Adjunct Teaching - Civil & Construction Engineering - CCE 304: Civil Engineering Materials: Metals, Woods, and Composites

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young University in Utah seeks an adjunct lecturer for CCE 304: Civil Engineering Materials: Metals, Woods, and Composites. The candidate will teach in person, deliver lectures twice weekly and oversee a weekly lab block for Winter 2027.

A Master’s degree (or PhD) in Civil, Structural, or Materials Engineering is required, plus at least five years of professional experience; PE license preferred. Relocation to Utah is required for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or PhD) in Civil, Structural, or Materials Engineering, or a related field required. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach CCE 304 - Civil Engineering Materials: Metals, Woods, and Composites (Winter 2027, 2nd Block). In person, lecture twice weekly plus a weekly lab block; days and times TBD
• Instruct students in person during designated class times
• Provide office consultations and student mentoring (approximately 2 hrs per week)
• Prepare course materials (lectures, lab exercises, homework)
• Evaluate student work and lab reports
• Write and administer exams.
• Adjunct faculty do not attend faculty meetings and are not required to participate in research or citizenship responsibilities.

Skills

Lecture delivery

Student mentoring

Course material preparation

Assessment and exams

Education

Master’s degree in Civil/Structural/Materials Eng

PhD in Civil/Structural/Materials Eng (optional)

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Teaching - Civil & Construction Engineering - CCE 304: Civil Engineering Materials: Metals, Woods, and Composites

Posting End Date

November 17, 2026

Last Day to Apply

Monday, November 16, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date

February 25, 2027

Course Description

Molecular basis and mechanical behavior of civil engineering structural materials (steel, aluminum, wood, and fiber-reinforced composites); failure theories; laboratory testing. Students extract material properties from mechanical tests, apply maximum normal stress, maximum shear stress, and octahedral shear stress failure theories, and design, conduct, and report on materials experiments.

Required Degree

Master’s degree (or PhD) in Civil, Structural, or Materials Engineering, or a related field required. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience; PE license preferred.

Duties/Expectations

Teach CCE 304 - Civil Engineering Materials: Metals, Woods, and Composites (Winter 2027, 2nd Block). In person, lecture twice weekly plus a weekly lab block; days and times TBD

• Instruct students in person during designated class times
• Provide office consultations and student mentoring (approximately 2 hrs per week)
• Prepare course materials (lectures, lab exercises, homework)
• Evaluate student work and lab reports
• Write and administer exams.

Adjunct faculty do not attend faculty meetings and are not required to participate in research or citizenship responsibilities.

Relocation Requirement

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

Mission Alignment Statement Instructions

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

Employment Requirements

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

Equal Opportunity

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.