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

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young University invites applications for an Adjunct Teaching position in Civil & Construction Engineering (CCE 304: Civil Engineering Materials: Metals, Woods, and Composites) for Winter 2027. The role is in-person, with lectures twice weekly and a weekly lab block.

Candidates will mentor students, prepare lectures and labs, and evaluate exams and reports. Requires a Master’s degree (or PhD) in Civil/Structural/Materials Engineering or related field, with a minimum of 5 years of

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience.
• Master’s degree (or PhD) in Civil, Structural, or Materials Engineering, or related field.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach CCE 304 - Civil Engineering Materials: Metals, Woods, and Composites (Winter 2027, 2nd Block).
• In person instruction with lectures twice weekly and a weekly lab block; times TBD.
• Provide office consultations and student mentoring (approx. 2 hrs/week).
• Prepare course materials (lectures, lab exercises, homework).
• Evaluate student work and lab reports; write and administer exams.

Skills

Professional engineering experience

Education

Master’s degree (or PhD) in Civil/Structural/Materials Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Civil & Construction Engineering - CCE 304: Civil Engineering Materials: Metals, Woods, and CompositesPosting End Date: November 17, 2026*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, November 16, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)Position Start Date: February 25, 2027Course 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 TBDInstruct students in person during designated class timesProvide office consultations and student mentoring (approximately 2 hrs per week)Prepare course materials (lectures, lab exercises, homework)Evaluate student work and lab reportsWrite and administer exams.Adjunct faculty do not attend faculty meetings and are not required to participate in research or citizenship responsibilities.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.Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONSIf you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: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).If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: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 REQUIREMENTSAll 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 OPPORTUNITYBrigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.