Fall 2026 Part-Time Drilling Engineering Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member for the Department of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Houston. The role involves teaching Drilling Engineering I and preparing course materials.

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering and have relevant industry experience. This position offers a flexible semester-by-semester appointment, contingent upon performance and institutional needs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering.
• Industry experience in the oil & gas sector, especially in drilling engineering.
• Prior university-level teaching experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate PETR 3318 Drilling Engineering I.
• Prepare course materials and deliver lectures.
• Assess student performance.

Skills

Industry experience in the oil & gas sector

Teaching in drilling engineering

Education

Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member for the Department of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Houston. The role involves teaching Drilling Engineering I and preparing course materials.

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering and have relevant industry experience. This position offers a flexible semester-by-semester appointment, contingent upon performance and institutional needs.