Instructor: Capstone Design

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University invites applications for a part-time (0.167 FTE), 9-month, fixed-term Instructor position in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering. Reappointment is at the discretion of the School Head.

The department comprises faculty and students across Civil, Construction, and Architectural Engineering, fostering inclusive excellence and student success. The role involves co-teaching capstone design courses, advising students on design processes, and mentoring undergraduate

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering is required.
• Proficiency in communicating technical information in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting inclusive excellence in the academic community.
• Ability to work within an established course/curriculum structure.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach capstone design courses for Civil and Architectural Engineering students.
• Assist development of course materials and inform curriculum design.
• Mentor student teams and create an inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

English communication

Curriculum adherence

Inclusive excellence

Education

Master’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering

PhD in Civil or Architectural Engineering

Job description

• On-Campus Work
• Corvallis (Main Campus)
• Part time
• Posted Yesterday
• JR0001785
• End Date: November 18, 2026

Job Summary

The School of Civil and Construction Engineering invites applications for a part-time (0.167 FTE), 9-month, fixed-term Instructor position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the School Head.

The School of Civil and Construction Engineering Oregon State University comprises over 70 academic faculty and 1256 undergraduate and graduate students. The School offers undergraduate degrees in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Management, and Architectural Engineering.

The OSU College of Engineering is committed to being recognized as a national model of inclusivity and collaboration. We strive to develop a community of faculty, students, and staff that is inclusive, collaborative, diverse, and centered on student success. As such, we seek applicants who will broaden our capacity to advance student success across individual identities, racial/ethnic categories and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-teach the capstone design courses for the Civil and Architectural Engineering students. Instructor may assist development of course materials and inform curriculum design.
• Responsibilities include providing design guidelines, advising students on design process, assessing student performance, equipping students with the required skill sets and knowledge of industry practice, mentoring student teams, facilitating classroom discussions, and creating an inclusive classroom (e.g., mentoring and supporting students from diverse backgrounds, fostering affirming classroom interactions across difference, and challenging structural/cultural barriers that limit movement towards social equity in engineering education and practice).
• Instructors provide leadership, guidance, mentorship, and direction for undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering
• Demonstrable interest in teaching and mentoring
• Ability to work within an established course/curriculum structure
• Proficiency in communicating technical information in written and spoken English
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing the inclusive excellence of the academic community

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering
• Experience with teaching
• Experience with course management tools such as Canvas
• Experience in developing or supporting development of instructional materials
• Experience supervising undergraduate and graduate students

Working Conditions/Schedule

Classroom setting

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

The salary range listed reflects the full-time salary range and will be commensurate with the candidate’s skills, education, and experience.

Anticipated Start Date

2026-12-16

Anticipated End Date

2027-06-15

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job‑related pre‑employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including the for candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre‑employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail] .

For additional information please contact:

Judy Liu

[e-mail]