Lecturer, Civil Environmental & Chemical Engineering - Rayen School of Engineering (Term)

Lecturer, Civil Environmental & Chemical Engineering - Rayen School of Engineering (Term); Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Youngstown State University seeks a lecturer for Civil, Environmental & Chemical Engineering (Rayen School of Engineering) on a term basis. The incumbent will teach undergraduate courses at JLJU in China and on YSU's main campus, delivering YSU-approved curriculum and supporting curriculum implementation, assessment, accreditation, and academic service.

Responsibilities include directing student success, responding to students, and participating in department, college, and university service

Qualifications

• M.S. degree required in Civil/Environmental Engineering or closely related field.
• B.S. or B.E. in Civil/Environmental Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 5+ years of industrial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses at JLJU in China and on YSU main campus.
• Deliver YSU-approved curriculum in line with academic standards.
• Contribute to curriculum implementation, student success, program assessment and accreditation.
• Participate in department, college, and university service activities.

Skills

Industrial experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Job description

Summary of Position

Serve as a dedicated academic partner to the Jilin Jianzhu University (JLJU) – Youngstown State University (YSU) cooperative education programs. Teach undergraduate courses at Jilin Jianzhu University (JLJU) in China and as assigned, on the Youngstown State University (YSU) main campus. Deliver YSU-approved curriculum in accordance with YSU academic standards and contributes to curriculum implementation, student success, program assessment, accreditation, and other academic activities that support the successful operation, quality, and continuous improvement. Participate in department, college, and university service activities.

Position Information

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity:YSUinspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives.YSUinspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.

Primary Location: Youngstown

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures:None.

Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status:This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications:At least an earned Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline, and a master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:5 years or more of Industrial experience.

Physical Requirements:In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.

Sedentary:work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other Sedentary criteria are met.

Supplemental Information

Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.

At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar’s signature.

Position expected start date: Spring or Fall semester of 2027.