Part Time - Civil Engineering & Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology - Adj[...]

PSU; Lower Swatara Township (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Science, Engineering, and Technology invites applications for a part-time faculty opening in its Civil Engineering & Technology programs effective August 2026. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses in Civil Engineering areas such as Structural, Environmental, Water Resources, Transportation, and Construction.

A Master of Science in Civil Engineering is required, PhD is preferred, and relevant teaching or industry experience is

Qualifications

• Minimum MS in Civil Engineering or closely related field; experience or equivalent.
• PhD degree preferred.
• Submit a cover letter and resume with application.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Civil Engineering areas.
• Prepare lectures, assignments, and assessments.
• Contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Structural Eng

Environmental Eng

Water Resources

Transportation Eng

Construction

Statics

Mechanics of Materials

Surveying

Graphic Communications

Education

MS in Civil Engineering

PhD preferred

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Science, Engineering, and Technology invites applications for a part-time faculty opening in its Civil Engineering & Technology programs effective August 2026.

The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses in one or more of these areas:

• Civil Engineering (Structural, Environmental, Water Resources, Transportation, Construction)
• Statics
• Mechanics of Materials
• Surveying
• Graphic Communications.

Requirements and Qualifications

• The minimum qualifications include the M.S. degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline and relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Applicants with the Ph.D. degree are preferred.

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume at the time of application.

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