Part Time - Civil Engineering & Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology - Adjunct Lecturer (2026-2027)

Penn State University; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; 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 will teach undergraduate courses in Civil Engineering areas such as Statics, Mechanics of Materials, Surveying, and Graphic Communications.

Qualifications include an M.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field; relevant experience or an equivalent education/experience combination

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include an M.S. 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Civil Engineering areas such as Statics, Mechanics of Materials, Surveying, and Graphic Communications.

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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