Petroleum Engineering Adjunct — Capstone I & II Instructor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty member in Petroleum Engineering for the University of Houston for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. This role involves teaching Capstone I and II courses, requiring collaboration with faculty and full course responsibility.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related field and experience in leading projects in oil and gas or geothermal energy applications. Proficiency in industry-standard software is crucial.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field required.
• Experience in leading field-scale projects in oil and gas, carbon storage, or geothermal energy.
• Strong background in industry-standard software and classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach Capstone I and Capstone II senior-level courses.
• Collaborate with tenure-track faculty members.
• Assume full responsibility for course delivery.

Skills

Proficiency in ECLIPSE

Experience with CMG software

Proficiency in HIS Harmony

Experience with Petrel

Data extraction from commercial databases

Education

Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty member in Petroleum Engineering for the University of Houston for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. This role involves teaching Capstone I and II courses, requiring collaboration with faculty and full course responsibility.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related field and experience in leading projects in oil and gas or geothermal energy applications. Proficiency in industry-standard software is crucial.