Adjunct Instructor – Environmental Engineering

About the role

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor - Environmental Engineering in the Department of Mechanical, Environmental, and Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.
• Select instructional materials, design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc., and assess student performance.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Requirements

• Earned masters degree in Environmental Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Environmental Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• Prior relevant industry experience, with at least three years of industry experience in a senior position related to environmental engineering (or closely related field).
• Previous teaching and/or teaching online experience at the collegiate level.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for undergraduate and graduate-level instruction.
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching activities.
• Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Salary Range

The target base annual salary range is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

Other Information

• Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary appointments, assigned per semester and on an as-needed basis.
• These temporary appointments are for the Academic Year 2025-2026 sub-terms.