Civil and Environmental Engineering Lecturer Pool

About the role

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at SJSU provides a high-quality Civil Engineering education to its students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department offers classroom instruction that promotes hands-on experiences, develops professional skills, and illustrates modern design. Our ABET-accredited undergraduate program has over 400 students and our professional MS program has over 120 students that are exploring their chosen area of specialization in-depth.

Brief Description Of Duties

Lecturers are expected to teach their courses effectively; to maintain appropriate office hours; to adhere to University Policy related to instructional activities; to participate in department-led assessment activities; and to participate with the department in the peer-review process. Lecturers are strongly encouraged to seek guidance from the Department Chair for clarification of University policies and department practices with respect to grading, testing, textbooks, office hours, curriculum goals, ADA accommodations, academic integrity, etc. All faculty are expected to utilize their SJSU email address for their SJSU-related activities and communications. All Faculty are encouraged to use the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), the official LMS provided by the university, and other software tools provided by the university.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or a similar field) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with at least 15 years of significant and relevant professional experience is required.
• Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned.
• Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work.
• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity – including age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
• Organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Application Procedure

To apply, click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: CV, List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references, Additional documentation, including proof of degree, may be requested after initial screening.