Adjunct Faculty - Engineering Project Management

Abilene Christian University • Abilene, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Engineering at ACU is seeking a qualified Adjunct Faculty member to teach 2 sections of ENGR 317: Engineering Project Management during the upcoming Fall semester. This 1-credit course introduces junior-level engineering students to foundational project management frameworks, with an emphasis on preparing them for professional certification. The ideal candidate will combine practical industry experience while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a closely related STEM field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience managing engineering or technical projects.
• Deep familiarity with standard PM methodologies (scope, cost, risk, schedule) and the PMI framework.
• Must be a professing Christian and willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

Nice To Haves

• Practical industry experience
• Mentoring experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver 2 sections of 1.5 hours of lecture per week, aligning course material with the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to prepare students for workforce.
• Develop or adopt a course syllabus, create assignments, administer quizzes/exams, and provide timely, constructive feedback on student performance.
• Maintain the course shell with up-to-date grades, lecture materials, and announcements.
• Adhere to departmental policies, institutional grading deadlines, and academic integrity standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level