Adjunct Teaching - Civil & Construction Engineering - CCE 304: Civil Engineering Materials: Metals, Woods, and Composites

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University is hiring an adjunct instructor to teach CCE 304: Civil Engineering Materials: Metals, Woods, and Composites during Winter 2027, 2nd Block. The course covers the molecular basis and mechanical behavior of civil engineering structural materials, including steel, aluminum, wood, and fiber-reinforced composites; failure theories; and laboratory testing. Students extract material properties from mechanical tests, apply maximum normal stress, maximum shear stress, and octahedral shear stress failure theories, and design, conduct, and report on materials experiments.

The course is taught in person, with two lectures and one weekly lab block. Days and times are to be determined. The instructor will also provide approximately two hours per week of office consultations and student mentoring. Adjunct faculty do not attend faculty meetings and are not required to participate in research or citizenship responsibilities. The successful candidate must relocate to or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.

Requirements

• A master's degree or PhD in Civil, Structural, or Materials Engineering, or a related field, completed by the position start date.
• At least five years of professional engineering experience.
• Relocate to or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• New employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Teach CCE 304 in person during the designated class times, including two lectures and a weekly lab block.
• Provide office consultations and student mentoring, approximately two hours per week.
• Prepare course materials, including lectures, lab exercises, and homework.
• Evaluate student work and laboratory reports.
• Write and administer exams.

What This Job Offers

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