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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

8d • 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 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 role is taught in person and includes lectures twice weekly and a weekly lab block, with days and times to be determined. The instructor will provide office consultations and student mentoring for approximately two hours per week. Adjunct faculty do not attend faculty meetings and are not required to participate in research or citizenship responsibilities. The successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should address their loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church, building faith in students and others, and teaching with the Spirit of God. Nonmembers should describe their understanding of and commitment to BYU's mission and the AIMS of a BYU Education. New employees who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees must abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Employees are expected to support and contribute to the university's academic and religious missions within the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church. BYU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Requirements

• A master's degree or PhD in Civil, Structural, or Materials Engineering, or a related field; the degree must be completed by the position start date.
• A minimum of five years of professional engineering experience.
• Relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement with the application.
• All employees must 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 - Civil Engineering Materials: Metals, Woods, and Composites during Winter 2027, 2nd Block.
• Instruct students in person during designated class times.
• Prepare course materials, including lectures, lab exercises, and homework.
• Provide office consultations and student mentoring for approximately two hours per week.
• Evaluate student work and laboratory reports.
• Write and administer exams.

What This Job Offers

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