Instructor: Capstone Design

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

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About The Position

The School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University invites applications for a part-time (0.167 FTE), 9-month, fixed-term Instructor position co-teaching capstone design courses for Civil and Architectural Engineering students. Reappointment is at the discretion of the School Head. The instructor may assist with course-material development and inform curriculum design. The position involves mentoring student teams and supporting students from diverse backgrounds in an inclusive classroom. The instructor also provides leadership, guidance, mentorship, and direction to undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants.

The School has more than 70 academic faculty members and 1,256 undergraduate and graduate students, and offers degrees in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Management, and Architectural Engineering. The College of Engineering seeks to foster an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse community centered on student success.

The position is designated critical or security-sensitive and requires a successful criminal history check and determination of position qualification under University Standard 05-010 et seq. Incumbents must self-report convictions; those working in youth programs may undergo additional criminal history checks every 24 months. The anticipated start date is December 16, 2026, and the anticipated end date is June 15, 2027. Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering.
• Demonstrable interest in teaching and mentoring.
• Ability to work within an established course and curriculum structure.
• Proficiency communicating technical information in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing the inclusive excellence of the academic community.
• Successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined position qualified under University Standard 05-010 et seq.
• Self-report convictions; additional criminal history checks every 24 months may apply to incumbents in youth programs.

Nice To Haves

• PhD degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering.
• Experience with teaching.
• Experience with course management tools such as Canvas.
• Experience developing or supporting the development of instructional materials.
• Experience supervising undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach capstone design courses for Civil and Architectural Engineering students.
• Assist with developing course materials and inform curriculum design, as needed.
• Provide design guidelines and advise students on the design process.
• Assess student performance and equip students with required skill sets and knowledge of industry practice.
• Mentor student teams and facilitate classroom discussions.
• Create an inclusive classroom by mentoring and supporting students from diverse backgrounds, fostering affirming interactions across differences, and challenging structural and cultural barriers to social equity in engineering education and practice.
• Provide leadership, guidance, mentorship, and direction for undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants.

What This Job Offers

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