Instructor: Capstone Design

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness. • 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 role involves helping students develop design skills and knowledge of industry practice while supporting an inclusive classroom environment. Instructors also provide leadership, guidance, mentorship, and direction to undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants.

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 in communicating technical information in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing the inclusive excellence of the academic community.
• Must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined position-qualified under University Standard 05-010 et seq.; incumbents must self-report convictions.

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 informing curriculum design, as needed.
• Provide design guidelines and advise students on the design process.
• Assess student performance and help students acquire relevant skills and knowledge of industry practice.
• Mentor student teams and facilitate classroom discussions.
• Create an inclusive classroom by supporting students from diverse backgrounds, fostering affirming interactions across difference, 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: Entry Level