Lecturer - Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) at Iowa State University invites applications for one or more part-time Lecturer positions to teach sophomore-level courses that introduce students to building construction materials, methods, and mechanical and electrical systems. These in-person courses emphasize plan reading and quantity takeoff techniques. The appointed individual(s) would be responsible for coordinating and teaching one section of ConE 2410, Constructions Materials and Methods (3 credits), and one section of ConE 2510, Mechanical/Electrical Materials and Methods (1 credit). This would involve preparing lecture notes, attending class and delivering lectures, being available to meet with students when lectures and labs are delivered, preparing and grading homework, lab assignments, quizzes, exams, and projects for the classes, and working with other faculty as needed. Grading support may be available based on availability of resources and class size. In total, this position is 1/3 (.33) full-time equivalent of a 9-month position, or depending on applicant qualifications, one lecturer may teach ConE 2410 at (.25) FTE and one lecturer may teach ConE 2510 at (.08) FTE. The initial term would be for one semester with potential for renewal. Lecturers can transition into a Term faculty position. Lecturers and Term Faculty members are not eligible for tenure, but Term Faculty do have potential to be reviewed for advancement. Candidates are expected to have an excellent record of achievement in teaching or engineering practice in construction or civil engineering or a closely related discipline. They are expected to exhibit excellent communication skills and share in our commitment to achieving excellence through Iowa State's Principles of Community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction, civil, or architectural engineering, or a related engineering degree
5 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Industry experience related to the position
Previous teaching experience
Strong communication skills
Professional engineering licensure in the United States, or the ability to become licensed

Responsibilities

Coordinating and teaching one section of ConE 2410, Constructions Materials and Methods (3 credits)
Coordinating and teaching one section of ConE 2510, Mechanical/Electrical Materials and Methods (1 credit)
Preparing lecture notes
Attending class and delivering lectures
Being available to meet with students when lectures and labs are delivered
Preparing and grading homework, lab assignments, quizzes, exams, and projects for the classes
Working with other faculty as needed