Lecturer - Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering
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 Individual(s) appointed 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in construction, civil, or architectural engineering, or a related engineering degree plus 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
- 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
Benefits
- Medical and dental
- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
