Limited Term Adjunct, Construction Engineering Mgmt., Civil & Architectural Engineering & Mechanics

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Arizona seeks a Limited Term Adjunct to teach one construction course during the spring semester of academic year 2026–27. Possible courses are CE 381 Construction Engineering Management, CE 482 Construction Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control, CE 485 Construction Equipment & Methods, or CE 497 Special Topics in Construction. Course content ranges from construction management fundamentals and project delivery to scheduling, construction equipment and methods, and other topics relevant to the construction industry. For CE 381, CE 482, or CE 485, the department head will provide the course syllabus and materials.

The adjunct will conduct three hours of class meetings per week. Class days and times depend on the course; classes typically meet for 75 minutes twice per week or 50 minutes three times per week. The instructor will prepare and organize class meetings, assignments, and assessments; grade student work; coordinate industry guest presenters; hold weekly physical or virtual office hours; respond to email during the week; enter grades into the University’s online system; and maintain the course website in Brightspace. Campus support is available for Brightspace. The position is part-time, with 8 hours worked per week and a 0.2 FTE. Compensation is $8,000 per course, and the position is not benefits-eligible. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in the related course area.
• Extensive experience in vertical and/or horizontal construction.
• Willingness to integrate industry partners into teaching selected course topics.
• Knowledge of industry software for project management, estimating, scheduling, or related work.

Nice To Haves

• MS, MBA, or PhD, or a PE with equivalent experience.
• Relevant certifications or licenses, such as a P.E. license, CCM, PMP, CPC, contractor’s license, DBIA, Lean, Envision, or OSHA certification.
• Experience managing construction projects, field operations, estimating, scheduling, contracts, or project controls.
• Experience with projects of varying size and complexity.
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods.
• Leadership experience in the construction industry.
• University-level teaching experience, preferably teaching this or a similar course.
• A network of local construction professionals who can assist with guest lectures and site visits, and connections with construction organizations such as DBIA, AGC, or ABA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct three hours of class meetings per week; class days and times vary by course.
• Prepare and organize class meetings, including content presentations, problem-solving, group learning, industry guest presentations, and site visits.
• Prepare and assign coursework, such as homework and quizzes, to complement and assess team learning activities.
• Grade student work and, when a grader is available, provide guidance to the grader.
• Invite and coordinate industry guest presenters, collaborating with them on related content, student activities, and assignments.
• Hold physical or virtual office hours weekly throughout the semester and be available by email during the week.
• Enter grades into the University of Arizona online system.
• Maintain the course website in Brightspace.

What This Job Offers

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