What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct-Civil Engineering Instructor position at Alvernia University?
Civil Engineering
Adjunct Faculty Pool | John R. Post School of Engineering | Reading, Pennsylvania
The John R. Post School of Engineering at Alvernia University invites applications to its adjunct faculty pool in Civil Engineering. We seek professionals to teach both lecture and laboratory courses in person in Reading, Pennsylvania. Most engineering courses are taught at the John R. Post Center, 401 Penn Street, Reading, PA, with some activities potentially using other Alvernia Reading locations. Applicants must be available for weekday daytime teaching, primarily between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. This daytime availability is an important requirement for these in-person positions. Lecture courses typically meet on multiple days each week, so applicants must be able to commit to a recurring weekday schedule for the full semester. Remote or hybrid teaching is not available for these pools. Hired candidates join the adjunct pool and may receive separate contracts for individual courses as needs arise. Pool appointment does not guarantee a course assignment.
Potential teaching areas
Surveying and Geomatics
Surveying, field methods, measurement, geomatics, and surveying laboratory instruction.
Structural Engineering and Construction Materials
Statics, strength of materials, structural analysis, structural design, concrete and steel behavior, construction materials, materials testing, and related laboratories.
Geotechnical Engineering
Soil mechanics, foundations, geotechnical analysis, and geotechnical laboratory instruction.
Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
Fluid mechanics, hydraulics, hydrology, water resources, introductory environmental engineering, water quality, and related laboratories.
Transportation, Construction, and Professional Practice
Transportation engineering, construction engineering, infrastructure, project management, FE exam preparation, engineering design, capstone, and civil engineering electives.
Professional Engineer licensure, or progress toward licensure, is especially valued for civil engineering assignments.
Preferred qualifications
We particularly welcome practicing engineers and technical professionals who can bring current industry experience into the classroom. Prior college teaching is not required. Preferred candidates will have at least a master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering or a closely related field and approximately five or more years of relevant professional experience. These are preferred qualifications, not absolute minimums; comparable combinations of advanced education, professional licensure, specialized expertise, industry experience, research, and teaching will be considered. Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, and/or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is a plus.
Application and employment requirements
How to apply
All applications and application materials must be submitted through Alvernia University's ADP employment portal for the specific adjunct pool posting. Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae and a brief letter of interest identifying the courses or subject areas you believe you are qualified to teach. Do not email application materials. Email inquiries are welcome, but a formal application through ADP is required for consideration.
Work authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to accept employment with Alvernia University without current or future employer sponsorship.
Questions and inquiries
Prospective applicants may contact Dr. Joseph M. Mahoney, Chair of the John R. Post School of Engineering, at joseph.mahoney@alvernia.edu with questions about the School, the adjunct pool, or potential teaching needs. Application materials must be submitted through ADP and should not be emailed.
Equal employment opportunity
Alvernia University is an equal-opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values. People of all faith backgrounds, as well as people with no faith affiliation, are welcome and encouraged to apply. All employees share responsibility for advancing a culture of care in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability. Alvernia University strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities.