Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Civil and Construction Engineering

Position Details

Position Information

Department Sch of Civil/Constr Engr (ECC)

Position Title Instructor

Job Title Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Civil and Construction Engineering

Appointment Type Academic Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration

Remote or Hybrid option? Yes

Job Summary

The School of Civil and Construction Engineering invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2024-2025 academic year. Reappointment is at the discretion of the School Head. Salary is competitive and will be negotiated with the School Head. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the School Head. In addition to on campus teaching, the Instructor may teach online courses through the University's innovative and high-ranking E-campus.

The School of Civil and Construction Engineering Oregon State University comprises over 57 academic 912 undergraduate and graduate students. The School offers undergraduate degrees in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Management and Architectural Engineering.

The OSU College of Engineering is committed to being recognized as a national model of inclusivity and collaboration. We strive to develop a community of faculty, students, and staff that is inclusive, collaborative, diverse, and centered on student success. As such, we seek applicants who will broaden our capacity to advance student success across individual identities, racial/ethnic categories and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

-Top 1.4% university in the world

-More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

-1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

-2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

-7cultural resource centers (~~~) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

-100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

-35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

-217k+ alumni worldwide

-For more interesting facts about OSU visit:~~~

Locations

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (~~~) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

-Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

-Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

-Retirement savings paid by the university.

-A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

-Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

-Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (~~~) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

95% Teaching

• Teach courses in areas of specialization that include: architectural engineering, construction engineering management; engineering education, geomatics engineering; geotechnical engineering; infrastructure materials engineering; ocean and coastal engineering; structural engineering; surveying; transportation engineering; water resources engineering; statics; and information technology (Excel, VBA , and Matlab); computer-aided drafting (Autodesk, AutoCAD and Rivit); or application of engineering software (Land Development Desktop, Civil 3-D). Instructor may assist development of course materials and inform overall curriculum design.

• Responsibilities include equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating in person and online classroom discussions, assessing student performance, preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession, and creating an inclusive classroom (e.g., mentoring and supporting students from diverse backgrounds, fostering affirming classroom interactions across difference, and challenging structural/cultural barriers that limit movement towards social equity in engineering education and practice).

5% Supervision

• Instructors provide leadership, supervision, and direction for undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants.

What You Will Need

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering.

• Demonstrable interest in teaching and mentoring.

• Ability to work within an established course/curriculum structure.

• Proficiency in communicating technical information in written and spoken English.

• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

What We Would Like You to Have

• PhD Civil Engineering.

• Experience in teaching lab-based courses at the college or university level.

• Experience with remote and online teaching.

• Experience with course management tools such as Canvas.

• Experience developing instructional materials for online or hybrid courses.

• Experience supervising undergraduate and graduate assistants.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Working conditions vary depending upon courses assigned.

Pay Method Salary

Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Link to Position Description

~~~

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P08344UF

Number of Vacancies Multiple

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2025

Posting Date 08/01/2024

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date 06/15/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents

1) A Curriculum Vitae

2) A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) A Statement of Teaching

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

Applications will be considered throughout the 2024-2025 academic year, as needed.

For additional information please contact

Kathy Westberg

~~~

~~~

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Supplemental Questions

Read More at: ~~~

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.