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Lecturer - Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering

Locations Ames, IA

Time type Part time

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Job requisition id R19967

Position Title: Lecturer - Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering

Appointment Type: Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

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.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates for this position must hold a Bachelor's degree in construction, civil, or architectural engineering, or a related engineering degree plus 5 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Department/Program & College Description:

The CCEE Department offers B.S. degree programs in civil engineering, civil engineering with environmental emphasis, construction engineering, and environmental engineering, plus M.S., MEng, and Ph.D. graduate degree programs in civil engineering and maintains externally funded research of more that $18 million annually.

Department Unit/Website:

https://www.ccee.iastate.edu

Proposed Start Date: January 1, 2027

Proposed End Date or Length of Term: May 15, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year: 09 Month Work Period

Time Type: Part time

Application Instructions:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, application materials should be received by October 19, 2026. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu.

The following documents are required to be submitted as four separate PDF files (one for each required item number below):

Letter of application that briefly discusses how you, the candidate, meets each of the required and preferred qualifications.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Two-page statement explaining your qualifications to teach the courses described above and how you would bring your industry experience into the courses.
Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, and phone number, and other pertinent information.

Direct questions to [email protected], or call 515-294-1676.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

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

Original Posting Date: September 28, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number: R19967

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

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