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Adjunct Faculty, Civil Engineering

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Gonzaga University Careers

Spokane, WA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/3/2026

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Job Description

Title:
Adjunct Instructor, Civil Engineering Area:
School of Engineering & Applied Science Department:
Civil Engineering Telework Availability:
On-campus Position Employee Classification:
Adjunct Appointment Percentage:
50 Months per year: 4.5 (Faculty Only)
Salary Range:
The budgeted annual salary that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position is $2,020 per credit for lecture courses, $2,423 per credit for lab courses. Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement?: No Is this position eligible for a signing bonus?: No At this time, the University has suspended all new H1B visa sponsorships.
Job Purpose:
The School of Engineering and Applied Science at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, invites applications for its Adjunct Faculty Pool within the Civil Engineering Department. We welcome applicants with backgrounds in Civil Engineering who can contribute to our vibrant and growing student-centered program. Successful candidates will have the enthusiasm, classroom/lab presence, and skills to engage students and should be committed to pursuing excellence in teaching and promoting an inclusive learning environment. Candidates will be fully responsible for course or lab planning with existing course materials, delivering class sessions, collecting and grading assignments or lab reports, submitting grades, and being available to students for office hours for one hour per week per course (or more if needed). Gonzaga University is committed to building an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for our students, faculty, and staff. Possible teaching assignments/courses available in the civil engineering department for the 2026-2027 academic year include
  • : • three sections of Statics in the fall; • one section of Geomatics/surveying lecture in the fall; • three sections of Geomatics lab in the fall; • two sections of Water Resources Engineering Lab in the spring, and; • two sections of Environmental Engineering Lab in the spring.
  • This is a pool for the department to draw on as necessary.
Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available. Adjunct instructors can teach a maximum of the equivalent of 6 credits per semester. For more information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement
Essential Functions:
Prepare, plan, teach, and lead assigned labs or courses;
  • (Essential) Hold office hours (amount determined in consultation with Department Chair);
  • (Essential) Create and grade assignments or lab reports, including submitting grades according to established deadlines.
  • (Essential)
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in civil engineering (or a Bachelor's degree with professional experience equivalent to a Master's degree)
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional engineering licensure Prior teaching experience at the university level Demonstrated ability/potential to provide quality educational experiences to a diverse student population.
Educational Requirement:
Master's Degree Physical & On-Campus Requirements:
In-Office Presence
  • Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week Standing/Sitting
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time) Walking
  • Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Often (50
  • 75% of time) Lifting/Carrying
  • Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Daily (>75% of time) Attention to Detail
  • Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time) Problem-Solving
  • Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)
Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit our website at: www.gonzaga.edu/jobs. Applicants must complete an online application and electronically submit: 1) Cover letter addressing which courses the candidate is qualified to teach, with a rationale 2) Curriculum Vitae For assistance with your online application, please call the Human Resources department at 509-313-5996.