Adjunct Instructor - Construction Management/Civil Engineering Technology

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Construction Management/Civil Engineering Technology

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and credentials

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Technology at Norfolk State University seeks candidates for an Adjunct faculty position in Construction Management Engineering Technology, beginning August 2023. The Department is fully accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering(ATMAE). The Department offers an Associate in Science degree in Architectural Drafting, and the Bachelor’s in Science degree in Construction Management Engineering Technology; Computer Engineering Technology; and Electronics Engineering Technology.

For more information on the Department of Technology, please visit the following website: https://www.nsu.edu/technology


The successful candidate will:
1. Teach a variety of courses, including surveying, engineering mechanics
(statics, strength of materials), steel structures, and soil mechanics.
2. Contribute to program and curriculum development.
3. Advise/mentor students and participate in recruitment activities.
4. Demonstrate self-motivation to engage with industry on applied research projects.
5. Participate in ongoing assessment and accreditation activities.
6. Perform other duties as assigned by department chair.

EEO Statement:
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related
field.
2. Have a M.S. degree Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering with Structure and/or Soil
Mechanics concentration, or closely related field. (Ph.D. degree preferred).
3. Demonstrable track record of successful teaching and scholarship.
4. Possess good communication skills; and have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and proven ability to work collaboratively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in teaching on the higher education level and ABET accreditation experience.
2. Experience with Blackboard technology
3. Have at least three years of relevant industrial experience

Special Instructions: 

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required