Civil & Construction Engineering - Adjunct Faculty - CE 471 Civil Engineering Writing
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Job Description
Job Title: Civil & Construction Engineering - Adjunct Faculty - CE 471 Civil Engineering Writing
Posting End Date: July 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM (MDT)
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Position Start Date: September 3, 2025
Required Degree: MA in English with an emphasis in technical writing, master’s degree in a comparable field, or MS (or PhD) in civil engineering with strong industry writing experience is required.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience: College-level composition teaching experience is preferred.
Duties/Expectations:
Teach CE - Civil Engineering Writing (Fall 2025). Two sections (3 credit hours each) to be covered by one or two adjunct faculty (Taught MW 10 - 11:15 AM; TTh 2 - 3:15 PM.) This course has in-person instruction conducted by the instructor. No labs or breakout groups.
Duties Include:
Instruct students in person during designated class times
Provide office consultations and student mentoring (about 3 hrs per week)
Evaluate student writing
Work with capstone director to coordinate the integration of capstone writing elements into the course.
Adjunct faculty do not attend faculty meetings and are not required to participate in research or citizenship responsibilities.
Course Description: Writing and oral communication in the context of civil engineering projects.
Training: Adjunct faculty may be required to attend training prior to the start of teaching assignment, depending on prior teaching experience and familiarity with BYU’s writing program.
Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to the faculty application.
Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
BYU Mission Alignment
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. It is anticipated that BYU faculty members will: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it "bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel" (Spencer W. Kimball).
Employment Requirements
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
Equal Opportunity
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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