Adjunct-Civil Engineering Instructor

Civil Engineering

Adjunct Faculty Pool John R. Post School of Engineering Reading Pennsylvania

The John R. Post School of Engineering at Alvernia University invites applications to its adjunct faculty pool in Civil Engineering. We seek professionals to teach both lecture and laboratory courses in person in Reading Pennsylvania. Most engineering courses are taught at the John R. Post Center 401 Penn Street Reading PA with some activities potentially using other Alvernia Reading locations. Applicants must be available for weekday daytime teaching primarily between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. This daytime availability is an important requirement for these in-person positions. Lecture courses typically meet on multiple days each week so applicants must be able to commit to a recurring weekday schedule for the full semester. Remote or hybrid teaching is not available for these pools. Hired candidates join the adjunct pool and may receive separate contracts for individual courses as needs arise. Pool appointment does not guarantee a course assignment.

Potential teaching areas

Surveying and Geomatics

Surveying field methods measurement geomatics and surveying laboratory instruction.

Structural Engineering and Construction Materials

Statics strength of materials structural analysis structural design concrete and steel behavior construction materials materials testing and related laboratories.

Geotechnical Engineering

Soil mechanics foundations geotechnical analysis and geotechnical laboratory instruction.

Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

Fluid mechanics hydraulics hydrology water resources introductory environmental engineering water quality and related laboratories.

Transportation Construction and Professional Practice

Transportation engineering construction engineering infrastructure project management FE exam preparation engineering design capstone and civil engineering electives.

Professional Engineer licensure or progress toward licensure is especially valued for civil engineering assignments.

Preferred qualifications

We particularly welcome practicing engineers and technical professionals who can bring current industry experience into the classroom. Prior college teaching is not required. Preferred candidates will have at least a masters degree in Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Construction Engineering or a closely related field and approximately five or more years of relevant professional experience. These are preferred qualifications not absolute minimums; comparable combinations of advanced education professional licensure specialized expertise industry experience research and teaching will be considered. Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam Engineer in Training (EIT) certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is a plus.

Application and employment requirements

How to apply

All applications and application materials must be submitted through Alvernia Universitys ADP employment portal for the specific adjunct pool posting. Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae and a brief letter of interest identifying the courses or subject areas you believe you are qualified to teach. Do not email application materials. Email inquiries are welcome but a formal application through ADP is required for consideration.

Work authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to accept employment with Alvernia University without current or future employer sponsorship.

Questions and inquiries

Prospective applicants may contact Dr. Joseph M. Mahoney Chair of the John R. Post School of Engineering at with questions about the School the adjunct pool or potential teaching needs. Application materials must be submitted through ADP and should not be emailed.

Equal employment opportunity

Alvernia University is an equal-opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values. People of all faith backgrounds as well as people with no faith affiliation are welcome and encouraged to apply. All employees share responsibility for advancing a culture of care in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation respect for all intellectual curiosity solution focus and innovation and mutual accountability. Alvernia University strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities.