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The
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) at
Rowan University invites
applications for adjunct faculty positions in a number of courses
both at the undergraduate and graduate level. We seek energetic and
innovative teacher-scholars, committed to excellence in engineering
education to join our dedicated family of faculty members.
Applicants with expertise in all fundamental areas of civil and
environmental engineering are invited to apply to teach courses
that include Statics, Solid Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Water
Resources Engineering, Surveying, Surface Hydrology, Watershed
Principles, Water and Wastewater Treatment and Design, and Senior
Capstone Design. We also have needs for our senior/graduate
electives in core areas of structural, water resources,
geotechnical and transportation engineering.
Applicants must have earned at least a Master of Science degree,
preferably a PhD, in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Professional licensure is required to teach our upper-level design
courses. Strong communications skills, the ability to work with
multi-disciplinary student and faculty teams, and ability to teach
in a project based setting are essential. The appointment is
part-time, non tenure-track, with renewable contracts, based on
performance, departmental needs and university and budgetary
approvals.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the positions are filled.
For full consideration, applications should include the below
listed items, assembled in the following order in a single PDF
file:
- a cover letter summarizing qualifications and the applicant’s
interest in the position
current and detailed CV,
statement of teaching interests (including the list of courses
the applicant feels most qualified to teach, as well as teaching
philosophy)
names and contact information for three references.
unofficial transcripts
Please name the file as (Your_Last_Name)_Application.pdf.
- Optionally, additional relevant documentation (such as student
evaluations, innovative curricular components developed by the
applicant, etc.) may be submitted in an Appendix as a separate
file, named (Your_Last_Name)_Appendix.pdf. The application must be
submitted through our online application system. https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/job/
- Questions can be directed to Dr. Kauser Jahan, Department Head
of Civil and Environmental Engineering ( jahan@rowan.edu ).
Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment
for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity,
race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status,
military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University
does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational
programs and activities, including employment as required by Title
IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and
reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.
To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz,
Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan
strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to
apply.
Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the
United States. Rowan University does not sponsor work visas for
this position.
Salary: In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay
Transparency Act, and in accordance with the current MOA, Rowan
University adjuncts are provided with a minimum of $2,225 (after
9/1/2026) per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum
teaching load of 8 credits per semester, 12 credits in an academic
year. Courses will be assigned by the College and Department on an
as-needed basis.