Lecturer, University Professor, Academic

Posting Details

Job Title: Full-Time Lecturer

Division: Division of Academic Affairs

Department: Civil Engineering Department

Job Effective Date: 08/13/2025

Job End Date: 05/19/2026

Work Status: Full Time

Position Category: Contractual

FLSA: Exempt

Pay Range: Salary Range

Salary: $81,500

Key Responsibilities

Teaching:
Teach assigned courses, including CEGR 202 (Surveying & GIS), CEGR 212 (Civil Engineering Materials & Laboratory), and CEGR 302 (Structural Analysis I), along with additional courses as needed to fulfill departmental instructional requirements. Deliver lectures, laboratory sessions, and hands-on demonstrations in alignment with course syllabi and program outcomes. Apply innovative and inclusive teaching methods to foster student learning, engagement, and professional development.

Maintain effective assessment practices to measure student achievement of learning outcomes.

Student Support

Provide academic advising, career guidance, and mentorship to undergraduate students. Hold regular office hours and maintain accessibility to students for consultation and support. Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment to enhance student belongingness and academic success.

Curriculum Development & Continuous Improvement

Contribute to the development, revision, and enhancement of course syllabi, instructional materials, and laboratory modules. Collaborate with colleagues to ensure curriculum alignment with accreditation requirements (ABET) and industry best practices. Incorporate emerging technologies, applied software, and practical design tools into teaching where appropriate.

Departmental & University Service

Participate in departmental and school-level committees, meetings, and initiatives. Support student organizations and competitions (e.g., ASCE Student Chapter, Concrete Canoe, Steel Bridge). Assist with recruitment, outreach, and retention efforts to grow and strengthen the student body. Contribute to special projects, program accreditation, and other departmental needs as assigned.

Professional Development

Stay current with advances in civil and environmental engineering and engineering education. Engage in professional societies, workshops, or training to enhance teaching effectiveness and subject matter expertise. Share knowledge and industry practices with students to prepare them for engineering careers.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field. Demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate engineering mechanics courses. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Masters Degree

Ph.D. in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline. Previous teaching experience at the college/university level. Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure or progress toward licensure. Experience with engineering software, laboratory instruction, and applied design practices.

Posting Number:

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 09/04/2025

Best Consideration Date:

Job Close Date:

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee? Are you a current, past, or retired State employee? If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.

(Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

Diversity In Higher Education

Inside Higher Ed

Agency Referral

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Personal Referral

Website

MSU Careers Website

Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)

Insight to Diversity

* What is the highest level of education attained?

GED, High School Diploma, Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, PHD

* Do you have a terminal degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university? Yes No

* Do you have a record of teaching experience on a college or university level?

(Open Ended Question) *

* Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills? Yes No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:
Cover Letter, Transcripts (unofficial), Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Statement of Interest

Optional Documents:
Peer-Review/Scholarship/Creative Work, Research Philosophy, Syllabus Sample, Reference Letter