Concrete Foundations – Adjunct Faculty – College of Engineering and Technology – Phoenix, AZ

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Join our mission in helping others find their purpose and start your instructor career with GCU. The College of Engineering and Technology offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus.

If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you.

• Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Gym and Fitness Center
• Canyon Health & Wellness Center
• Main Campus - 3300 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017

This course provides an introduction to skills in concrete construction. Students learn to form and finish sidewalks, pads, grade beams, and stairs, accurately following layout plans and interpreting blueprints. The focus is on safety and following safety guidelines and practices when stripping and building wall, deck, and stair form systems, and recognizing hazards for effective completion of task hazard analysis (THA) logs.

Students complete material calculations, concrete joint sawing, and operate laser grades and screed systems. Students also gain hands‑on experience in rubbing and patching concrete walls, maintaining trowel machines, and vibrating decks, while developing proficiency in complex concrete projects.

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
• Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

• Preferred:
  Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field with 3-5 years of concrete construction experience.
• Minimum:
  Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field with 5-7 years of concrete construction experience.

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The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.