Full-Time Lecturer

Posting Summary

Job Title

Full-Time Lecturer

Division

Divison 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

Salary Range

$81,500

Job Duties

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.

Education

Masters Degree

Other Preferences for Consideration

• 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 Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Open Date

09/04/2025

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. • 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)
2. • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
     • Diversity In Higher Education
     • Inside Higher Ed
     • Agency Referral
     • Advertisement/Publication
     • Personal Referral
     • Website
     • MSU Careers Website
     • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
     • Insight to Diversity
3. • What is the highest level of education attained?
     • GED
     • High School Diploma
     • Associates Degree
     • Bachelors Degree
     • Masters Degree
     • PHD
4. • Do you have a terminal degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university?
     • Yes
     • No
5. • Do you have a record of teaching experience on a college or university level? (Open Ended Question)
6. • Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills?
     • Yes
     • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts (unofficial )
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. Statement of Interest

Optional Documents

1. Peer-Review/Scholarship/Creative Work
2. Research Philosophy
3. Syllabus Sample
4. Reference Letter