Adjunct Faculty, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

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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:

1. a cover letter summarizing qualifications and the applicant’s interest in the position

2. current and detailed CV,

3. statement of teaching interests (including the list of courses the applicant feels most qualified to teach, as well as teaching philosophy)

4. names and contact information for three references.

5. unofficial transcripts 

Please name the file as (Your_Last_Name)_Application.pdf.

1. 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/

2. Questions can be directed to Dr. Kauser Jahan, Department Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering ([email protected]).  

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, [email protected], 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.