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Lecturer - Construction Engineering

  • 494565
  • Full-Time
  • Civil Engineering
Department: Civil Engineering Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description:

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Houston invites applications for a Lecturer to begin in the 2025-2026 academic year in the Construction Engineering undergraduate degree at the University of Houston at Katy. UH at Katy is a satellite campus located in Katy, Texas, 30 miles to the west of the central campus. All administration, advising, and instruction for the construction engineering program will occur at the Katy campus.

The primary responsibility will be teaching; some administrative responsibilities associated with growing the program and its accreditation; advising students; participating in the recruitment of additional instructors; and being a spokesperson for the program.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Construction Engineering or a related field.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, and the names and contact information of three references. Only applications with all required documents will be considered.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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