The Department of Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University invites applicants for a Lecturer of Civil Engineering Technology (CET) position to begin July 25, 2025. This is an annual 10-month non-tenure-track appointment.
The primary responsibilities for this position are https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/22108https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/22108 as follows:
Teach undergraduate courses in the Civil Engineering Technology program, including Construction Management and Site Development.
Contribute to systematic planning and development of the civil engineering technology program.
Participate in the professional and intellectual community through professional and university service and outreach activities within the college and department.
Advise senior design capstone projects within their area of expertise.
Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) among students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
By May 2025, the candidate must have an M.S. in Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
Experience in Civil Engineering Technology areas such as Construction Management or Site Development.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
A clearly articulated teaching philosophy that maps with the department areas of need listed in the requirements section.
Familiarity and capability to teach in online settings both synchronously and asynchronously.
A demonstrated commitment to service and contributions to relevant academic and professional groups.
Experience teaching courses related to Civil Engineering Technology in an academic setting.
Industry or consulting experience related to Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Site Development.
Location: Norfolk, VA
Telework Friendly: No
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/22108 to apply and attach the following with their online application:
A cover letter.
A curriculum vitae.
A diversity statement.
A statement of teaching philosophy.
Unofficial graduate transcripts.
Contact information for three professional references.
Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2024, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or c) consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
About the College
Old Dominion University's Frank Batten College of Engineering Technology has the unique advantage of having both engineering technology and engineering programs. It is comprised of 107 full-time faculty. The student population is very diverse, with 17% of students being veterans and 34% being underrepresented student population https://www.odu.edu/eng
About the Department
The Engineering Technology (ET) department comprises 17 faculty and about 740 undergraduate students. The Manufacturing Engineering Technology program has been recently established in the college with expected growth in enrollment through various pipelines with community colleges and partnerships with the manufacturing industry in the Commonwealth and beyond. Current research areas include engineering education, structural mechanics, next-generation communications systems, trustworthy AI, cyber-physical systems, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability and resilience. The ET Department offers a B.S. in Engineering Technology degree with majors in Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology, as well as opportunities to select electives in multiple areas that prepare industry-ready graduates. The faculty conducts research in collaboration with the NSF, ONR, NASA, Virginia Space Grant Consortium, and industry. Active student chapters include SME, ASNE, SAE, ASHRAE, SWE, NSBE, and SHPE. More information on the department can be found at https://www.odu.edu/engtech
More about ODU:
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia's forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy.