Description

Visiting Faculty Position in Civil Engineering

The College of New Jersey

Appointment Type: Visiting Assistant Professor/Temporary

State Title: Assistant Professor

Bargaining Unit: AFT

Employment Type: 35 Hours per week/Full-time

Expected Term: August 8, 2026 - June 11, 2027

Compensation: Range 22/$90,190.21

About TCNJ

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the eighth-highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges "most likely to pay off financially," and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast

About the Department

The Civil Engineering Program enrolls approximately 160 students. The program is ABET-accredited and focused on preparing undergraduate students to become successful leaders in the civil engineering profession. Faculty work directly with undergraduate students, and this leads to strong outcomes.

Position Overview: The Department of Civil Engineering at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a one-year visiting faculty position to join our community starting in August 2026. We seek candidates with a strong background in the area of engineering design principles. The fair area of expertise should be in structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, or civil engineering materials.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching introduction to engineering design as well as other civil engineering courses that align with the candidate's background and expertise.
• The successful candidate will be expected to teach four courses each semester.
• The position carries no expectations of service or advising so that the candidate may focus on teaching and student learning.
• The successful candidate will be mentored by the Department Chair and supported by TCNJ's Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

Qualifications

Required:

• Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering

Preferred:

• We welcome applications from individuals with academic and professional backgrounds, including those with a PhD in Civil Engineering, those with a master's degree and relevant industry experience, and licensed Professional Engineers with substantial practice experience.
• Prior teaching and/or industry experience is highly desirable.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact [email protected] .

Employee Benefits
As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public college career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

To apply, the candidate should submit:

• A letter of application highlighting their interest and qualifications
• A resume or curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching, mentoring, or engineering education philosophy (maximum two pages)
• Unofficial transcripts (graduate and undergraduate)
• Names and contact information for at least three professional references

Applications should be submitted electronically via the link . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by July 12th, 2026.

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.