Teaching Specialist

About the Job

About the Position

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering is seeking a part-time adjunct instructor to teach CEGE 4211, Highway Design and Traffic Operations, in Spring 2027. This is a 4-credit, upper-division course for undergraduate students in civil engineering. It is offered every spring.

Course Overview

CEGE 4211 introduces students to the principles of vehicle and driver performance as they apply to the design and operation of highways. Topics include:

• Highway alignment and roadside design
• Intersection design and traffic control devices
• Capacity and level of service
• Trip generation and traffic impact analysis
• Safety studies, and the safety impacts of design and operational decisions

Responsibilities

• Teach the lecture course for one semester, including 2 weekly meetings of 2hrs.
• Develop or update the syllabus, lecture materials, assignments, and exams in line with the course description and department learning outcomes.
• Assess student work and assign A-F grades in accordance with University policy.
• Hold regular office hours and respond to student questions.
• Manage course logistics in Canvas, including posting materials and recording grades.
• Coordinate with the department on scheduling, enrollment, and teaching assistant support, if available.
• Follow University policies on academic integrity, accessibility, and reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or a closely related field.
• Substantial professional experience in highway design, traffic engineering, or transportation planning
• Working knowledge of current design and operations standards and practices (AASHTO Green Book, MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual, and similar).
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to undergraduate students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or PTOE certification.
• Experience with traffic analysis software and safety analysis tools (Highway Safety Manual, Synchro, Vissim, or similar).
• Experience with state or local agencies or consulting firms in the Minnesota transportation sector.
• Ability to bring real-world case studies and design projects into the classroom.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $11,340 per semester; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.

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