Job Title
Lecturer
Company
University of Maryland
Job Description
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
This is an adjunct professor position (Lecturer) to teach two sections of ENCE426 in the Fall and Spring. ENCE426 0101 (25%) and ENCE426 0201 (25%)
Course Description:
Learn the basics of construction documentation methods, with particular emphasis on Building Information Modeling (BIM). Topics include: the fundamentals of assembly, coordination, and maintenance of construction documents and implementation of BIM techniques in the design and construction processes, and; a review of Autodesk, Revit, and Navisworks and other leading BIM software. Lectures from project management faculty supplemented by guest lecturers from the construction industry.
0101 Tu 3:30pm – 6:00pm on-campus in EGR 1156
0201 Tu 6:30pm – 9:00pm on campus in EGR 1156
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Master’s or Ph.D. in civil engineering, architecture, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Superb interpersonal, observational, and communication skills.
- Patience, understanding, and empathy.
- Good analytical and organizational skills.
Proof of attendance and participation in conferences is recommended.
Preferences:
- Experience as a university TA or similar.
- Published papers or research articles.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
This requires being on-campus at University of Maryland, College Park, on Tuesdays from 3p to 9p this coming Fall semester. Future semester timing of classes can be worked out with the instructor. We prefer candidates that emphasize active learning and flipped classrooms to maximize time in-class in the computer lab learning how to use BIM software under the instructor’s expert guidance and with their student peers. Hiring Range is per section.
Posting Date: 07/12/2023
Closing Date: 07/26/2023
Open Until Filled No
Best Consideration Date
Physical Demands
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents * Resume
- Teaching (examples: teaching philosophy, student evaluations)
- Supplemental Document 1
- Supplemental Document 2
- Personal Statement
Optional Documents * Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of References (no emails sent from system)
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
- DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Statement
Posting Specific Questions
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Expected Salary
Location
Baltimore, MD
Job Posting Date
Fri, 14 Jul 2023 04:48:37 GMT