Adjunct Faculty – Engineering Project Management

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. ‌ The Department of Engineering is seeking a qualified Adjunct Faculty member to teach 2 sections of ENGR 317: Engineering Project Management during the upcoming Fall semester. This 1-credit course introduces junior-level engineering students to foundational project management frameworks, with an emphasis on preparing them for professional certification. The ideal candidate will combine practical industry experience while mentoring the next generation of engineers. Instruction: Deliver 2 sections of 1.5 hours of lecture per week, aligning course material with the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to prepare students for workforce. Curriculum & Grading: Develop or adopt a course syllabus, create assignments, administer quizzes/exams, and provide timely, constructive feedback on student performance. Learning Management System (LMS): Maintain the course shell with up-to-date grades, lecture materials, and announcements. Compliance: Adhere to departmental policies, institutional grading deadlines, and academic integrity standards. Qualifications Required: Education: Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a closely related STEM field. Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience managing engineering or technical projects. Skills: Deep familiarity with standard PM methodologies (scope, cost, risk, schedule) and the PMI framework. ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university’s financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire. Abilene Christian University is the premier university for the education of Christ-centered, global leaders, offering an exceptional education to about 6,700 students annually from 51 states and territories, and 42 nations. This private, comprehensive university, founded in 1906 in Abilene, Texas, offers 88 baccalaureate majors that include more than 175 areas of study, 77 areas of study in master’s degree and specialist programs, and five doctoral programs. It has been ranked as one of the top institutions in the nation for undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, first-year experiences, service learning, study abroad and learning communities. ACU’s mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university’s online undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Questions? Contact Human Resources at humanresources@acu.edu or call 325-674-2359.