Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO

Adjunct Instructor - Applying AI in Enviro Engr Practice & AI Leadership and Digital Transformation for Civil…

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Position Summary

The Department of Civil and Environmental (CEE) Engineering at Colorado State University invites applications for an adjunct instructor. The role of this position is to support the educational mission of the CEE Department in providing high-quality instruction in engineering. This position will be expected to teach a Spring course to apply AI/ML for common environmental challenges including but not limited to water quality, infrastructure, demand forecasting, and climate adaptation, with attention to data, ethics, and industry trends—preparing them to advance sustainable water management. for the spring semester.

This position will also teach a Fall course, AI Leadership and Digital Transformation for Civil & Environmental Engineers. This graduate-level course equips future environmental engineering leaders with the technical and organizational skills required to drive digital transformation. Students will learn the fundamentals of modern data infrastructure (including cloud warehousing and containerization) and practical AI augmentation.

Full Consideration Date

For full consideration, please apply by Monday, 8/03/2026, 11:59pm (MT).

Essential Job Duties

  • Take full responsibility for teaching CIVE580 C4, Applying AI in Environmental Engineering Practice;
  • Take full responsibility for teaching CIVE580 C8, AI Leadership and Digital Transformation for Civil & Environmental Engineers;
  • Communicate with and grade students in CIVE580 C4 & C8 in a timely, equitable, and professional manner; and
  • Abide by all University faculty requirements and responsibilities in the teaching and administration of CIVE580 C4 & C8.

Conditions of Employment

Department cannot sponsor a visa and requires U.S. work authorization

Supervision

None

Description of the Work Unit

The CEE Department at CSU is recognized both nationally and internationally for its research, education, and service and outreach programs and is ranked in the top 40 CEE programs in the USA. The CEE Department comprises 32 faculty, 9 research scientists/scholars, 16 research associates, and 10 administrative professionals. Our faculty are leaders in interdisciplinary research and education and collaborate with faculty in the Atmospheric Science Department, School of Global Environmental Sustainability, the Natural Resources Ecology Laboratory, and the Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Department, and with researchers around the world. Our water-related programs are designated a CSU Program of Research and Scholarly Excellence.. Additional information about the CEE Department can be found at http://www.engr.colostate.edu/ce/.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Candidates must have earned BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and/or related field, and;
  • Documented experience and/or evidence of the ability to teach AI/ML for common environmental challenges.
  • Documented experience and/or evidence of the ability to teach fundamentals of modern data infrastructure (including cloud warehousing and containerization) and practical AI augmentation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Documented industry experience with AI and machine learning in environmental engineering practice, focusing on foundational concepts and practical skills.
  • Experience applying AI/ML for common environmental challenges including but not limited to water quality, infrastructure, demand forecasting, and climate adaptation, with attention to data, ethics, and industry trends to advance sustainable water management.
  • Licensure as a Professional (Civil) Engineer (PE)

Salary Range

10,000 - 12,500 per course (2 courses, 1 Fall, one Spring)

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

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