Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering

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Department

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in structural and/or geotechnical engineering in addition to introductory courses for civil engineering majors.

• Develop and maintain course materials, including syllabi, lectures, assignments, exams, and assessment.

• Advise and mentor students in research projects, theses, and dissertations.

• Conduct research in geotechnical and/or structural engineering, with a focus on advancing knowledge and solving practical problems in the field.

• Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.

• Seek and secure external funding for research through grant proposals.

• Participate in departmental and university service activities, such as committee work, student recruitment, and outreach events.

• Provide professional service to the geotechnical engineering community, such as serving on technical committees, reviewing manuscripts, and participating in professional organizations.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in civil engineering or related field completed by time of hire.

• Expertise in structural and/or geotechnical engineering. 

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• A viable plan to develop and sustain an externally funded research program.

• Evidence of a commitment to educate undergraduate and graduate students.

• Commitment to support the diversity, equity, and inclusion mission of the college and university.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to teach and provide oversight to both structural and geotechnical undergraduate curriculum. 

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;
• Names and contact information of three references;
• Diversity Statement (required for all Faculty positions and any Staff position of Assistant Manager and higher).

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Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date
This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

  

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  

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The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.