Assistant Professor - Civil Engineering (Geotech)

Montana State University, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Bozeman, MONTANA
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Announcement Number FAC - VA - 23031
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Craig Woolard
Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering
[email protected]
406-994-7402
Classification Title Professor
Working Title Assistant Professor - Civil Engineering (Geotech)
Brief Position Overview
The Department of Civil Engineering (CE) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in geotechnical engineering with interdisciplinary experience to support resilient and sustainable communities at the rank of Assistant Professor. The CE Department offers BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering, and a BS degree in Construction Engineering Technology. The Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering (NACOE) offers a PhD degree in engineering with a Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Applied Mechanics option.
Faculty Tenure Track Yes
Faculty Rank Assistant Professor
Position Number 4A3235 / 4A4220 / 4A5244
Department Civil Engineering
Division College of Engineering
Appointment Type Faculty
Contract Term Academic Year
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Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Commensurate with academic rank, experience, and qualifications
Contract Type MUS
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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details


General Statement
The Department of Civil Engineering (CE) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in geotechnical engineering with interdisciplinary experience to support resilient and sustainable communities at the rank of Assistant Professor. The CE Department offers BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering, and a BS degree in Construction Engineering Technology. The Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering (NACOE) offers a PhD degree in engineering with a Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Applied Mechanics option.
Approximately 700 students are enrolled in these programs supported by over 20 full time faculty. Research opportunities within the Department are enhanced by close association with the Subzero Research Laboratory (SRL) that focuses on ice/snow science, the Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE), the Western Transportation Institute (WTI), the Energy Research Institute (ERI) and the Montana Engineering Education Research Center (MEERC). The Department also provides hands-on experience for students through a variety of community-based projects.
Candidates for these positions will be hired as part of a NACOE’s Resilient and Sustainable Communities Initiative intended to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and promote the development of engineering solutions that help communities prepare for threats, evaluate risks, and adapt to and recover from natural and human caused disruptions without compromising future generations. The Initiative will add faculty across all departments in the NACOE (Electrical and Computer Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and the Gianforte School of Computing). Faculty with cross disciplinary interests and expertise are particularly encouraged to apply.
Full-time tenure track appointments in the Department of Civil Engineering will have primary responsibilities in teaching, research, and service. Successful candidates will become an integral member of the Department, with duties to include teaching courses in the curriculum, contributing to program and curriculum development, developing a nationally recognized research program with extramural funding, and participating in professional/service activities. MSU and the NACOE value diverse perspectives and are committed to continually supporting, promoting, and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse university community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed. In support of our strategic plan, which promotes access and respect, we enthusiastically encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Contribute to CE undergraduate and graduate instruction, mentoring, and advising;
  • Develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program;
  • Produce scholarly works; and
  • Participate in professional/service/outreach activities, and
  • Contribute to the Resilient and Sustainable Communities Initiative
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • PhD in Civil Engineering or related engineering field;
  • Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills; and
  • Evidence of scholarly achievements in the broad areas of geotechnical engineering; and
  • Evidence of the ability to contribute to the Resilient and Sustainable Communities Initiative
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    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Academic experience;
  • Professional experience;
  • Research interests that complement and expand current CE research programs and contribute to the Resilient and Sustainable Communities Initiative;
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines with a strategic focus.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the CE and NACOE programs; and
  • Professional registration or ability to become registered as a Professional Engineer within five years from date of employment.
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    The Successful Candidate Will
    The Successful Candidate will be a dynamic researcher and communicator who has demonstrated:
    • excellent written and oral communication skills;
    • the ability to teach and mentor students;
    • the ability to establish a research program that is complimentary to Departmental strengths in the broad area of engineering mechanics with specific expertise in snow, ice and/or cold regions engineering application; and
    • effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students.
    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
    This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
    Physical Demands
    Primary work environment is an office, classroom, and laboratory setting.
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
    The Program
    Founded in 1893 as a Land Grant University, Montana State University (MSU) is composed of eight academic colleges and a graduate school and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of over 16,000 students, including around 2,000 graduate students. MSU is designated as an Carnegie Foundation R1 university for its research activity and is one of only two universities with a very high undergraduate enrollment profile to achieve this designation.
    Bozeman is an extended community of about 75,000 nestled in the Rocky Mountains in southwest Montana. In addition to providing access to an extraordinary ecosystem for teaching and research programs, Bozeman is renowned for year-round recreational and cultural opportunities including access to world class ski areas, three blue-ribbon trout rivers and the Gallatin National Forest. The city boasts high quality medical facilities, a very low crime rate, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, a symphony orchestra and choir, an annual opera, and nationally known events such as the Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts held in early August of each year. The K-12 educational system, growing reputation of Montana State University, and pristine natural environment of the area combine to make Bozeman one of America’s most desirable university towns. The Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is served by 8 national airlines and is the busiest airport in the state.
    The Department
    The CE Department has 17 tenured or tenure-track faculty and offers ABET-accredited baccalaureate programs in both civil engineering and construction engineering technology, and graduate programs at the Master’s and PhD levels. The Department has approximately 660 undergraduate students and 50 graduate students. The Department is responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in engineering mechanics for the College of Engineering (COE). Research opportunities within the Department are enhanced by ties with the Western Transportation Institute (WTI) and the Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE), as well the resources available in the Subzero Laboratory Facility (SRL), all of which are part of the College of Engineering (COE).
    The College
    The College of Engineering comprises five academic departments – Chemical & Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, and is home to the Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE), Western Transportation Institute (WTI), Montana Microfabrication Facility (MMF), Subzero Science and Engineering Research Facility, Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC), and Army and Air Force ROTC Units. The College offers a full suite of masters degrees; a Ph.D. in Engineering with options in the fields of Applied Mechanics, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering; and a Ph.D. in Computer Science.
    With a wide array of research programs in progress, MSU engineering faculty and students have received an impressive number of awards. In the last three years alone, MSU engineering students have received two Rhodes Scholarships, a Marshall Fellowship, a Gates-Cambridge Fellowship, as well as four Goldwater scholarships. The Norm Asbjornson Innovation Center (NAIC) was completed in Fall 2018 and this innovative facility will transform engineering education and scholarly activity at MSU.

    Posting Detail Information


    Number of Vacancies 1
    Desired Start Date Upon a successful search
    Position End Date (if temporary)
    Open Date
    Close Date
    Applications will be:
    Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position is filled.
    Special Instructions
    To apply, submit all of the following:
    (1) a letter of application addressing the listed required and preferred qualifications
    (2) a current curriculum vita
    (3) a brief teaching statement
    (4) a brief research statement
    A complete application packet including all the listed items is highly encouraged. Missing materials and/or information may not be requested and may result in your application not being considered for the position.
    Diversity Statement

    Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html .

    In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html .

    MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/policy/discrimination/index.html .

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