Month: October 2021

Two Tenure-track Positions at Purdue University SCMT

https://careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Lafayette-Assistant-Professor-of-CMT-IN-47906/801408600/?locale=en_US

Requisition ID:  16264

Assistant Professor of CMT

Job Summary

The School of Construction Management Technology (SCMT) at Purdue University has two openings for tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor faculty positions beginning in August 2022. A successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional potential to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, establish a substantial externally-funded research program, maintain active scholarship, and promote the Construction Management program through engagement.

SCMT seeks expanded faculty teaching and applied research capabilities in architecture, heavy-civil, industrial, and facilities management. SCMT emphasizes teaching and discovery that reinforce professional architecture-engineering-construction (AEC) industrial practice. A large majority of SCMT graduates gain employment in the U.S. construction industry. Many current SCMT faculty members have substantial AEC experience.

Qualifications

  1. An earned Ph.D. in Construction Management or a discipline closely related to the construction industry.
  2. Knowledge and skill to develop curriculum and teach a broad range of construction management topics, which shall be explained by applicant in the statement of teaching interests and philosophy.
  3. Ability to develop applied research projects and obtain external research grant funding, which shall be explained by applicant in the statement of research interests.
  4. Record of scholarly publication.
  5. A strong sense of teamwork and adaptability to mutually support other faculty, especially when team-teaching a course.
  6. Excellent written and oral English communication skills.

School and College

Purdue University is an R1 university with more than 40,000 students. Purdue was recently ranked 9th among public institutions by the Wall Street Journal and 5th among the most innovative universities by the U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is about 65-miles (105-km) northwest of Indianapolis and 103-miles (166-km) southeast of Chicago. The campus and surrounding communities provide a variety of entertainment and dining options.

The School of Construction Management Technology has delivered construction higher education excellence for more than half a century. With more than 20 faculty members, as well as about 500 undergraduate and 100 graduate students, the School has a vibrant teaching and applied research culture. In addition to a degree in Construction Management Technology, which is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education, the school offers an innovative degree in Design and Construction Integration, which combines construction expertise with design appreciation, preparing the students for collaborative AEC industry professional experiences. The School offers an MS in Construction Management Technology, and a Ph.D. in Technology is offered by the Purdue Polytechnic Institute.

Diversity and Inclusion

Purdue University’s School of Construction Management Technology is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort—including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates shall address at least one of these three areas in a separate Diversity and Inclusion Statement of their application by showing how their experiences, current interests or activities, or future goals will promote a work climate that displays diversity and inclusion. This statement is essential to the application procedure.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are required to submit: (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae listing all professional positions and dates of employment and studies subsequent to earning their baccalaureate degree; (3) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy; (4) a statement of research interests; (5) a statement satisfying the Diversity and Inclusion requirement, above; and (6) the names of three professional references who have observed the relevant performance of the applicant, with their contact information (emails, telephone numbers, and relationships to applicant).

Submit application using the link below.

Review of application packets will commence promptly upon reception, intending to interview the top candidates early in the spring 2022 semester. Review will continue until both vacancies are filled.

Questions should be submitted via email to: SCMTfacultysearch@purdue.edu .

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A background check is required for employment in this position.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

Assistant/Associate Professor of Engineering – Multiple Focus Areas

https://apply.interfolio.com/91573

Swarthmore College: Engineering Department

Location

Swarthmore, PA

Open Date

Aug 02, 2021

Description

The Department of Engineering at Swarthmore College invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate level beginning in Fall 2022.

We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching and scholarship incorporates the cross-cutting focus areas of sustainability, social impacts of technology, engineering design, or bioengineering.

Specializations can range across the spectrum of engineering subfields, with particular interest in the areas of Civil and Environmental, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. We seek candidates with the ability to teach talented undergraduates from diverse backgrounds in introductory core courses as well as mid- to upper-level elective courses in the candidate’s area of specialization – see https://catalog.swarthmore.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=262 for current offerings.

Swarthmore’s Department of Engineering provides an ABET-accredited general Engineering major, with faculty distributed across the subfields listed above plus Computer Engineering, as well as a growing focus on Biomedical Engineering. All courses that count for our major have an attached laboratory component, and we place a strong emphasis on undergraduate research conducted with faculty. The department is housed in a brand-new building with dedicated laboratory space for new faculty.

Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia and near Wilmington DE, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on Faculty Diversity and Excellence at Swarthmore, see  http://www.swarthmore.edu/faculty-diversity-excellence/information-candidates-new-faculty

Qualifications

For the Assistant Professor rank, the successful candidate will have completed their PhD by January 2023. For the Associate Professor rank, the candidate must be a tenured Associate Professor at their current institution. Previous teaching experience is highly valued. The strongest candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to creative teaching and an active research program that speaks to and motivates undergraduates from diverse backgrounds.

Application Instructions

Candidates must submit a cover letter that addresses their interest in teaching at a liberal arts college and their preparation to teach and mentor undergraduates from diverse backgrounds. Cover letters should also highlight any aspects of candidates’ research or teaching that address the cross-cutting focus areas of sustainability, social impacts of technology, engineering design, or bioengineering.

Additional application materials include a CV, a research statement, a teaching statement, and the names and contact information for three references.

We understand the pandemic has affected the way scholars contribute and publish, so applicants should feel free to discuss work in progress as well as research disseminated in both non-traditional venues and peer-reviewed publications.

Apply via Interfolio apply.interfolio.com/91573

We will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2021 and continue until available positions are filled. Feel free to address any questions to Matt Zucker, Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair (mzucker1@swarthmore.edu).

Assistant Professor – Construction Science and Management Faculty Position at The University of Texas at San Antonio

The School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management (CECM) at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the area of Construction Science and Management (CSM) and with the ability to work in a multicultural, diverse and inclusive environment, beginning August 2022. CECM is one of the five Schools/Departments within the College of Engineering and Integrated Design (CEID) at UTSA.

 The successful candidate must possess demonstrated ability to 1) work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of diverse urban populations, 2) support the University’s commitment to continue thriving as a Hispanic Serving Institution, and 3) be a role model for student success. The candidate should be interested in fostering collaborative research and education to create interdisciplinary areas of knowledge that will advance the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the area of construction science and management. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to interact strongly with MATRIX, the UTSA AI Consortium for Human Well-Being, to advance AI research and scholarship. Responsibilities for the position include developing and teaching courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, conducting scholarly research, pursuing external research funding, and making service contributions within the University, the construction industry, and the profession.

 Review of applications begins October 22, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled. To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://bit.ly/3kwF97X

 

Tenure Track Position in Innovation in Construction Engineering & Mgmt. at Concordia University

https://www.concordia.ca/ginacody/about/jobs/bcee/2021/innovation-construction-engineering-management.html

Tenure-Track Position in Innovation in Construction Engineering and Management

Last updated: September 16, 2021, 2:16 p.m.

Job title: Assistant Professor, Construction Engineering and Management
Position code: 21_T_BCEE_M2
Date posted: September 7, 2021
Date revised: September 16, 2021
Application deadline: October 31, 2021
Advertised until: Position is filled

Position description

The Department of Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) with specialized knowledge in construction of large-scale intelligent facilities and expertise in one or more of the following areas: smart industrialized and hybrid construction, digital twinning applications, remote sensing and digital-physical integration for construction management, the applications of virtual and augmented reality in management of construction sites, construction automation, and applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in construction, digitalization of construction, integrated project delivery, supply chain management. Duties include research, teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and service to the institution. This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, but exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level may also be considered.  

Qualifications and assets

Candidates must have completed their PhD in Construction Engineering and Management, or closely related areas in Civil Engineering, or be near completion at the start date of the appointment. Membership or eligibility for membership in a Canadian professional engineering association, preferably in Quebec, is required.

The main criteria for selection are scholarly and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high-quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications, industrial application of their research activities, and the securing of external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Industrial experience will be a definite asset. The Department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. The language of instruction at Concordia is English, but a working knowledge of French is an asset. 

As one of the largest cities in North America, Montreal has a strong construction industry, and the candidate will have potential opportunities to establish rapport with the local industry and build a highly collaborative and impactful research program.. 

How to apply

Applications should be addressed to: Dr. Ashutosh Bagchi, Professor and Chair of the Department (email: Chair-BCEE.encs@concordia.ca)

Applications must include a cover letter clearly identifying the title and position code (21_T_BCEE_M2), a detailed curriculum vitae (identifying five of their publications that best describe their research excellence in relation to the advertised position), teaching and research statements, and the names and contact information of four referees.

Applicants must explain how their expertise supports specialization in construction of large-scale intelligent facilities and how such expertise complements existing research and teaching skillsets of the CEM group in the Department.

Electronic applications should be submitted by October 31, 2021 and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until a suitable candidate has been identified. Only short-listed applicants are notified. The appointment is expected to commence in January 1, 2022 or shortly thereafter.

Concordia University is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.

These ongoing or anticipated examples can include but are not limited to:

  • teaching about underrepresented populations
  • mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds
  • committee work
  • offering or organizing educational programming
  • participation in training and workshops

All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.

Adaptive measures

Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Nadia Hardy, Interim Deputy Provost and Vice-Provost, Faculty Development and Inclusion at vpfdi@concordia.ca or by phone at 514-848-2424, extension 4323.