Month: November 2021

Faculty Position in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Sustainability and Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2022. This position is part of a strategic expansion intended to support the research and teaching activities of the Sustainability and Environmental Engineering (SEE) Group. Current SEE group strengths include environmental systems analysis, environmental microbiology, and treatment of legacy and emerging contaminants applied in the domains of water, soils, energy, and the built environment. We are interested in candidates whose research complements and adds to our current strengths, particularly in data-centered approaches at the intersection of sustainability and public health. Specific areas of interest include (i) evaluation of climate change impacts on the natural and built environment, (ii) climate change implications for public health, and/or (iii) designing resilient solutions for adapting to or mitigating impacts of our changing climate.

Candidates with outstanding analytical, computational, and/or experimental skills that complement the existing strengths within the department (www.engineering.pitt.edu/Departments/…) and across the University of Pittsburgh (www.pitt.edu/research) are encouraged to apply. The University of Pittsburgh and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers a collaborative and supportive environment. We seek candidates who will contribute to this culture and who can collaborate with existing centers. Relevant Centers include the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation (www.engineering.pitt.edu/MCSI), the Pittsburgh Collaboratory for Water Research, Education, and Outreach (https://www.water.pitt.edu/), the Impactful Resilient Infrastructure Science and Engineering (IRISE) Consortium (www.engineering.pitt.edu/irise), the Center for Social and Urban Research (https://ucsur.pitt.edu/), and/or the Western PA Regional Data Center (http://www.wprdc.org/). Outstanding computational resources can be found at the Center for Research Computing (CRC, https://crc.pitt.edu/) and the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC, https://www.psc.edu/).

Minimum requirements to be considered for the positions are: (1) an earned doctorate in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related field; (2) a viable plan to develop and sustain a strong, externally funded research program within the applicant’s area of expertise; (3) strong indication to contribute to the teaching mission of the Department’s graduate and undergraduate programs; (4) evidence of good communication skills; (5) commitment to support service and diversity initiatives in the Department, Swanson School of Engineering and the University of Pittsburgh. Candidates with a PE license or with the ability to pursue licensure are particularly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to appointees at the Assistant Professor level, but applicants with outstanding credentials may be considered at other levels.

Interested applicants should submit: (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) teaching statement, (4) research interests and future plans, (5) statement of diversity and inclusion, (6) copies of three representative publications, and (7) the names and contact information for at least three references. The University of Pittsburgh’s statement of Diversity and Inclusion can be found at: www.provost.pitt.edu/…   and the Swanson School of Engineering’s initiatives can be found at: www.engineering.pitt.edu/diversity.

Applications are being accepted to Requisition number: 21007977 at www.join.pitt.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled. For full consideration candidates are strongly encouraged to apply before December 1, 2021. We actively encourage candidates from underrepresented US minority groups and women to apply for this position.  The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Outstanding candidates will have the opportunity to join our vibrant and growing department of 23 full-time faculty members, 300 undergraduate and 94 graduate students (60 of which are PhD students). University of Pittsburgh faculty receive a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement savings/pension plans; and tuition scholarships for dependents. Details are available at: www.hr.pitt.edu/benefits.

Faculty position at Oklahoma State University Structural Engineering and Mechanics

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CIVE) at Oklahoma State University (OSU) is pleased to invite applications for one tenure-track faculty position in Structural Engineering and Mechanics. The position is expected to be filled at the Assistant Professor rank; however, higher ranks may be considered with appropriate qualifications. Successful candidates must demonstrate potential for developing a strong externally funded research program. Candidates with research interests in all areas of structural engineering and mechanics will be considered. The School is especially interested in candidates that can collaborate strategically with current expertise within the department to address research areas including, but not limited to, resilient infrastructure systems, engineering for natural and man-made hazards, sustainable and interconnected systems, bio-inspired materials and structures, and smart and revolutionary materials. Candidates will have the opportunity to utilize the Bert Cooper Engineering Research Laboratory, a 33,000 ft2 state-of-the-art structural engineering and materials engineering research laboratory with 6,000 ft2 strong floor high bay testing area (ceat.okstate.edu/cive/research/bert-cooper/index.html). Candidates will also have access to the High-Performance Computing Center (https://hpcc.okstate.edu).

The successful candidate must have an academic background to teach undergraduate courses in structural engineering and engineering mechanics in the Civil Engineering curriculum, as well as offer new and/or existing graduate courses in their area of expertise. A Ph.D. and undergraduate degree in, or closely related to, Civil and Environmental Engineering is required. It is expected that candidates can become licensed as a Professional Engineer within 6 years of appointment.

Oklahoma State University is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, approximately 60 miles from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The School currently has 17 faculty members, 280 undergraduate students, and 50 graduate students.

Full screening of applications will commence on December 15, 2021. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, or the search has been terminated.

For additional information, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Mohamed Soliman, at cive_structures@okstate.edu

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online at https://jobs.okstate.edu (req###). A single pdf file will be requested with your application. The file should include: a cover letter; a curriculum vita; a research statement including the applicant’s plan to secure external funding (maximum of three pages); a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (maximum of two pages) which addresses promotion of diversity and inclusion within civil engineering education; and names and contact information of five references.

For assistance with the on-line application process or to request an accommodation to enable application, contact OSU Human Resources, 106 Whitehurst, Stillwater, OK 74078 or call 405-744-2909.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.  Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.  For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.

Architectural Engineering Faculty Position at Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University School of Architecture is accepting applications to fill one tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Architectural Engineering. The successful candidate will teach structural engineering design courses as well as core engineering courses (Statics or Strengths), and have a second emphasis in construction management. Additionally, the candidate may offer a specialty course in a technical topic closely related to building design, and is expected to develop a creative and scholarly agenda that contributes to the mission and goals of the school, college, and university.

The programs in the School of Architecture are ABET and NAAB accredited and depend on a dedicated faculty of 18 professors working as a close-knit team and serving a student body of 350.  For 113 years, the program has been professionally educating architects and architectural engineers, combining a strong design and problem-solving curriculum with an emphasis on technology and building systems integration.  The School’s state-of-the-art facilities support faculty and students in their educational endeavors and scholarly pursuits.  The School of Architecture fosters a collegial atmosphere among the faculty, most notably through team-taught design studios.  Collaborative and multi-disciplinary research and scholarship are valued and embraced through the School’s integration of accredited undergraduate programs in architecture and architectural engineering as well as its role in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology. For further information about the school, faculty, and degree programs – visit www.ceat.okstate.edu/arch/

Contact Professor Bilbeisi, the Head of the School of Architecture, at suzanne.bilbeisi@okstate.edu.

Interested applicants will apply online at https://jobs.okstate.edu, and provide the following via electronic PDF files:

Curriculum Vitae;

Statement of Teaching Philosophy (1 page);

Statement of Scholarship Interests (1 page);

10-15 sheet portfolio of professional/creative;

work and/or student design work;

references, with contact information

Screening of applicants will begin January 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.  The successful candidate will join the faculty August 1, 2022.  Please submit questions to the Chair of the Search Committee, Professor John Phillips at john.j.phillips@okstate.edu.

Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-free campus.

Applicants must submit (1) single pdf document providing: electronic copies of their curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, a one-page statement of scholarship interests, and at least three references. Candidates may also submit up to a 10-sheet portfolio of their professional work, creative work, and/or students’ work.

This position will require the incumbent to have documented proof of full Covid-19 vaccination status or an approved accommodation through the OSU Office of Equal Opportunity upon hire.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must be able to teach introductory and advanced level structural engineering courses and core engineering courses, instruct students in the methods and applications of professional practice, aid students in professional design projects and thesis research, and contribute to architectural design studios. Professional License (PE or SE).

The responsibilities of the job include teaching courses; supervising the efforts of student assistants; serving under applicable regulations on a graduate student committees; advising students on curricular and career choices; assisting student organizations; serving on departmental, college and university committees; assuming major responsibilities for those areas assigned by the school head.  An Assistant Professor is expected to begin developing scholarly and professional maturity as evidenced, variously, by publication of conferences; development of substantial course and curriculum materials and active participation in appropriate technical societies.  Candidates are expected to develop a scholarly agenda as well as participate in academic and professional service.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates who have a Master of Architectural Engineering or equivalent advanced engineering degree with a professional license (PE or SE) and significant practice experience, or those who have a Ph.D.

Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University is seeking dynamic applicants for a tenure track position at the assistant professor level. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, guide an active scholarly research program involving both undergraduate and graduate students, obtain funding from competitive external funding agencies and engage in relevant service activities. We seek applicants who are committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all.

U.S. News & World Report ranked Rowan University’s undergraduate engineering program among the top 20 in the nation for 2022 in the magazine’s much-watched “Best Colleges” issue. Now celebrating its 25th year, the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering earned additional accolades for specific programs in the magazine’s 2022 rankings:   

 

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University houses two major research centers a) CREATEs (Center for Research and Education in Advanced Transportation Engineering Systems) and the Sustainable Facilities Center and has a thriving research community with a growing graduate program.

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of academic and research programs and to contribute to the research community. We are seeking outstanding candidates in structural engineering with focus on SMART infrastructure (structural mechanics; risk, reliability; resilience assessment; enhancement of infrastructure systems; structural health monitoring; structural dynamics and control; and machine-learning techniques)

Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research and student mentoring. The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain a strongly-funded research program and collaborate, as needed, with multi-disciplinary groups of faculty and professionals, including personnel at the Center for Research and Education in Advanced Transportation Engineering Systems (CREATEs) Rowan University. The successful candidate is also expected to apply innovative teaching techniques and/or conduct research in the scholarship of teaching.

Job details and application process can be found here.