Author: Danielle

We are looking to fill multiple tenure track/tenured faculty positions in the Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering department at Texas Tech University. I am attaching the ads for your perusal. Please pass on to your prospective PhD graduates, postdocs, former graduates, and colleagues you think can help us in finding great hires. Salary and startup packages are highly competitive; we have hired six young faculty in the last four years and we are looking to add to our dynamic group. I would also add that if an individual wishes to know more about our search, they are welcome to contact me directly at venky.shankar@ttu.edu. Many thanks in advance for your support.

Sincerely,

Dr. Venky Shankar, PE
Professor and Chair
E-mail: venky.shankar@ttu.edu

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Washington Seattle Campus is seeking a Part-Time (50%) Lecturer for the 2021-22 academic year to fill instructional needs in the area of structural engineering. The preferred start date for this position is no later than 9/29/21. Please pass the following information on to recent PhD graduates and postdocs with expertise in structural engineering and the behavior and design of reinforced concrete structures.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Washington Seattle Campus is seeking a  Part-Time (50%) Lecturer for the 2021-22 academic year (9/16/21 – 6/15/22) to fill instructional needs in the area of structural engineering. The desired start date is September 16, 2021, to provide time for preparation in advance of the start of classes on September 29, 2021. It is expected that classes will be taught in-person at the Seattle campus. Qualified candidates for this position will have classroom teaching experience and the technical expertise required to teach the following three courses during the 2021-22 academic year: reinforced concrete design (senior level) in Autumn quarter 2021, bridge design (graduate level) in Winter quarter 2022, and advanced reinforced concrete system design (graduate level) in Spring quarter 2022. These classes are 3-credit and 4-credit classes comprising 3-4 hours of student contact per week in the classroom, plus weekly office-hours (1-3 hours), as well as supervision of a teaching assistant and/or grader.

Qualified candidates must hold a Master’s Degree or PhD or equivalent in Civil Engineering or a comparable field. Qualified candidates must have classroom teaching experience and expertise in design of reinforced concrete building and bridge systems.

Individuals interested in applying for this position should contact UW CEE Department Chair Laura Lowes (lowes@uw.edu)

 

Laura N. Lowes
Professor and Chair
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

More Hall 201C, Box 352700
Seattle, Washington 98195-2700
Office phone: 206.685.2563

The Lyles School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant or
Associate Professor as part of Purdue Engineering’s Autonomous and Connected Systems (ACS) Initiative. ACS is
a College of Engineering initiative that creates a community of scholars to advance the science and engineering of
autonomy, robotics, and the internet of things (IoT). Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with
interests and expertise in interdisciplinary transportation research with a focus on autonomous systems and artificial
intelligence and their use in civil infrastructure. Specific application areas of interest could include, but are not limited
to: connected and autonomous vehicles, highway construction robotics, agriculture robotics, smart logistics, airport
automation, intermodal freight automation, last mile delivery, smart and connected infrastructure, and transportation
system electrification.

To complement Purdue’s existing strengths and strong reputation in transportation systems, candidates are expected
to have expertise in one or more methodological areas related to ACS such as: operations research, machine learning,
control theory, connected systems, infrastructure condition sensing, systems engineering, embedded systems, big data
analytics and internet of things. Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Engineering or a related discipline
and demonstrate excellent potential to build an independent research program, as well as potential to educate and
mentor students. The successful candidate will conduct original research, advise graduate students, teach
undergraduate and graduate level courses, and perform service at the School, College, and University levels.
The Lyles School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University is ranked 6th in graduate programs, 3rd in undergraduate
programs, and 2nd for its online MS program according to latest USNWR rankings. The School is an integral part of
Purdue’s College of Engineering. Purdue Engineering is one of the largest and top-ranked engineering colleges in the
nation (2nd public college for engineering, 3rd for online graduate engineering programs, 4th for graduate programs,
6th in the world for utility patents, and 9th for undergraduate programs) and renowned for top-notch faculty, students,
unique research facilities, and a culture of collegiality and excellence. The College goal of Pinnacle of Excellence at
Scale is guiding strategic growth in new directions, by investing in people, exciting initiatives, and facilities.

Applications must be submitted electronically via this site: https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=15320&company=purdueuniv
including (1) a complete curriculum vitae, (2) teaching plan, (3) research plan, (4) a diversity and inclusion statement
indicating past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity
and inclusion, and (5) names and contact information for at least five references. The search committee may contact
references to request letters. For information/questions regarding applications contact the Office of Academic Affairs,
College of Engineering, at coeacademicaffairs@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin on September 15,
2021 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.

Purdue is an ADVANCE institution http://www.purdue.edu/advance-purdue/. The Lyles School of Civil Engineering
is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort including discovery, instruction, and engagement.
Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance and relocation
services.

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

 

NSF Workshop

WHAT: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Workshop (written statements)
DAY: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 on bluejeans (link below)
TIME: 11 am-11:45 am
No sign up or preparation required.
Recorded session will be available for those who cannot attend.

Link to Workshop:
https://bluejeans.com/683020812/4678

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Sandia National Laboratories Distinguished Fellowships for 2022
Sandia National Laboratories is seeking candidates for our two Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships in National Security Science and Engineering. These fellowships are three-year appointments that allow recipients to pursue independent research that supports Sandia’s national security mission. We ask that you encourage your top PhD students in science or engineering to apply. Please share this information with those students, deans, department chairs, faculty, research center directors, graduate studies offices, fellowship offices, and professional societies. We are proud to have selected Fellows from Caltech, Georgia Tech, Stanford, Princeton, MIT, University of Texas-Austin, and University of Wisconsin-Madison, among others.
Please see the attached letter and flyers for more details on both of our Distinguished Fellowships and pass on to all of your top PhD candidates.

For questions, please contact the Hruby Fellowship Team at HrubyFellowship@sandia.gov<mailto:HrubyFellowship@sandia.gov> or the Truman Fellowship Team at TrumanFellowship@sandia.gov<mailto:TrumanFellowship@sandia.gov>.

Complete application information is available at:
Truman: http://www.sandia.gov/careers/students_postdocs/fellowships/truman_fellowship.html
Hruby: https://www.sandia.gov/careers/career-possibilities/students-and-postdocs/fellowships/jill-hruby-fellowship/

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Post Doc Research Position Openings
Wyoming Technology Transfer Center at the University of Wyoming and we have two open Post-Doctoral Research Position in Transportation/ Pavement Engineering. We were hoping you would pass along this opportunity to possible candidates or interested parties.

If hired applicants will be involved in ongoing research studies in the center in addition to working on future research proposals. The work will include conducting research, preparing reports and papers, as well as presenting to professional groups at conferences. They will also be working with others in the center in conducting research like graduate students and other postdocs. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. and research experience in the field of transportation engineering or pavement. Experience in safety and optimization is desired but other experiences in transportation/pavement will be considered.

The position includes Health Insurance as well as retirement benefits. The annual salary is based on experience.

The positions are available immediately but will remain open until filled. Interested applicants can submit a cover letter and CV to wyt2c@uwyo.edu. Also, any questions about the position can be submitted there as well.

Wyoming Technology Transfer Center
University of Wyoming
Engineering Bldg. 4092
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3295
Laramie, WY 82071
307-766-6743
Fax 307-766-6784

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Tenure Track Position in Structural Engineering

As fall semester approaches, we want to share with you an update about CTL resources to help your TAs prepare for a successful fall semester. As a reminder, the USG BOR requires that all new TAs receive training for their position and that new international TAs be screened for English language proficiency.

To that end, this email contains three action items that will be explained in more detail in this message:
Inform your TAs of TA Orientation requirements
Send international TA names for screening to Sarah and encourage international TAs to register for CETL 8802

Refer new GSIs to our GSI Teaching Seminar

1. Inform your TAs of TA Orientation Requirements

This fall, CTL is offering a set of asynchronous Canvas modules supplemented by face-to-face and remote workshops. Beginning August 9, TAs can visit this link to self-enroll in the asynchronous resources and register for synchronous workshops.
To satisfy BOR training requirements, new TAs should complete these 5 asynchronous modules in the GT TA Training course in Canvas by Friday, September 3rd.
Module 1: What you should know about FERPA
Module 2: What you should know about Disability Services
Module 3: What you should know about Academic Integrity
Module 4: What you should know about Online Communication
Module 5: What you should know about Grading

The GT TA Training Canvas course includes an additional optional resource called “Canvas Tips for TAs” that will help orient TAs to using Canvas as part of the instructional team.

We will supplement these asynchronous resources with interactive workshops that you may either encourage or require your TAs to attend. The schedule is available on the CTL Teaching Assistants page.

-Preparing for the First Day of Class – recommended for lab, studio, and recitation TAs as well as GSIs
-Canvas Hacks for TAs – recommended for all TAs who will have responsibilities managing Canvas
-Helping Students Learn – recommended for TAs who work with directly with students through office hours and peer-learning courses
-Advanced Grading using Speedgrader, Rubrics and More – recommended for all TAs with grading responsibilities
-Supporting Students’ Academic Well-being – recommended for all TAs
-International TA Orientation – recommended for international TAs who are new to the U.S./American educational environment

Again, TAs can access all of these resources through the CTL Teaching Assistant page. If you send Kate a list of your TAs, we can confirm their progress after September 3rd.

2. International TA Program
As a reminder, GT’s ITA procedures require that international students with TOEFL speaking scores below 26 be screened for English language proficiency. This screening applies to:

-newly admitted international students with TOEFL speaking scores below 26 who may be assigned TA positions (either locally or remotely from another country)
-returning international students with TOEFL speaking scores below 26 who will be first-time TAs
-any international TA who you feel could use support or guidance, even if they are not new to the TA position

Additional screenings will be available through August. Please send names and GTIDs to Sarah Kegley. Based on the screening results, ITAs will be either approved for all TA positions or will be required or recommended to enroll in CETL 8802: International TA Development.

CETL 8802: International TA Development – 2 credit, pass/fail
This course is designed to increase awareness of communication strategies for non-native speakers and academic cultural norms of the US classroom, including face-to-face & virtual office-hours, recitations, and lab contexts.  In addition to ITAs who are required to complete this course, additional interested ITAs may elect to enroll via Oscar.

3. GSI Teaching Seminar
TAs serving as instructor of record/graduate student instructor are encouraged to participate in our GSI Teaching Seminar, a weekly cohort meeting for graduate student instructors to discuss teaching strategies and challenges. Priority will be given to those who apply by Thursday, August 12 by 11:59 p.m. Meetings will be scheduled around the group’s availability, beginning the week of August 16th.

In summary, we are asking TA coordinators to please:
1. Determine which TA Orientation components you will require your new TAs to complete and communicate requirements to your TAs. Resources open Monday, August 9 and the deadline to complete the asynchronous Canvas modules will be Friday, September 3.

2. If you have international TAs with speaking scores below 26 who have not yet been screened, send their names and GTIDs to Sarah Kegley as soon as possible. Encourage international TAs to enroll in CETL 8802.

3. Refer GSIs to the GSI Teaching Seminar