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UAA Seeks Environmental Engineering Assistant Professor

The College of Engineering at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is inviting applications for a tri-partite, full-time, tenure-track Faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Environmental Engineering. The successful applicant will begin in August 2023.  To ensure consideration, please apply prior to December 11, 2022.

 Excellent candidates in all areas of environmental engineering will be considered; however, preference will be given to candidates who have: experience in teaching undergraduate/graduate courses; motivation to teach courses in innovative ways and facilitate distance learning; registration as a Professional Engineer, or have the ability to become registered within five years; and industry experience in engineering or related fields.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses, conduct research, advise undergraduate students, supervise graduate students, participate in departmental meetings, and take an active role in professional, community, and university service. This position will place more emphasis on research, particularly funded research.

 It is expected that the finalist’s appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor rank, but outstanding candidates will be considered for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank.

 Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field by time of hire, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must be capable of teaching courses in the undergraduate and graduate Civil Engineering degree programs. A solid proven record in publications, experience in conducting funded research (local and national and/or international), and community engagement is highly desirable.

 About the Department: The UAA Civil Engineering (CE) department sits within the College of Engineering (CoEng). The Anchorage campus offers a full complement of programs and courses, including in high-demand fields such as engineering, health, business, and education, as well as in the liberal arts and sciences. UAA career and technical education programs align with Alaska’s core industries, such as engineering, aviation, oil, and gas and supports two growing programs: Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) in Civil Engineering. There are approximately 150 undergraduate students enrolled in the ABET-accredited BS Civil Engineering program and 30 students in the MS Civil Engineering program. The CE department and the College of Engineering have strong ties with local industry, providing exceptional opportunities for community-engaged projects. The CE department also has an active and growing externally-funded research program, with strength in each sub-discipline.  The University of Alaska Anchorage prides itself in providing faculty with the tools and opportunities necessary to achieve excellence in teaching, research, and service while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. For more information, please visit: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-engineering/.

About Anchorage: Experience the “Big, Wild Life” at the University of Alaska Anchorage. UAA is the largest of the three main campuses of the University of Alaska system, serving nearly 20,000 students. Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, is a vibrant community with an ethnically diverse population of 300,000, offering a lively intellectual and cultural life. UAA maintains close connections with Anchorage-based government, business and nonprofit employers, giving students a wide range of opportunities for internships, research and real-world experience. UAA’s campus is connected to 250 miles of trails where students and employees can enjoy wooded seclusion, mountain vistas and ocean views.The Alaskan summers range from highs in the 60’s and 70’s and can even reach into the 80s for periods of time. The best part of Alaska summers are the long days. Despite the reputation, during the winter months Anchorage actually has a warmer climate than other cold-weather cities like Chicago or Minneapolis because it’s on the ocean. An average of 79 inches of snow falls on Anchorage every year. The city offers ready access to state and national forests and parks, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and a strong sense of community that makes it attractive for growing families. Anchorage is also the hub for business and industry in Alaska, and leaders of those communities actively seek to employ UAA graduates.The College of Engineering is willing to provide visa sponsorship for this position.If you have any questions on this position, please feel free to contact the search committee chair Vinod Vasudevan, Ph.D., P.E. (vvasudevan@alaska.edu)

Registration is Open for the Fall 2022 Dissertation Accelerator

Dissertation Accelerator

The event runs from Monday, December 12th through Friday, December 16th from 10am to 5pm daily and students can participate in person or by Zoom. The goal of the event is to provide dedicated time to get a lot of writing done, and everyone gets access to goal-setting and accountability groups, daily workshops, and support from the Communication Center’s Professional Consultants. We host the event in the faculty work space in Price Gilbert Library, so in-person participants also have access to coffee and snacks, a kitchen, and a variety of places to work throughout the day.  

 PhD candidates at any stage of the process are welcome to participate—whether working on their proposals or polishing and formatting the final draft. Should we not be able to accommodate everyone who registers to participate in person, we will give preference to first-time participants and those who plan to defend and graduate in spring or summer 2023.  More information about the Accelerator and the link to register can be found here: https://www.communicationcenter.gatech.edu/workshops 

 If you have question about the event or registration, you can email us at commlab@gatech.edu. Registration will close one week prior to the event start, on December 5th, after which participants will receive the event schedule and links to join remotely.  

Tenure-Track Transportation Engr. Assistant Professor position at the University of South Florida

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the University of South Florida is seeking a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Transportation Engineering. The successful candidate is expected to develop a rigorous externally funded research program, supervise students, and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in travel behavior analysis, decision science, behavioral economics, and who have a strong focus on investigating human response, reaction, interaction, and decision making with connected and automated transportation systems.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates should have completed or be near completion of a PhD in civil engineering or a related engineering area from an accredited institution with emphasis in transportation engineering; professional registration is expected within 1 year if not already registered. The successful candidate is expected to start fall 2023. Candidates are expected to have demonstrated leadership and communication skills; to work effectively in teams; to integrate research, education, and service activities; and to be actively engaged in leadership in professional societies. Candidates must be committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff. 

 

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (http://www.usf.edu/engineering/cee/) has twenty-three (23) tenure-track/tenured faculty members, two (2) instructors, five (5) supporting faculty from the Center for Urban Transportation (CUTR) at USF, and three (3) staff members. The Department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees, serving nearly 250 undergraduates, 125 Master’s students, and 70 PhD students. The Civil Engineering graduate program was ranked 69th nationally and 45th among US public universities, and the Environmental Engineering graduate program was ranked 38th nationally and 23rd among US public universities by US News and World Report (2022). 

 

Established in 1964 and currently led by Dean Robert H. Bishop, the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida is ranked #57 among public institutions (#92 overall) by U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 engineering graduate school rankings.  The college serves more than 6,600 students, offering eleven bachelor’s programs, nine ABET-accredited, as well as 15 master’s and eight doctoral degrees.  The College is actively engaged in local and global research activities with $41 million in research expenditures for the fiscal year 2020-2021.  The College has 12 major research centers and institutes and is actively engaged in local and global research activities focused on sustainability, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and transportation.   

 

The University of South Florida, a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion.  Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving nearly 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities. USF is committed to shaping the future in a community that cherishes justice, accessibility, and meaningful participation by all of its members (USF Principles of Community). USF has earned widespread national recognition for its success graduating under-represented minority and limited-income students at rates equal to or higher than majority and higher income students. For nearly two decades, the USF College of Engineering has been a national leader in fostering increased access for women and individuals from groups historically unrepresented in engineering and computing. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu. 

  An application package should include a curriculum vitae and names of at least four professional references.  In addition, the application should include a statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy, and a detailed statement of the applicant’s research/funding plans. Aligned with USF Principles of Community, preference will be given to applicants with a commitment to teaching and mentoring students in their research groups from all backgrounds. Applicants are welcomed to include an optional expected contributions to broadening participation in engineering (BPE) or diversity statement that outlines examples of their commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as how they will contribute to an inclusive environment as part of their teaching, research, and service. Applicants must electronically submit the application packet as one PDF file to the following website: https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/index.aspx (Applicants search Job Opening ID#32301). Applications will be considered starting immediately until the positions are filled.  

 

The University of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Dual career couples with questions about opportunities are encouraged to contact the Department chair. To request disability accommodations in the application and interview process, please notify Khoa Dinh, the EOL Coordinator at (813) 974-9272 at least five working days in advance.