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Faculty Position at Johns Hopkins University in Sustainable Energy Systems & Markets

The Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) (energyinstitute.jhu.edu) is seeking faculty candidates at the junior or senior level with interests in applying control systems, optimization, network science, market simulation, or statistics and forecasting to renewable energy system operations and investment, energy economics, policy effectiveness, smart cities, or multi-sectoral linkages.  Applications from candidates with expertise in other methodologies or applications relevant to sustainable energy are also welcomed.  

 ROSEI is a university-level endowed institute with over 35 affiliated faculty (energyinstitute.jhu.edu).   This position provides an opportunity to develop a world-class program in energy systems or market modeling as part of this new Institute, whose purpose is to place JHU in the forefront of research and policy to support the coming energy transition. The position is one of several faculty to be hired into ROSEI. Appointments will be made in the appropriate school and department within JHU. The search committee includes representatives from Applied Math and Statistics, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Civil and Systems Engineering, Economics, Environmental Health and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Material Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, and Political Economy.

 The search committee seeks candidates who can contribute to equity, diversity, inclusion and excellence of the academic community through service, mentorship, teaching and scholarship, and by offering students richly varied disciplines and perspectives. Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.

 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, three recent publications, and research, teaching, and diversity statements through the Interfolio system at  apply.interfolio.com/98253

Review of candidates will begin on 15 December 2021.

US Air Force Academy – Visiting Professor Opportunity

USAFA Assistant Professor (Structural Engineering) Hiring Ad

Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)

US Air Force Academy Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Position Status: Full-time, 12 month position

Position Summary: The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy anticipates filling an Assistant Professor position in structural engineering to begin in July 2022.

Position Duties: The selected applicant will be expected to: develop and teach undergraduate courses in civil engineering such as structural analysis, steel design, concrete design, and others within the civil engineering discipline; counsel, mentor, and advise cadets; conduct and publish scholarly research in their field of expertise; perform service to the department and the institution such as curriculum development, faculty governance and committees, and other administrative functions.

Qualifications: Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an earned doctoral degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field by the employment start date. Candidates with a background in structural engineering are highly desired. Professional registration and industry experience are highly

desired. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated excellence in conducting relevant research and teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level. Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include integrity, initiative, enthusiasm, and collegiality. Candidates will be expected to contribute to the U.S. Air Force Academy mission by interacting with cadets, both in and out of the classroom as instructors and mentors.

Compensation and Benefits: This is a full-time, 12-month salaried position. The comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; and 28 days of paid time off plus 13 days of sick leave and 10 federal holidays with the possibility of additional time-off and monetary incentive bonuses. Although the USAF Academy does not currently offer tenure, initial faculty appointments are for three years, with successive reappointments of up to four years possible.

Extensions are based on an assessment of performance, Air Force and departmental needs, and financial constraints. Historically, 95% of eligible faculty are extended, and the average length of time on faculty for those currently serving in this system exceeds 12 years. The opportunity for academic promotion exists, proceeding through the traditional academic ranks of assistant, associate, and full professor.

About the U. S. Air Force Academy: The United States Air Force Academy is a federal military service academy whose mission is to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become leaders of character, motivated to lead the Department of the Air Force in service to our nation. The 4,400 cadets complete a broad liberal arts and sciences core curriculum together with an academic major and extensive military training and athletic programs. The Air Force Academy is located just north of Colorado Springs, Colorado along the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Colorado Springs provides an extensive array of cultural and recreational activities. The Denver metropolitan area offers even more activities, and is less than an hour north. Additional information on the U. S. Air Force Academy can be found at www.usafa.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Diversity: The U. S. Air Force Academy is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Prospective candidates must

 

engender a climate that values and utilizes diversity in all its forms to enliven and make more inclusive the work of the organization. The Academy is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Reasonable Accommodation: The Air Force Academy, like all federal agencies, is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.

How to Apply: Apply for this position on the usajobs.gov website at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/618068200. Additional information on this position can be found at this site as well. Applications will be accepted through December 6, 2021 at which point the applications will be provided to the selection committee.

Contact information: To learn more about this position, please contact Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Frank at timothy.frank@afacademy.af.edu.

 

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.