Research Specialist at Michigan State University

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University is looking for a research specialist (analogous to research professor) to play a leading role in a variety of projects related to traffic safety, operations, highway design, equity/access, and the application of statistical and econometric methods to transportation data. Please share with potential candidates. A link to the job posting is provided here:

Details – Specialist – Research-Fixed Term (msu.edu)

NextProf Pathfinder: Applications Open

Applications for NextProf Pathfinder 2024 are now being accepted, through July 7, 2024. Please help us get the word out by sending the announcement below and the flyer to your Big10+ and other email lists, as well as to your Georgia Tech faculty and students. 

 As a reminder, the NextProf Pathfinder workshop, sponsored by Georgia Tech, the University of Michigan, and UC San Diego, is part of a nationwide effort to strengthen and diversify the next generation of academic leaders in engineering. Pathfinder is intended for rising first- and second-year Ph.D. students or those in a master’s program intending to apply for a Ph.D. program. This year, the workshop will be held at Georgia Tech October 6 – 8. We will be soliciting Georgia Tech faculty as speakers, panelists, and mentors at the workshop and as evaluators of the application materials.

The application portal is open.

Geotechnical teaching professor position at Missouri S&T

The Department of Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering (GGPE) and the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering (CArEE) at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) invite applications for a Teaching Professor (non-tenure track) position in Geological Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering to begin in August 2024. The successful candidate will be jointly appointed to GGPE and CArEE, with the former being the home department. Rank will be commensurate with experience.

 The applicant for this position will teach a variety of courses, which may include engineering geology, rock engineering, subsurface exploration, geological engineering design, soil mechanics, and other courses depending on the expertise of the faculty member and the needs of the department. The faculty member should be prepared to teach both undergraduate and graduate students.

 We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research, and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

 In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

 Minimum Qualifications

The educational requirements may be met through a Ph.D. in geological engineering, civil engineering, or closely related discipline, or through a M.S. in geological engineering, civil engineering, or closely related field with 15 or more years of related industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Significant experience in either industry or academia is desired. Candidates who are licensed Professional Engineers or who have the capability of quickly obtaining licensure are preferred. 

Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering Emphasis)

Please see the below opportunity at CBU (Memphis, TN) for an Assistant Professor position (tenure-track) in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering emphasis).  We are looking for a civil engineering educator who can not only teach courses but also mentor students with the concrete canoe and steel bridge projects. 

Christian Brothers University Job Posting: Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering (Structural Concentration) (interviewexchange.com)