Assistant Professor in Timber Engineering
Assistant Professor in Timber Engineering
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$ 80000 - 90000
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Virginia Tech is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals from all backgrounds and life experiences can succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from those whose unique perspectives experiences and ideas will enhance our vibrant academic community which is dedicated to innovation discovery and the advancement of knowledge. The Department of Sustainable Biomaterials (SBIO) at Virginia Tech invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Timber Engineering. The departments program focuses on developing future leaders in the sustainable utilization of forestbased and other renewable natural materials. We seek highly motivated collaborative and innovative candidates. Candidates with particular expertise in the areas of green building or mass timber are preferred. This position entails teaching and research with skills and expertise required in wood structural design analytical modeling of structures connections test configurations and wood material science.
Green building can include improvements in the use of structural design construction and materials related to sustainable biomaterials. Mass timber topics can include the development of novel mass timber products from regional forest resources improvements in construction methods and other building innovations. A strong inclination towards cooperative collaboration and team building is required to build interdepartmental interdisciplinary national and global networks that advance sustainable building practices.
Examples of research activities may include:
Design construction and manufacturing of lightframe and mass timber buildings.
Improving and expanding the role of wood and other sustainable construction materials within green building certification systems.
Development and production of crosslaminated timber materials from regional materials.
Modeling and evaluation of connections in lightframe mass timber and hybrid buildings and components.
Durability including minimizing decay/deterioration in lightframe and mass timber buildings
Explore and innovate stateoftheart construction materials and structural design in building science and smart construction.
Engage in interdisciplinary research to address critical challenges in the construction industry.
The successful candidate must display teaching excellence and develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program focused on developing technical solutions to encourage the use of wood and related biobased materials to help secure a sustainable and carbonneutral wood construction industry.
The position is a tenuretrack 9month appointment with primary responsibilities in teaching 50 and research 50. Teaching responsibilities could include Green Building Systems Design of Wood Structures Performance of Wood Buildings as well as graduate teaching opportunities. Advising and mentoring of graduate students is required. Participation in departmental college and university affairs are expected.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in wood science architectural/civil/structural engineering or a closely related discipline by the appointment start date.
Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate classes in timber design/mechanics and performance of buildings.
Understand the physical hygrothermal and mechanical properties of wood and other biobased materials.
Knowledge of building codes and standards in the United States including the National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS).
Demonstrated record of scholarship in the timber engineering field.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (P.E. license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or equivalent.
Experience in the engineering design of mass timber or lightframe buildings.
Required Application Materials
CV/Resume; One page cover letter including statement of interest in the position; Teaching philosophy statement (up to 3 pages); Research philosophy statement (up to 3 pages); names titles and contact information for 3 references
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$80000$90000 commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
May 15 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Trish Colleyat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Employment Type
Full Time
