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Schenectady, NY - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 93000 - 96000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Union College invites applications for the position of fulltime tenuretrack Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering beginning September 1 2025. We are particularly interested in increasing our capacity in the field of Structural Engineering. Review of applications will begin on November 1 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by October 31 2024 will receive priority consideration.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering welcomes applicants with a commitment to excellence in teaching research and mentoring undergraduates in the field of Civil Engineering. The CEE Department currently possesses expertise in the fields of geotechnical engineering structural engineering transportation engineering water quality and hydrology. We are particularly interested in increasing our capacity in the field of Structural Engineering. The new hire will teach courses in the curriculum as appropriate including core classes and upperlevel courses such as the fundamental theory of structure as well as electives such as design of steel structures and design of concrete structures. In addition there is an expectation that all new hires in the Department will teach at least one course annually to nonengineers ideally as part of the Colleges new Complex Questions/Global Challenges and Social Justice common curriculum. The new hire will also be heavily involved in the ABET accreditation process which includes opportunities for curriculum development and assessment.

The successful candidate will also have a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration. The CEE department has a close relationship with the Environmental Science Policy and Engineering Program. Consistent with Unions goal to break new ground with respect to integrating engineering fields with the liberal arts we also welcome applicants who are eager to explore joint programming possibilities with departments and programs in the humanities and social sciences including with interdisciplinary programs that operate in DEIB spaces with respect to curriculum (e.g. Africana Studies Asian Studies Law and Humanities Latin American and Caribbean Studies and Gender Sexuality and Womens Studies).

All candidates must have an earned Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering with preferred expertise in structural engineering; applicants close to finishing the Ph.D. will be considered. Successful candidates will demonstrate the potential to advance a research program at Union College that involves undergraduates. Preference will also be given to those who have a demonstrated interest in undergraduate teaching. Successful candidates will detail an interest understanding and commitment to advancing diversity equity inclusion and belonging with preference for a demonstrated ability to contribute to inclusion of groups that are underrepresented in the academy through education research and/or service. Professional licensure (P.E) in Civil Engineering is preferred but not required.

About the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department:

Union currently offers ABETaccredited degrees in Mechanical Electrical Computer and Biomedical Engineering. The department of Civil and Environmental Engineering began offering B.S. degrees in Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering during theacademic year and is actively working toward ABET accreditation. This project is part of a strategic initiative supported by a historic gift to both broaden Unions engineering offerings and integrate the study of engineering and computer science with the liberal arts inside and outside of the classroom to benefit students across the College.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as a single pdf file. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

You are encouraged to detail your interest understanding and commitment to advancing diversity equity inclusion and belonging in your cover letter as well as integrate these threads in your teaching and research statements.

Please send questions and other inquiries to CEE chair Carolyn Rodak at As part of the initial screening process applicants may receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities in Civil Engineering.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $. Except for roles with a set rate of pay the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to departmental budgets qualifications experience education licenses specialty and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the Colleges good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady NY

We offer exceptional benefits including:

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education employment and criminal convictions.

EVerify Participation:Union College participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about EVerify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

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Full-Time

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