Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering
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Job Description
Widener University is currently seeking a tenuretrack Assistant Professor with a focus in structural engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering. Reporting to the department Chair this role provides support to the civil engineering program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):
Essential duties:
- Teaching: Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in civil engineering including but not limited to structures and materials laboratories structural analysis reinforced concrete design and steel design. Advise senior capstone design projects. Teach general engineering courses including but not limited to statics dynamics and mechanics of deformable bodies.
- Research: Conduct research within the candidates area of expertise leading to publications in reputable journals and presentations at professional conferences. Pursue external funding and establish an independent and sustainable research program. Actively seek and foster collaborations within the department across disciplines and externally with other institutions and industry partners. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students engaged in research.
- Service: Contribute to outreach and student recruitment efforts. Provide academic advising and support to students. Assist with ABET assessment and evaluation. Participate in faculty selfgovernance by serving on school level and university level committees. Engage in department and school meetings as well as other academic activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):
Required:
- A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated excellence or potential for excellence in teaching.
- Strong research background with a record of publications in peerreviewed journals. Demonstrated ability to develop grant proposals to pursue external funding.
- Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively in a diverse academic environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional engineering licensure or eligibility for licensure.
Preferred:
- Experience in industry or consulting related to Civil Engineering
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:
- May teach graduate class scheduled in evening
- May participate in outreach and recruiting events held on weekends
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty staff and students from a variety of backgrounds cultures and personal experiences are welcomed and can are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age color national origin race religion disability veteran status sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Widener University an independent metropolitan doctoralintensive university connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching active scholarship personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester PA Wideners main campus is nestled between Philadelphia PA and Wilmington DE with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university please visit our website at .
EOE M/F/V/D
Employment Type
Full Time
