Assistant Professor Structural Engineering
Assistant Professor Structural Engineering
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Job Description
The Department of Civil Engineering (CE) at Boise State University invites applications for a full-time nine-month tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level beginning August 2026. The priority application deadline is November 1 2025. We seek an innovative researcher and educator specializing in structural engineering with primary consideration given to candidates whose scholarship and teaching align with this research candidates are expected to maintain a balance of independence and collaboration development with colleagues within CE the College of Engineering and/or the University. Candidates with research expertise in all areas of structural engineering are welcome to apply including but not limited to ones with specialties in the areas of interest to Idaho and the Western United States such as novel hybrid structural design performance optimization bridge engineering climate adaptation and hazard (e.g. wildfires) resilience natural and manmade hazard (e.g. wildfires and earthquake) mitigation building information modeling (BIM) structural health monitoring (SHM) the application of AI/ML in structural engineering innovative structural systems sensor networks and the Internet of Things.
This position could contribute toan interdisciplinary multi-institutional and multi-year initiative on energy-water
system resilience. Such work includes regular engagement for the NSF and State-fundedI-CREWs project with collaborative researchmeetings and potentially other activities. An example areaof focus could include hydropower systems. If you are interested in this opportunity please indicate in your cover letter how your experience and interests would enable you to support the initiative.
Department overview
The Department of Civil Engineering at Boise State University has approximately 270 undergraduate students and 25 graduate (MS) students. Two interdisciplinary PhD programs one in Engineering and one in Computing are available to the civil engineering faculty for recruiting PhD students. Ten faculty members provide inclusive and engaging educational and research experiences to develop sustainable and resilient engineered and natural systems.
About Boise State
Boise State University is a powerhouse of creativity research and impact. Our campus sits along the Boise River and reaches into the heart of Idahos capital a vibrant hub for innovation culture and outdoor adventure. Were nationally recognized for trailblazing research student success and community impact.
Our faculty are scholars mentors and changemakers who advance ideas discoveries and the next generation of leaders. Boise offers the perfect backdrop a welcoming city with a thriving arts scene growing tech sector and mountains on the horizon. Join us and help shape a bold collaborative academic community.
Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.
About Boise
Boise Idaho known as the City of Trees consistently ranks among the best places to live in the U.S. Its blend of safety a thriving job market and an abundance of outdoor and cultural amenities make it a standout mid-sized city. The civil engineering sector in the Boise area is experiencing remarkable momentum driven by a surge in construction alongside major developments like Microns multi-billion-dollar expansion. This growth opens exciting opportunities to establish industryuniversity partnerships. Additionally the National Interagency Fire Center housing the headquarters of the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management is located only a few miles from Boise State offering exciting research and collaboration opportunities in the general area of resilient engineering systems for example wildfires impacting the wildland-urban interface (WUI). Finally institutionally supported partnerships with national laboratories such as the Idaho National Laboratory provide promising opportunities for professional growth and career development.
Minimum qualifications
By the time of appointment candidates should have earned a Ph.D. (or similar terminal degree) in Civil Engineering or a closely related field focusing on structural engineering.
Ability to obtain PE license in the State of Idaho within three years of hiring date
Preferred qualifications
Industry experience and teaching experience in higher education
Record of or potential for securing extramural funding to support research activity and producing scholarly publications
Current Professional Engineering (PE) license in any U.S. state with the ability to transfer to Idaho
Ability to teach existing structural engineering courses such as Mechanics of Materials Principles of Structural Engineering and Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory
Ability to develop new technical/design elective courses in structural engineering.
Required application materials
Cover letter
Resume or CV
Teaching philosophy statement
Research statement
Contact information for three professional references
Closing Date
Position will remain open until filled with review to begin on Nov 1st 2025.
For questions regarding this position please contact
Salary and Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience.
Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract (unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly renewable contract unless noted that the position is temporary. More information about faculty contracts and work days is available here.
Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package including (but not limited to):
10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
Excellent medical dental and other health-related insurance coverages
Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees spouses and their dependents
Dual Career Assistance Support for spouses and partners.
See our full benefits page for more information
Employment Type
Full Time
