Assistant or Associate Professor-Civil Engineering

Butte, MT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Civil Engineering

Job Summary

Assistant or Associate Professor-Civil Engineering
Salary: Assistant Professor 79000 Associate Professor 92500

Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health dental and vision insurance mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution partial tuition waiver and a wellness program.

Applications received by March18 2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Duties:
Primary responsibilities include developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses serving the Civil Engineering Department along with undergraduate and graduate academic and research advising. Active scholarship and service to the department campus and profession are expected.

Required Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited institution (by the time of appointment);
Ability and desire to develop and teach undergraduate courses serving the Civil Engineering Department;
A demonstrated record of research excellence commensurate with career stage.
Must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise in Civil Engineering topics relevant to the undergraduate Civil Engineering program particularly topics that complement those of the other faculty in the department;
Past experience with and commitment to excellent teaching at the university level or demonstrated ability to develop potential in this area;
Evidence of ongoing scholarly activity (peer-reviewed publications successful proposals etc.). or evidence of commitment to developing an active research program;
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues students and external partners;
Industry and/or government experience relevant to the applicants career path;
Strong communications skills both written and oral;
Experience with mentorship or potential to develop mentorship skills;
Professional engineering licensure or the ability to obtain professional engineering licensure.

For full consideration application materialsmust be complete.

Application materials must include:

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Names and contact information for three professional references

Optional application materials include (1 page maximum each):

Teaching Statement; including courses the applicant is qualified and interested in teaching
Research Statement

Application Requirements

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such the University does not discriminate in the admission access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race color religion national origin ethnicity creed service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law) veteran status gender age political beliefs marital or family status pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information gender identity gender expression or sexual orientation or support of the Universitys mission to be inclusive and diverse applications from qualified minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicants ability to compete in the hiring process or an employees ability to perform the duties of the compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans disabled veterans and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

Veterans Employment Preference

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Request an Accommodation

To request an accommodation for the application or interview please contact Cathy Isakson at or email

Why Work at Tech

Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science engineering and technology.

Benefits Package

In addition Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:

Medical Dental and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
11 Holidays per year
3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
Life and Disability Insurance
Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.

*Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.

About Montana Tech

Montana Technological University Butte Montana is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Doctoral degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited institution (by the time of appointment);
Ability and desire to develop and teach undergraduate courses serving the Civil Engineering Department;
A demonstrated record of research excellence commensurate with career stage.
Must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship