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Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

Employer
University of Texas at Tyler
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Mar 21, 2024

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Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

Position Information

Job Type

Full-Time



Salary

Commensurate with Experience



Hours per Week

40 hours



Hiring Department

College of Engineering - Civil Engineering



Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement (not exceeding three pages), a teaching statement (not exceeding two pages), and a list of 3 references is required to apply.



Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

  • Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.



    If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.



    Job Summary

    The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler) Department of Civil Engineering in the College of Engineering (COE) is seeking applications for a Tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting in September 2024. The Civil Engineering program was established in 2005 on the main campus in Tyler, TX. In 2013, the College of Engineering inaugurated the Houston Engineering Center (HEC) on the Alief-Hayes Campus of Houston Community College, offering junior, senior, and graduate-level courses in civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering and construction management. This faculty member's location will be on the main campus in Tyler, TX.

    We are particularly interested in applicants whose experience, practice, and/or research have the potential to enhance the sustainability of the built environment and stewardship of natural resources. Our primary consideration for this position will be given to candidates focusing on Environmental, Geo-Environmental, and/or Geotechnical Engineering.

    The application review will commence on January 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.



    Essential Functions

    Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Teach graduate and undergraduate classes.
  • Engage in departmental, college, university, and/or professional service.
  • Establish and maintain a robust, externally funded research program.



Required Qualifications
  • A Ph.D. in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering or a closely related area.



Preferred Qualifications
  • A P.E. license in the United States or a P.Eng. license



Other Information

If you have specific inquiries, please direct them to the search committee chair, Dr. Gokhan Saygili (gsaygili@uttyler.edu).



About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.



Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.



EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.






To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12&JobOpeningId=11029&PostingSeq=1

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