Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for a tenure-equivalent Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering, beginning August 2027.
The B.S. in Civil Engineering is growing quickly, and the department is adding depth in structures. This hire will build a new Minor in Structural Engineering and the graduate courses behind it. You will shape the structures curriculum from the start, set up the experimental work that supports it, and build a research program alongside it.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate reinforced concrete design and supporting courses such as Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, and first-year engineering
Develop and teach upper-level electives and graduate courses for the structural engineering minor and a potential graduate certificate, such as advanced reinforced concrete design, finite element analysis, and assessment and rehabilitation of existing structures
Develop, conduct, and supervise laboratory experiments for structural engineering courses and research
Build an active research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students
Mentor students and contribute to department and University service
Minimum qualifications
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, completed before the start date
Strong knowledge of the analysis, design, and behavior of reinforced concrete structures
Preferred qualifications
Experience in experimental testing of reinforced concrete members and structural materials
Evidence of effective teaching
Research or industry experience in reinforced concrete or structural engineering
Record or clear potential of external funding and an independent research program
Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure, or the ability to obtain it
Active participation in organizations such as ACI, ASCE, or SEI
Key dates
Start date: August 2027
Full consideration: applications received by January 11, 2027. Review continues until the positions are filled.
How to apply
Apply through the Florida Polytechnic University Careers website. Upload each document below as a PDF in the Resume/CV field before continuing; once an application is submitted, it cannot be changed. Applications missing any of these documents will not be review and the application will be dismissed as incomplete.
Cover letter naming the position and rank you are applying for and explaining how your experience fits the role and Florida Poly's mission
Curriculum vitae with at least three professional references contact information
Teaching statement (up to two pages) describing your approach to teaching and evidence of its effectiveness
Research statement (up to two pages), for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor applicants
Unofficial transcripts for all graduate degrees. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Degrees earned outside the United States require an equivalency evaluation from a certified credential evaluation service, submitted with the application
Compensation : Commensurate with experience and rank.
Visa Sponsorship: Per Florida State University System directives, all H1B visa sponsorship is on hold until further notice. The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of hire and maintain status throughout their employment.
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