Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering

New Orleans, LA, United States

Teaching and Research Faculty In Civil and Environmental Engineering

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Department Civil and Environmental Engineering

Job Summary

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in structural and/or geotechnical engineering in addition to introductory courses for civil engineering majors.

Develop and maintain course materials, including syllabi, lectures, assignments, exams, and assessment.

Advise and mentor students in research projects, theses, and dissertations. Conduct research in geotechnical and/or structural engineering, with a focus on advancing knowledge and solving practical problems in the field.

Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences. Seek and secure external funding for research through grant proposals.

Participate in departmental and university service activities, such as committee work, student recruitment, and outreach events.

Provide professional service to the geotechnical engineering community, such as serving on technical committees, reviewing manuscripts, and participating in professional organizations.

Required Qualifications:

An earned doctorate in civil engineering or related field completed by time of hire.

Expertise in structural and/or geotechnical engineering.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

A viable plan to develop and sustain an externally funded research program.

Evidence of a commitment to educate undergraduate and graduate students.

Commitment to support the diversity, equity, and inclusion mission of the college and university.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to teach and provide oversight to both structural and geotechnical undergraduate curriculum.

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section:

Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience.

Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems.

Names and contact information of three references.

Diversity Statement (required for all Faculty positions and any Staff position of Assistant Manager and higher).

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Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

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The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Located on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, only 15 minutes from the French Quarter, the University of New Orleans occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the finest residential areas of the city.

Founded in 1958, the University of New Orleans was the first integrated university to open in the South.

Given its history of educational access for all, UNO is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion - core values that inform all we do.

We pride ourselves on being a welcoming and inclusive educational community that understands and appreciates the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in fulfilling our mission and realizing our vision.

UNO has graduated more than 80,000 alumni - more than half of whom live and work in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area.

Ranked Top 50 in the Nation for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report.

The Brookings Institution ranked UNO third in the nation for providing equal access to higher education for students from all income levels.

The University of New Orleans is the most ethnically diverse college in Louisiana according to College Factual, a data analytics company that focuses on higher education outcomes.

For years, UNO has appeared on U.S. News & World Report’s least debt list (schools whose graduates have the least amount of debt) among national universities.

The University has been classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research University (high research activity), one of fewer than 100 public universities that holds this prestigious designator.

The University of New Orleans is also a major business driver in metro New Orleans, generating a total economic impact of $470.5 million for metropolitan New Orleans in the 2014-15 fiscal year.

UNO Welcomes Job Applicants from Diverse Backgrounds

The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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