Assistant Teaching Professor
Start Date: August 12, 2024
Description of Work:
The UNC Charlotte Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) invites applications for two (2) full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position in the area of Structural Engineering. This is a 9-month teaching position on an initial 2-year, renewable contract. Applicants for the position are required to have a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering. Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.
Essential Duties:
Teaching professors support the academic mission of a department through distinguished teaching, curriculum innovation, mentoring, and professional development. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. The candidate’s primary focus is excellence in teaching and student engagement, including:
- Teaching: Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in civil engineering with a focus on structural design, analysis, and materials.
- Curriculum Development: Contribute to the development and enhancement of the civil engineering curriculum, incorporating industry trends and advancements in the field.
- Research and Scholarship: Engage in scholarly activities related to pedagogy, curriculum development, or applied research that enhances the teaching mission of the department.
- Service: Participate in service activities at the departmental and university levels.
Department Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience:
A Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering (or a related field) is required. Priority will be given to candidates with demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, professional experience in civil engineering, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students.
Necessary Licenses: Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred (not required).
Months: 9
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at UNC Charlotte has approximately 400 undergraduate students and 50 graduate students. The faculty value student-faculty engagement and excellent undergraduate teaching. The Department is located in the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) Building on campus, which has exceptional teaching, laboratory, and research facilities. The mild climate, proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, access to east coast beaches, and robust cultural scene make Charlotte, North Carolina a great place to live and work
As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, UNC Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check. Applications for positions #004624 and #004634 must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu and must include a (i) cover letter that articulates how your qualifications and experience make you a viable candidate for this teaching position, (ii) current resume or curriculum vitae, (iii) brief statement/list of teaching interests, and (iv) list of 3 professional references that can validate professional expertise and/or teaching experience. All requested information/documentation must be submitted for applications to be considered. Review of applications will commence on April 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled, with a start date of August 15, 2024.
