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Job Description Summary | The Civil and Environmental Engineering department is seeking a faculty member who could contribute to the research mission of the College of Engineering as a Research Assistant Professor. Candidates with research experience in risk, resilience planning, resilient structures, disaster mitigation, resilience quantification for transportation systems, are needed to help advance the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering as it works to improve our ability to make decisions that impact health and human safety. | Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) | Teach core undergraduate classes in engineering as well as graduate courses related to their own research expertise.
Establish a rigorous externally funded research program. | Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements) | Earned doctorate in an engineering discipline or closely related field. | Required Experience (minimum requirements) | Authoring of peer-reviewed manuscripts and experience in research projects is required.
A strong publication record is required.
| Desirable Education and/or Experience | Post-doctoral or research professor experience is preferred.
Experience in grant writing, student mentoring, and teaching is desired. | Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements) | Ability to teach core undergraduate classes is required.
Ability to establish an externally funded research program is required | Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities | Strong engineering and communication skills. | Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills | | Work Environment and/or Physical Demands | The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. |
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Additional Information | The Michigan Tech College of Engineering offers a wide variety of B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. For more information, potential applicants are encouraged to visit our website at http://www.mtu.edu/engineering/.
Michigan Technological University, one of the four major research universities in the state, is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The Houghton community offers a small-town environment with outstanding four-season recreational opportunities and world class cultural events all in a beautiful setting.
Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE Institution, and has twice received National Science Foundation funds in support of efforts to increase diversity, inclusion, and the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented individuals in STEM. Michigan Tech acknowledges the importance of supporting dual-career partners to retain a quality workforce.
Candidates are invited to bring a guest to an on-campus interview; career exploration, advice, and assistance are available for positions at the University and in the local community. Additional details on dual-career exploration with our Partner Engagement Program can be found at
https://www.mtu.edu/provost/programs/partner-engagement/.
Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format should contact Human Resources at mtujobs@mtu.edu or 906/487-2280.
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