Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

South Carolina State University; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina State University invites applications for a 9-month, full-time tenure-track faculty position in the Civil Engineering program with a concentration in Fire Protection Engineering. The successful candidate will teach a range of core undergraduate Fire Protection Engineering courses and contribute to lab development for the new concentration.

Minimum requirements include a master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a closely related field and significant professional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Significant professional experience in fire protection engineering.

Responsibilities

• Teach core undergraduate Fire Protection Engineering courses (e.g., Life Safety Analysis, Water-Based Fire Protection, Fire Dynamics).
• Develop laboratories for the new concentration within the civil engineering program.
• Assist in offering basic engineering courses (statics, CAD drawing, materials strength, ethics).
• Engage in teaching excellence, scholarly activities, and service to the University for retention and tenure.

Skills

Fire Protection Engineering

Teaching undergraduate courses

ABET familiarity

Education

Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Ph.D. desirable

Job description

The Engineering Department within the College of Science, Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, and Transportation (CSTEMT) at South Carolina State University invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the recently established Bachelor of Science program in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Fire Protection Engineering.

Duties And Responsibilities

The applicant should possess a strong background in Fire Protection Engineering. The faculty member appointed to this position will be responsible for teaching a comprehensive range of core undergraduate courses in Fire Protection Engineering. These courses may include:

• Life Safety Analysis (Introduction and Advanced), Fire Protection Fluid Mechanics, Smoke Management and Fire Alarm Systems, Water-Based Fire Protection System Design, Structural Fire Protection, Advanced Fire Suppression, Fire Dynamics, Fire-Informed Performance-Based Design, Fire Assessment Methods Lab and Proposal, as well as Fire Assessment Methods and Capstone.
• Furthermore, the applicant will contribute to the development of laboratories for this new concentration within the civil engineering curriculum.
• Additionally, the applicant may be required to assist the engineering department in offering basic engineering courses including but not limited to statics, land surveying, strength of materials, CAD drawing, and engineering ethics.
• Effective teaching, scholarly activities, and service to the University are required for retention, promotion, and tenure.

Minimum Requirements For Entry Into Position

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a closely related discipline and significant professional experience. Dedication to excellence in undergraduate teaching, a commitment to service, and evidence of scholarly achievements are essential requirements.

Preferred Requirements For Entry Into Position

Having a Ph.D. degree, academic or practical experience, familiarity with ABET Requirements for accreditation, and Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE in Fire Protection) or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe are desirable.

Classification: Unclassified Tenure Track: No Salary: Commensurate with Experience Location: Main Campus