Assistant Professor, Structural Eng — Teaching & Research

Lamar-University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in structural engineering. Start date August 2027.

Teaching is a central responsibility with emphasis on structural analysis, reinforced concrete and steel design, and AI-enabled instruction. The successful candidate will pursue an externally funded research program, mentor undergraduates and graduate students, and contribute to service.

Qualifications

• PhD in civil engineering or closely related field with a specialization in structural engineering by the time of appointment.
• Prior teaching experience and ability to teach structural analysis, reinforced concrete, and steel design; mentoring students.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or clear pathway and commitment to licensure.
• Demonstrated expertise in structural mechanics, analysis and design; potential to establish externally funded research program.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple undergraduate and/or graduate courses each semester, typically 2 courses per semester (2-2).
• Establish and sustain an externally funded research program in structural engineering and mentor students.
• Contribute to service activities within the department, college, university, and professional communities.

Skills

Structural mechanics

Structural analysis

Reinforced concrete design

Steel design

AI in engineering

Education

PhD in civil engineering with structural specialization

Tools

ETABS

ABAQUS

SAP2000

Job description

Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in structural engineering. Start date August 2027.

Teaching is a central responsibility with emphasis on structural analysis, reinforced concrete and steel design, and AI-enabled instruction. The successful candidate will pursue an externally funded research program, mentor undergraduates and graduate students, and contribute to service.