Assistant Professor — Structural Engineering & Research

Lamar University

Beaumont (TX)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

State of Texas Retirement plans

Tuition covered at 100% for employees,

spouses and/or eligible dependents

Paid time off – vacation, sick, andhol

Job summary

Lamar University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in structural engineering. The start date is August 2027, with a 9-month appointment and a workload split of 40% teaching, 50% research, and 10% service.

The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in structural analysis, RC design, and steel design while developing an externally funded research program. Research will cover areas like structural mechanics, computational modeling, AI, and advanced

Qualifications

Earned Ph.D. in civil engineering or a closely related field with a specialization in structural engineering.
Experience teaching structural analysis, reinforced concrete design, and steel design with a focus on student success and mentoring.
Strong communication and collaboration skills; PE license or pathway to licensure.
Demonstrated expertise in structural mechanics, analysis, and design; potential for externally funded research.

Responsibilities

Establish and sustain an externally funded research program in structural engineering; mentor undergrad and grad researchers.
Teach multiple undergraduate/graduate courses per semester (2-2 assignment); integrate modern engineering software and AI.
Contribute to department, college, and university service, including curriculum improvement, accreditation, recruitment, and outreach.