Assistant Professor- Tenure-track Position

Tennessee State University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee State University invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Structural Engineering, with an anticipated Spring 2027 start. Primary teaching areas include Structural Engineering and Architectural Engineering; collaboration with external partners across agencies and industry is encouraged to build research and educational ties.

The candidate will teach and mentor at undergraduate and graduate levels, develop a funded research program, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Ability to teach Architectural Engineering core curriculum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Knowledge of ABET accreditation processes preferred.
• Professional Engineer licensure or eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Structural Engineering and Architectural Engineering.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Develop and maintain a sponsored research program.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university, and engage with industry and professional organizations.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Architectural/Civil Engineering

Job description

Thank you for selecting
Tennessee State University
as your Employer of Choice

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Position Information

Position Title

Division

Division College of Engineering

Department

Department Civil and Envir Eng

Number of hours per week

Number of hours per week 37.5

Days to be worked

Months per year

Months per year Academic (9 months)

If modified, list months

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus Main Campus

If other location, please indicate

Position Number

Position Number 112325

Advertised Salary

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Monthly

The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Tennessee State University invites applications for a 9 month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Structural Engineering, with an anticipated start date of Spring 2027. Candidates specializing in Structural Engineering with a background in Architectural Engineering will be given the highest priority.
We seek an outstanding scholar with a strong background in Structural engineering who is enthusiastic about collaborative, transdisciplinary research and deeply committed to Undergraduate and Graduate instruction and specialized graduate education. Primary teaching areas include all areas of Structural Engineering. The successful candidate is expected to engage with external partners across local, regional, and federal agencies and industry to build productive research and educational collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Structural Engineering and Architectural Engineering.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Develop and maintain a sponsored research program.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university, and engage with industry and professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline. The candidate must be qualified to teach courses in the Architectural Engineering core curriculum and demonstrate college-level teaching and research capabilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

• Knowledge of ABET accreditation processes.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure or eligibility to obtain P.E. is preferred.

Applicants must include a one-page statement with examples of achievements that clearly articulate how their academic skills and experience will contribute to the department’s development in teaching, research, andservice, along with plans for productive scholarly research and teaching in related areas.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date

Open Date 09/28/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/28/2026

Job Category

Job Category Faculty

Requisition Number

Requisition Number F168P

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Statement of Resource Ideas
• Statement of Research Interests and Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

• Other