Teaching Assistant Professor - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

West Virginia University; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University invites applications for a teaching faculty position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor in the Wadsworth Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. This nine-month, non-tenure track role focuses on teaching about 7 to 8 Environmental Engineering course sections per year and involves departmental service.

Qualified candidates hold a doctorate in Civil/Environmental Engineering, with at least one year of teaching experience, hands-on lab support skills,

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering.
• At least one year of teaching undergraduate environmental engineering courses.
• Expertise in hands-on lab support and solving real-world problems.
• Active research in area of expertise and publications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach approximately 7 to 8 sections of Environmental Engineering courses per academic year.
• Serve on faculty committees and liaison to other WVU units.
• Participate in planned student-related retention, recruitment and outreach activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Hands-on lab support

Research publications

Education

PhD in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Job Description - Teaching Assistant Professor - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (29687)

Teaching Assistant Professor - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering - 29687

Description

The Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University (WVU) invites applications for a teaching faculty position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor in the Wadsworth Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. This is a nine-month, non-tenure track faculty rank position that is eligible for promotion and merit raises, which involves a level of effort of about 80% assigned to teaching and 20% assigned to departmental service. The teaching function involves classroom teaching of approximately 7 to 8 sections of Environmental Engineering courses per academic year. The service element of the position involves serving on faculty committees, serving as liaison to other WVU units, and participating in planned student-related retention, recruitment, and outreach activities.

Qualifications

Eligible candidates must hold an earned doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline, such as Chemical Engineering at the time of appointment. Candidates must have at least one year of teaching undergraduate environmental engineering courses, and expertise in hands-on lab support and solving real-world problems. Candidates with active research in their area of expertise and academic publications are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will greatly benefit from the resources offered by the Wadsworth Department, Statler College, the industry partners and other collaborators.

West Virginia University is a comprehensive Land Grant University with a Carnegie Classification of Highest Research Activity (i.e., R1 University). The Statler College is growing and currently has seven academic departments, over $51M in annual research expenditures. Research programs of Wadsworth Department faculty and researchers are funded by federal (NSF, DOE, EPA, DOI, USDA, DOD, etc.), state agencies, and various industrial sectors.

Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly community. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career (https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/new-employees) and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration (https://faculty.wvu.edu/policies-and-procedures/work-life-integration). WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.