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Job Description Summary

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) at Michigan Technological University invites applications for an assistant professor tenure-track faculty position in the area of geotechnical engineering. Applicants for the position are required to have a doctorate in civil engineering or a closely related discipline. Successful candidates will demonstrate an interest in developing strong research and educational programs within CEGE, and in collaboration with other programs at the university and with industry. Priority research areas include but are not limited to, computational geotechnics, data-driven and AI modeling, soil-structure interactions, soil dynamics, natural hazards, and offshore geotechnics. Successful candidates will also be committed to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in civil engineering.

Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply ().

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

Teach required and elective undergraduate and graduate courses for the Civil Engineering program.

Develop and sustain an active externally funded research program in geotechnical engineering.

Publish research in peer-reviewed journals.

Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in their academic and research endeavors.

Contribute to the continuity and accreditation of the Civil Engineering program.

Participate in service activities at departmental, college, and university levels and externally.

Contribute to initiatives aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion within the department and university.

Integrate safety practices into daily activities and commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field and a doctorate in civil engineering or a related engineering field

Required Experience (minimum requirements)

Experience in academic research related to geotechnical engineering or a closely related field.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

Previous experience in securing external research funding

Professional licensure, or ability to attain professional licensure, in civil engineering or a related field

Practical experience in civil engineering

Experience in teaching or instructional roles during postgraduate or doctoral studies

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)

Ability to conduct independent and collaborative research and publish in peer-reviewed journals