Associate or Assistant Professor in Geotechnical Engineering
 Utah State University | |
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
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 United States, Utah, Logan | |
 Nov 02, 2024 | |
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Associate or Assistant Professor in Geotechnical Engineering Requisition ID: 2024-8359 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: College of Engineering Department: Civil & Environmental Engineering Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview Utah State University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) invites applications to fill a tenure-track, academic year faculty position in Geotechnical Engineering. It is expected that this position will be filled at the Assistant or Associate Professor level; however, outstanding candidates will be considered at all levels. Candidates with research, teaching and/or industry experience in all areas of geotechnical engineering are encouraged to apply. Some notable areas of interest include: bio-geotechnics, dams and levees, deep excavations, geotechnical earthquake engineering, energy geotechnics, environmental geotechnics, foundation engineering, ground improvement, transportation geotechnics, and underground construction. Applicants who leverage a combination of analytical, computational (including machine learning), experimental (lab or field) and/or numerical methods in their research will be preferred. Professional registration and prior academic or industry experience are also desirable. The search committee will begin considering applications on October 30, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be submitted prior to that date. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin their appointment on August 1, 2025. Responsibilities Successful applicants are expected to be effective teachers at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and to develop a vibrant, externally-funded research program that emphasizes strong student mentoring and high-impact peer-reviewed journal publications. Successful applicants are also expected to provide meaningful service to Utah State University, the citizens of Utah, and the geotechnical engineering profession as a whole. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
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**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. University Highlights Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (http://cee.usu.edu) offers BS, ME, MS, and PhD degrees. It has approximately 30 tenured/tenure track faculty, 6 research faculty, and 320 undergraduate students, 40 MS students and 40 PhD students. Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . About the Region U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU's main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute's 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. *updated 04/2024 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/8359/associate-or-assistant-professor-in-geotechnical-engineering/job?in_iframe=1 Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266 Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266 Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322 For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-8d9cb66a6bd8754d80ffa30994e71f5c | |