Assistant or Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Transportation - WVU Tech

West Virginia University • Beckley, WV • 1w ago

Description The West Virginia University Institute of Technology at Beckley (WVU Tech), a divisional four-year campus of West Virginia University (WVU), is currently seeking applications for the following employment opportunity: The Department of Civil Engineering within the Leonard C. Nelson School of Engineering seeks to hire an Associate Professor in Civil Engineering. The nine-month contract position is full-time, tenure-track, and benefits-eligible. The successful candidate will be expected to teach basic engineering courses as well as a variety of civil engineering courses such as Transportation Engineering, Highway Engineering, Integrated Civil Engineering Design, Surveying and upper-level elective transportation engineering courses. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue scholarly activities which may include research opportunities with the West Virginia Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, or similar funding agencies. Other auxiliary duties include those normally associated with a faculty position in an ABET-accredited civil engineering program. Anticipated Start Date: August 15, 2025 Location: Beckley, WV

Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately

About WVU Tech WVU Tech is a four-year institution in Beckley, WV, with a supportive learning environment due to an average 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and class size of 17. The campus is close to numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, including state and national parks, skiing areas and whitewater rafting. WVU Tech offers a broad array of degree programs including Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering; Construction Management; Computer Science and Information Systems. Six degree programs have current accreditation with ABET. More information about the Leonard C. Nelson School of Engineering can be found at: http://engineering.wvutech.edu/.

Qualifications A doctoral degree in Civil Engineering with a transportation emphasis, or a closely related field, is required. An ABD (all but dissertation) status will be considered for the assistant professor rank, though the doctoral degree must be awarded within the first year of employment. If pertinent doctoral degree has not been awarded within the first year of employment, the incumbent will be given a terminal contract for the immediately following academic year. Commitment to teaching excellence, responsiveness to student needs, and good communication skills are essential. Interest in scholarship/research, service to the university and the profession, and developing relationships with the consulting industry and public entities such as the West Virginia Department of Highways are also essential. Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience in transportation planning and/or engineering is desirable. To be considered at the Associate Professor rank, applicants must have a minimum of five years of higher education teaching experience or equivalent. Application Material Letter of interest Curriculum Vitae Statement of teaching philosophy Unofficial copies of all transcripts Contact information for three professional references including telephone number and email address. It is preferred that the three references include at least one from academia and at least one from industry.

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West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.

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