ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE TEACHING PROFESSOR - Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering #00092843

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering (CArEE) at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T, formerly known as University of Missouri - Rolla) invites applications to fill a full-time Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor position starting fall semester 2025. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in Construction Engineering and Management (CEM). Primary duties include teaching at least three courses per semester. The candidate should also be willing to accept departmental service activities including leading student chapters of professional societies, senior design, online and corporate teaching assignments, and recruitment and outreach. The CEM area is strongly supported by MO-CCI and its member companies (mo-cci.mst.edu) and the selected candidate will be named as the MO-CCI Teaching Scholar.

With 25 full-time faculty members, the department positively impacts society through ground-breaking research and high-quality graduate and undergraduate education spanning a legacy of over 150 years. The department's research awards exceeded $11M in FY 2023. The department has over 820 students across the three-degree programs. The department enjoys strong support from alumni and corporate partners with nine endowed professorships. Recent fundraising resulted in an expansion of the Clayco-Advanced Construction and Materials Laboratory, which opened in 2021. The department's civil engineering program is highly ranked among the undergraduate and graduate programs by U.S. News and World Report. Additional information about the department can be found at care.mst.edu.

The successful candidate must at least hold BSc and MSc degrees in civil engineering or a closely related field with in-depth knowledge in CEM, preference will be given to candidates with significant construction industry experience. A PhD degree (or having a documented ABD status) in civil engineering with a CEM focus is also preferred. The candidate should have substantiated academic background and scholarly output to teach courses in the following areas:

• Building Information Modeling; Information Technology for Construction; Construction Technology for High-Rise Buildings; Construction Estimating and Scheduling; Pre-Project Planning and Feasibility Studies; and Logistics for Construction Industry.

Demonstrated passion for teaching and using innovative teaching pedagogies - including problem and service-based learning - will be highly considered in the evaluation process. The optimal candidate is expected to possess effective and efficient communication skills to develop course outlines, deliver course objectives, and engage students in CEM.

Interested candidates should submit full application package (cover letter; detailed resume; teaching statement including areas of competence, interests, and pedagogical approaches, and list of at least three professional references).

To ensure full consideration apply before December 15, 2024. Any questions about this search should be directed to the Search Committee Co-Chairs Dr. Islam El-adaway (eladaway@mst.edu) and Dr. Eric Showalter (wes@mst.edu).

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the multicultural community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a diverse population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

KUMMER COLLEGE
Established in 2022, The Kummer College serves as a pathbreaking model for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university. Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T, this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities related to technology commercialization, business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and economic development. Within The Kummer College lives several departments: Department of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Department of Economics, Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE), Kummer Student Programs and the Division of Technology Transfer and Economic Development (TTED).

COLLEGE of ENGINEERING & COMPUTING (CEC)
Missouri S&T's College of Engineering and Computing is the largest of three colleges at S&T, accounting for approximately 80% of the total enrollment (about 4,500 undergraduates and 800 graduate students). The college includes more than 170 ranked faculty members who serve in 16 undergraduate programs, all with master's and doctoral equivalents organized into nine academic departments. The college recently added a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in bioengineering, both starting in fall 2024. Missouri S&T, supported by the College of Engineering and Computing, is nationally recognized for its career outcomes and ROI.

COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With a vibrant and diverse cultural scene, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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