Assistant | Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, School of Science & Engineering

University of Northwestern - St. Paul • Minnesota, MN

6d • $65,584 - $72,872 • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides excellence in undergraduate teaching in the School of Science & Engineering while advancing Northwestern’s mission and strategic goals. The role includes curriculum development, student advising, and supervision of internships to promote student success and career readiness. It also contributes to recruitment and retention efforts, integrates technology into instruction, participates in service activities, and maintains professional expertise through ongoing development.

Faculty responsibilities are framed around teaching with effective pedagogy, serving the university through committee work and community involvement, engaging in scholarship that demonstrates discipline-specific contributions beyond UNW, and integrating faith into the classroom. Employees are also expected to actively partner with the University in discipling students intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media in its Christian mission.

The position is based at the University Campus in St. Paul, Minnesota. The work environment is a suburban Christian university or Christian-owned and operated radio station, alongside colleagues committed to Jesus Christ, Northwestern’s mission and values, and its policies. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated professional activity in the community.
• Desire to engage in scholarship, including integration of profession and Christianity.
• Maintain a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in interactions, and uphold Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement, and Declaration of Christian Community.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Maintain discretion and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong time-management and problem-solving abilities; ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and attend to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must pass initial and ongoing background checks.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Earned doctoral degree (PhD) in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Previous teaching at a post-secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in assigned instructional formats, integrating faith and learning; prepare syllabi, use the learning management system effectively, and assess, grade, and evaluate student learning.
• Contribute to curriculum design, course development, and assessment in support of continuous program improvement and alignment across department degrees.
• Advise and mentor students to support academic progress, career readiness, and professional development, including supervising internships and experiential learning as appropriate.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and scholarly or practitioner activity to remain current in the applied discipline and postsecondary teaching practices.
• Collaborate with departmental leadership to build and sustain off-campus partnerships supporting student internships, mentorships, and employment opportunities.
• Serve on department and university committees; participate in student recruitment and retention initiatives; and support institutional events and priorities.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
• Partner with the University in discipling students intellectually and spiritually and with Northwestern Media in its Christian mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level