Assistant Professor - Civil Engineering Technology (2 Positions) - Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale State College•Farmingdale, NY

62d•$85,000 - $89,000

About The Position

Farmingdale State College invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the Civil Engineering Technology Department beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidates will develop and deliver courses, primarily at the undergraduate level, in multiple areas of Civil Engineering Technology, including mechanics, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, and/or transportation engineering. Teaching may also be required at the graduate level in related topics. Expectations of service include participation in student advisement, recruitment, leading student clubs and competitions, and other school and college activities. The candidate is also expected to engage with the region's private and public constituents and develop an externally funded research program. All faculty members at Farmingdale State College have three workload components: teaching, research and scholarly activity, and service. Candidates should have a research agenda that complements their area of academic specialty resulting in peer-reviewed publications, which are necessary for promotion and tenure at Farmingdale State College. We are also interested in candidates with a history of, or interest in, pursuing external funding for their research. The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest and high level of competence in teaching. The service component of the workload includes student advising and participation on committees. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills and must be committed to the continuous improvement process and the outcome-based assessment of the program to maintain specialized accreditation. Teaching assignments will include both day and evening classes, as well as possible online and/or hybrid course engagement. The Civil Engineering Technology Department administers an ETAC/ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degree program in Civil Engineering Technology, and the successful candidate will be expected to significantly contribute to the maintenance of this accreditation. The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include: Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion. Interest in participating in student-centered service activities. Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Requirements

PhD in Civil Engineering or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered, provided the doctorate is conferred by the time of appointment.
Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarship in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous industry or academic experience in Civil Engineering or a related field.
PE (Professional Engineer) license or ability to obtain licensure.
Previous college level teaching experience.
Prior experience in course and/or program development.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver courses, primarily at the undergraduate level, in multiple areas of Civil Engineering Technology, including mechanics, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, and/or transportation engineering.
Teaching may also be required at the graduate level in related topics.
Participation in student advisement, recruitment, leading student clubs and competitions, and other school and college activities.
Engage with the region's private and public constituents
Develop an externally funded research program.
Student advising and participation on committees.
Contribute to the maintenance of ETAC/ABET accreditation.