Assistant Professor in Construction Engineering, Tenure Track

ETSU•Johnson City, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology and Surveying at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is seeking to hire a tenure track assistant professor in Construction Engineering or a closely related field starting August 15, 2027. This is a 9-month faculty position. The successful candidate will primarily teach in the undergraduate construction engineering technology (CET) program. Responsibilities include teaching a variety of undergraduate courses and laboratories in areas such as statics, engineering mechanics, construction fundamentals, construction materials, structural/steel design, thermal and fluid design and other construction courses. The candidate is also expected to maintain an active externally funded research portfolio and supervise graduate students. Additionally, the role also involves supporting ABET accreditation activities and the senior design project in the CET program. Other duties include directing student projects, participating in student recruitment events, engaging in departmental and institutional service activities, and perform other tasks/duties assigned by the department chair. The Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology, Interior Architecture and Surveying is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences in the newly formed School of Sciences, Engineering and Math. The department is a multidisciplinary department with 19 faculty and support staff. The department offers one ABET-accredited General Engineering program, a new Mechatronics Engineering program, and four ABET-accredited Engineering Technology programs in Biomedical, Construction, Electronic, and Manufacturing. The department also offers a CIDA-accredited Interior Architecture and an ABET-accredited Surveying and Mapping program. The department has an MS in Engineering Technology program with two concentrations including Digital Construction and Data Analytics.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Construction or Civil Engineering (or a closely related field) by the hire date.
Successful record of research and applied scholarly activities.
Experiences in laboratory and hands-on instruction.
Demonstrated experience and commitment to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.
Ability to inspire and motivate students using hands-on, applied, and experiential learning.
Knowledge of student-centered and innovative instructional strategies including online teaching experience.
Ability to effectively and respectfully work, communicate, and collaborate in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.
A strong commitment to undergraduate engineering education.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of experience in the construction industry.
A strong record of scholarly publications and externally funded research.
Experience with ABET accreditation processes.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure, or the ability to obtain licensure in the State of Tennessee.

Responsibilities

Teach a variety of undergraduate courses and laboratories in areas such as statics, engineering mechanics, construction fundamentals, construction materials, structural/steel design, thermal and fluid design and other construction courses.
Maintain an active externally funded research portfolio.
Supervise graduate students.
Support ABET accreditation activities.
Support the senior design project in the CET program.
Direct student projects.
Participate in student recruitment events.
Engage in departmental and institutional service activities.
Perform other tasks/duties assigned by the department chair.