Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering and Construction Management #27-09

California State University, Northridge•Northridge, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Civil Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach Civil Engineering courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and have research interests in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering or a related field. Responsibilities include providing advisement to undergraduates, supervision of graduate students, active and effective participation in curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation, and other departmental activities. Participation in professional student organizations may be required. In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Requirements

Ph.D. and B.S. in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
ABD (All But Dissertation) candidates will be considered but must complete the doctoral degree before August 19, 2026.
Teaching experience or strong potential to teach in Construction Management or Civil Engineering related courses at the College/University level, in-person, and/or online.
Published at least two papers in peer-reviewed conferences or journals within the last 5 years.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Must complete a background check satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of effective engagement or potential to engage with a diverse student body.
Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students.
Experience creating a student-centered learning environment.
Research/Lab experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring.
At least 3 years of industry experience in construction management or construction engineering.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching courses in construction management or construction engineering.
Demonstrated ability to conduct research in the field of construction management or construction engineering in the research statement.
Participation in grant proposal preparation, either as PI or Co-PI.

Responsibilities

Teach Civil Engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Conduct research in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering or a related field.
Provide advisement to undergraduates.
Supervise graduate students.
Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation.
Participate in other departmental activities.
Participate in professional student organizations.
Hold weekly office hours.
Attend faculty meetings.
Participate in the assessment of student learning.
Provide service to the department, college, and university.
Potentially teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online.