Assistant Professor of Teaching

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatics Engineering at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor. The ideal candidate will have a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and significant design experience in civil and environmental engineering, including preparation of plans, specifications, and engineering studies. Expertise in applied, industry-relevant transportation problems or advanced analytical methods is highly desirable. The position will involve teaching courses such as structural analysis, drawings, and design-related classes, including the senior design capstone. The department offers ABET-accredited undergraduate programs, a Master's in Civil Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Transportation and Environmental Engineering, serving approximately 400 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. Faculty are engaged in interdisciplinary research in Urban Mobility, Infrastructure, and Sustainability/Resilience, supported by three research centers. The College of Engineering and Computer Science is recognized for its rapid progress and offers specializations in national priority areas. Florida Atlantic University, a large public university with multiple campuses, is known for its research growth and student achievement, holding an R1 designation for very high research activity.

Requirements

B.S. degree and a Ph.D. in civil or environmental engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Florida, or in another state with the ability to acquire such a license in Florida.
Demonstrated ability in communication, interpersonal skills, collaboration, leadership, and student motivation.

Nice To Haves

Significant design experience in the preparation of plans, specifications, and engineering studies.
Academic work focuses on applied, industry-relevant transportation problems or emerging analytical methods in the field.

Responsibilities

Teach structural analysis, drawings classes, and design-related classes including senior design capstone.
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
Participate in professional and departmental service activities.
Become familiar with new pedagogies such as active learning and AI literacy in civil and environmental engineering.
Re-create knowledge for educating and nurturing students and translating knowledge into practice.