Assistant Professor -Transportation Engineering

Marshall University • Huntington, WV

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About The Position

The Department of Civil Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences at Marshall University invites applications for a nine-month faculty position at the Assistant Professor level as (tenure-track with PhD Civil Engineering) or (non-tenure track with MS Civil Engineering). Position Description. The faculty member in this position is required to teach lecture and laboratory courses within transportation engineering and related topics: supervise student projects; pursue scholarly activities and professional development; engage in academic and career mentoring of students; assist in program assessment and execution of a continuous improvement plan; participate in university service; and engage in professional activities and organizations. The position is a 9-month appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates with an MS degree in Civil Engineering will be considered for hiring as a non-tenure-track, teaching-focused faculty member. Candidates with a PhD degree in Civil Engineering will be considered for hiring as a tenure-track faculty member with teaching and research responsibilities.

Requirements

• BS degree in Civil Engineering
• MS or PhD degree in Civil Engineering
• Specialization in transportation engineering, including traffic, geometric design, pavement, and/or transportation planning

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the practice of engineering and professional licensure are also desired

Responsibilities

• teach lecture and laboratory courses within transportation engineering and related topics
• supervise student projects
• pursue scholarly activities and professional development
• engage in academic and career mentoring of students
• assist in program assessment and execution of a continuous improvement plan
• participate in university service
• engage in professional activities and organizations

Benefits

• Work week is 37.5 hrs.
• A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
• Holidays - Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
• Annual and Sick Leave - Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance - Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
• Educational/Tuition Benefits - Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
• Retirement Plans - Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
• Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
• Wellness Programs - PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees