Assistant Professor-Water Resources Engineering

North Carolina A & T State University•Greensboro, NC

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering (CAEE) Department and the College of Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT) invite applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (9-month) position. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and sustain a strong externally-funded research program in Water Resources Engineering and produce an excellent record of scholarly publication; bring pedagogical skills to teach undergraduate and graduate courses; supervise MS and Ph.D. theses; and provide service to the university and its units, to the state and regional community, as well as to the appropriate professional organizations. The primary responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, conducting research, student advising, student mentoring and recruitment, curriculum development, conducting scholarly activities, and other activities as expected. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation procedures, program assessment, and service to the department, College, and University as needed. Primary Function of Organizational Unit North Carolina A & T State University is a public land grant high research activity institution that is committed to dedicated teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. The University enrolls over 15,200 students. Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as "R2-High Research Activity" in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve "R1-Very High Research Activity" status. It also holds Carnegie's earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as "best for business" by the CNBC financial network. The College of Engineering, with over 2,800 students, has EAC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET-accredited program in Computer Science. On the Graduate level, the College has 8 Masters of Science Degree programs, and 5 Doctoral programs. The 5 research cluster areas of the College of Engineering (COE) are Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications and Complex Systems and Networks. The College welcomes team members who thrive in an environment that embraces diversity and inclusion within the student body, faculty, and staff. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe. The Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering provides academic preparation for students studying for BS degrees in Architectural Engineering, BS degrees in Civil Engineering, and MS degrees in Civil Engineering.

Requirements

Competitive candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline and demonstrate the ability to teach core undergraduate and graduate courses in water resources engineering, fostering strong student outcomes.
They should have a proven track record of academic excellence, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to inclusive excellence.
Candidates should also be willing to engage in interdisciplinary approaches to address complex technical and societal challenges.

Nice To Haves

Experience in curriculum development, ABET accreditation process, involvement with the student organizations.
Candidates are expected to exhibit a strong commitment to an open and collegial environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member.
A commitment to student learning and promoting a culture that values diversity.
A Professional Engineering license is preferred.