ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR - Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering #00095415

University of Missouri System•Rolla, MO

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering (CArEE) at Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) invites application for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position, beginning in the Spring 2026 semester. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in Geotechnical Engineering and other fundamental civil engineering courses, including Surveying and Mechanics of Materials. Primary duties include teaching a minimum of three courses per semester. The candidate should also be willing to contribute to departmental service activities, including leading student chapters of professional societies, mentoring senior design teams,supporting online and corporate education efforts, and participating in recruitment and outreach. With 25 full-time faculty members, the department positively impacts society through ground-breaking research and high-quality graduate and undergraduate education, continuing a legacy of over 150 years. The department's research awards exceeded $11 million in FY2023. CArEE serves over 820 students across three degree programs and enjoys strong support from alumni and industry, with nine endowed professorships. Recent fundraising enabled the expansion of the Clayco Advanced Construction and Materials Laboratory, which opened in 2021. The civil engineering program is consistently ranked among the top undergraduate and graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report. Additional information about the department is available at care.mst.edu. Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. 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Requirements

must hold at least a B.Sc. and M. Sc. in civil engineering or a closely related field, which demonstrated expertise in Geotechnical Engineering
strong academic background and scholarly credentials to teach courses in Geotechnical Engineering, Surveying, and Mechanics of Materials
Demonstrated passion for teaching and familiarity with innovative pedagogies - including problem based and service based learning
excellent communication skills
the ability to develop effective course materials
a commitment to student agreement and success

Nice To Haves

significant industry experience
A Ph. D. (or documented ABD status) in civil engineering with geotechnical engineering focus is also preferred
Licensure as a Professional Engineering (PE), or the ability to obtain PE licensure within a reasonable time frame, is strongly encouraged

Responsibilities

teaching courses in Geotechnical Engineering and other fundamental civil engineering courses, including Surveying and Mechanics of Materials
teaching a minimum of three courses per semester
contribute to departmental service activities, including leading student chapters of professional societies, mentoring senior design teams,supporting online and corporate education efforts, and participating in recruitment and outreach