Position Summary Michigan State University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, invites applications for two nine-month fixed-term teaching specialist positions in civil engineering beginning August 16, 2019. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching design and analysis classes both at the undergraduate and graduate level in civil engineering. The primary duties of this position are teaching and service. The teaching and service duties will be consistent with the department policies. The candidate must have the ability to teach civil engineering courses in structural engineering, materials engineering, and geotechnical engineering at both undergraduate and graduate levels and effectively communicate with undergraduate and graduate students. Successful candidates must have an M.S. degree in civil engineering and 3 to 5 years of industry or academic experience. Candidates who have passed the fundamentals of engineering exam and be either on track or have already obtained Professional Licensure will be given preference. The candidate must be able to teach senior level and graduate level courses design and analysis of concrete and steel structures, advanced concrete materials, and soil mechanics. The CEE Department at MSU is organized around civil engineering and environmental engineering degree programs, and faculty members specializing in research sub disciplines including structures, pavements, environmental and water resources. The Department currently has 22 tenure-system faculty members, with approximately 500 undergraduate and 130 graduate students. Degrees in both civil engineering and environmental engineering are offered at the BS, MS and PhD levels. MSU enjoys a park-like campus with outlying research facilities and natural areas. The campus is located in the city of East Lansing, adjacent to the capital city of Lansing. The Lansing metropolitan area has a diverse population of approximately 450,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. The University is proactive about its obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and provides individual accessibility plans to students and employees with disabilities. Michigan State University is also proactive in exploring opportunities for employment for dual career families, both inside and outside the University, and respects all family forms. Information about MSU’s dual career support can be found at http://miwin.msu.edu/. Information about WorkLife at MSU can be found at http://worklife.msu.edu/. Required Degree Masters -Civil Engineering Minimum Requirements - The candidate must have the ability to teach civil engineering courses in structural engineering, materials engineering, and geotechnical engineering at both undergraduate and graduate levels and effectively communicate with undergraduate and graduate students.
- Successful candidates must have an M.S. degree in civil engineering and 3 to 5 years of industry or academic experience.
- Candidates who have passed the fundamentals of engineering exam and be either on track or have already obtained Professional Licensure will be given preference.
- The candidate must be able to teach senior level and graduate level courses design
Required Application Materials Candidates must submit an application for this position through: http://careers.msu.edu/ and refer to position 552192. Applicants must submit: - a cover letter
- curriculum vita
- a statement of teaching
- contact information for three references
Special Instructions Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received before February 1, 2019. Questions are welcome by contacting the search committee chair through email at cee-teach-search@egr.msu.edu. Review of Applications Begins On 02/01/2019 Website https://www.egr.msu.edu/cee MSU Statement Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges. |