Instructional Assistant or Associate Professor - Structural/Geotechnical Engineering (Finance)
Department: Civil Engineering Salary: Commensurate with experience
Description:
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Houston invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position to begin Fall 2025. The appointment is at the Instructional Assistant or Associate Professor rank and in the areas of structural and geotechnical engineering.
Responsibilities will include a 3/3 teaching load in civil engineering and service roles in curriculum development, assessment and evaluation for program accreditation, community engagement, and professional development. The position is full-time, benefits eligible, and non-tenure-track. Appointments are made on an annual 9-month basis.
Salary and rank commensurate with experience.
Located in Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, UH is a Carnegie Tier One public research university that is located on a park-like campus a few minutes from the Houston city center. Houston is an international and multicultural city, with world-class theaters, museums, restaurants, and professional sports teams. It offers affordable housing and enjoys a low cost of living.
Qualifications
The ideal applicant for this position will be able to demonstrate the ability to function in a collaborative atmosphere with multiple stakeholders. Candidates must possess a solid commitment to engineering education and should demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Position Requirements
1. Ph.D. in Civil Engineering.
2. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in a US State or Territory.
3. Proven ability to teach core undergraduate courses, including Statics, Mechanics of Solids, Structural Analysis, and Geotechnical Engineering, along with experience in conducting laboratory sessions.
Other Preferred Qualifications:
1. Practical experience in the Civil Engineering industry.
2. Ability to teach courses in Foundation Engineering and Transportation Engineering.
For more information and to apply, visit uh.edu/provost/faculty/prospective-faculty/ . Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, and the names and contact information of three references. Only applications with all required documents will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon the selection of the final candidate. All positions at the University of Houston are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.
