Assistant Professor - Civil Engineering (Mechanics)

Position Details Position Information Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24013 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Craig WoolardProfessor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineeringcraig.woolard@montana.edu406-994-7402Classification Title Professor Working Title Assistant Professor - Civil Engineering (Mechanics) Brief Position Overview The Department of Civil Engineering (CE) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in snow and ice mechanics (e.g., experimental, modelling, remote sensing, materials characterization) and/or cold regions engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor. Appointments at higher academic ranks will be considered for exceptional candidates. The CE Department offers BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering, and a BS degree in Construction Engineering Technology. The Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering ( NACOE ) offers a PhD degree in engineering with a Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Applied Mechanics option.Faculty Tenure Track Yes Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Position Number 4A3235 / 4A4220 / 4A5244 Department Civil Engineering Division College of Engineering Appointment Type Faculty Contract Term Academic Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Commensurate with academic rank, experience, and qualifications Contract Type MUS If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement The Department of Civil Engineering (CE) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in snow and ice mechanics (e.g., experimental, modelling, remote sensing, materials characterization) and/or cold regions engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor. Appointments at higher academic ranks will be considered for exceptional candidates. The CE Department offers BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering, and a BS degree in Construction Engineering Technology. The Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering ( NACOE ) offers a PhD degree in engineering with a Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Applied Mechanics option.Approximately 700 students are enrolled in these programs supported by over 20 full time faculty. Research opportunities within the Department are enhanced by close association with the Subzero Research Laboratory ( SRL ) that focuses on ice/snow science, the Center for Biofilm Engineering ( CBE ), the Western Transportation Institute ( WTI ), the Energy Research Institute ( ERI ) and the Montana Engineering Education Research Center ( MEERC ). The Department also provides hands-on experience for students through a variety of community-based projects.Candidates for these positions will be hired as part of a NACOE’s Resilient and Sustainable Communities Initiative intended to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and promote the development of engineering solutions that help communities prepare for threats, evaluate risks, and adapt to and recover from natural and human caused disruptions without compromising future generations. The Initiative will add faculty across all departments in the NACOE (Electrical and Computer Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and the Gianforte School of Computing). Faculty with cross disciplinary interests and expertise are particularly encouraged to apply.Full-time tenure track appointments in the Department of Civil Engineering will have primary responsibilities in teaching, research, and service. Successful candidates will become an integral member of the Department, with duties to include teaching courses in the curriculum, contributing to program and curriculum development, developing a nationally recognized research program with extramural funding, and participating in professional/service activities. MSU and the NACOE value diverse perspectives and are committed to continually supporting, promoting, and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse university community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed. In support of our strategic plan, which promotes access and respect, we enthusiastically encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to CE undergraduate and graduate instruction, mentoring, and advising;

Develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program;

Produce scholarly works; and

Participate in professional/service/outreach activities, and

Contribute to the Resilient and Sustainable Communities Initiative

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

PhD in Civil Engineering or related engineering field;

Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills; and

Evidence of scholarly achievements in the broad areas of engineering mechanics with specific expertise in snow, ice and/or cold regions engineering applications

Evidence of the ability to contribute to the Resilient and Sustainable Communities Initiative

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Academic experience;

Professional experience;

Research interests that complement and expand current CE research programs and contribute to the Resilient and Sustainable Communities Initiative;

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines with a strategic focus.

Demonstrated ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the CE and NACOE programs; and

Professional registration or ability to become registered as a Professional Engineer within five years from date of employment.

The Successful Candidate Will

The Successful Candidate will be a dynamic researcher and communicator who has demonstrated:

excellent written and oral communication skills;

the ability to teach and mentor students;

the ability to establish a research program that is complimentary to Departmental strengths in the broad area of engineering mechanics with specific expertise in snow, ice and/or cold regions engineering application; and

effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Physical Demands Primary work environment is an office, classroom, and laboratory setting.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.The Program Founded in 1893 as a Land Grant University, Montana State University ( MSU ) is composed of eight academic colleges and a graduate school and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of over 16,000 students, including around 2,000 graduate students. MSU is designated as an Carnegie Foundation R1 university for its research activity and is one of only two universities with an extremely high undergraduate enrollment profile to achieve this designation.Bozeman is an extended community of about 75,000 nestled in the Rocky Mountains in southwest Montana. In addition to providing access to an extraordinary ecosystem for teaching and research programs, Bozeman is renowned for year-round recreational and cultural opportunities including access to world class ski areas, three blue-ribbon trout rivers and the Gallatin National Forest. The city boasts high quality medical facilities, a low crime rate, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, a symphony orchestra and choir, an annual opera, and nationally known cultural and recreational events. The K-12 educational system, growing reputation of Montana State University, and pristine natural environment of the area combine to make Bozeman one of America’s most desirable university towns. The Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is served by 8 national airlines and is the busiest airport in the state.The Department The CE Department has 17 tenured or tenure-track faculty and offers ABET -accredited baccalaureate programs in both civil engineering and construction engineering technology, and graduate programs at the Master’s and PhD levels. The Department has approximately 660 undergraduate students and 50 graduate students. The Department is responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in engineering mechanics for the College of Engineering ( COE ). Research opportunities within the Department are enhanced by ties with the Western Transportation Institute ( WTI ) and the Center for Biofilm Engineering ( CBE ), as well the resources available in the Subzero Laboratory Facility ( SRL ), all of which are part of the College of Engineering ( COE ).The COE has maintained an international reputation in the field of snow and ice mechanics since the early 1970’s in studies dealing with snow and ice structure, metamorphism and avalanches. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and enhance the snow and ice mechanics and/or cold region engineering program. Campus wide, MSU researchers have gained prestigious international reputations for their extramurally funded cold-focused research in a range of disciplines. The SRL , which is housed in the CE Department, was constructed in 2008. It provides a focal point for leading interdisciplinary and synergistic cryosphere research and education endeavors. With the interdisciplinary nature of the SRL , the successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty in other engineering departments and in other disciplines.The College The College of Engineering comprises five academic departments – Chemical & Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, and is home to the Center for Biofilm Engineering ( CBE ), Western Transportation Institute ( WTI ), Montana Microfabrication Facility ( MMF ), Subzero Science and Engineering Research Facility, Montana Manufacturing Extension Center ( MMEC ), and Army and Air Force ROTC Units. The College offers a full suite of masters degrees; a Ph.D. in Engineering with options in the fields of Applied Mechanics, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering; and a Ph.D. in Computer Science.With a wide array of research programs in progress, MSU engineering faculty and students have received an impressive number of awards. In the last three years alone, MSU engineering students have received two Rhodes Scholarships, a Marshall Fellowship, a Gates-Cambridge Fellowship, as well as four Goldwater scholarships. The Norm Asbjornson Innovation Center ( NAIC ) was completed in Fall 2018 and this innovative facility will transform engineering education and scholarly activity at MSU .Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Upon a successful search Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on October 15, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.Special Instructions To apply, submit all of the following:(1) a letter of application addressing the listed required and preferred qualifications(2) a current curriculum vita(3) a brief teaching statement(4) a brief research statement(5) the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) current professional references.A complete application packet including all the listed items is highly encouraged. Missing materials and/or information may not be requested and may result in your application not being considered for the position.Diversity Statement Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html