Please share this faculty position announcement with potential candidates: https://facultyemployment-stthomas.icims.com/jobs/3746/tenure-track-civil-engineering-faculty-%28open-rank%29---school-of-engineering/job . Note that the preferred start date is before February 1st, 2019.
OVERVIEW
The School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas has an opening for a faculty position in Civil Engineering. The position is open rank tenure track including the possibility of Clinical (non-tenure track) appointment.
As a student-focused institution with a strong hands-on curriculum, we emphasize undergraduate and graduate education that provides technical excellence with a significant emphasis on real world applications. Faculty at St. Thomas have the freedom to grow and pursue excellence in their area of engineering passion as educators and researchers. St. Thomas' location in the vibrant metro-area community of Minneapolis-St Paul provides for an outstanding balance of life and work. Join our growing team as we work to build something truly special here in Minnesota.
Candidates with excellence in all areas of Civil Engineering are welcome while special consideration will be given to candidates in the fields of hydrology, water resources, or environmental engineering. Professional Engineer (PE) licensure and significant industry experience are also preferred. Successful candidates will be expected to develop and provide undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise, establish and maintain active research programs, and provide service to the department, university, and profession.
QUALIFICATIONS
A PhD in a relevant Engineering discipline is required for tenure track positions. To be considered for Clinical faculty, candidates must have a masters' degree in engineering with significant industry experience. Candidates with Professional Engineer (PE) licensure are preferred. All applicants must have demonstrable skills necessary for excellence in teaching.
Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota's largest private university. Its 10,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.
The University of St. Thomas is committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and the goals of affirmative action/equal opportunity. The University welcomes nominations and applications from a diverse applicant pool.
The University of St. Thomas, Minnesota Human Resources Department advertises the official job listing on its website at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES
Applicants must apply on-line at www.stthomas.edu/jobs providing 1) a letter of application (cover letter), 2) a curriculum vita, 3) a list of 3 references, and 4) a written statement of teaching philosophy & research interests. More information about the School of Engineering can be found at www.stthomas.edu/engineering. Positions will remain open until filled. Full consideration will be given to applications received prior to November 15th. A preferred start date is prior to February 1, 2019.
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Deborah Besser, PE(CA), PhD, ENV SP
University of St.Thomas
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