ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR #00095415

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering (CArEE) at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T, formerly known as the University of Missouri-Rolla) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position, beginning in the Fall 2025 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 FY 2023. 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.

The successful candidate must hold at least a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in civil engineering or a closely related field, with demonstrated expertise in Geotechnical Engineering. Preference will be given to candidates with significant industry experience. A Ph.D. (or documented ABD status) in civil engineering with a geotechnical engineering focus is also preferred.

The candidate should have a strong academic background and scholarly credentials to teach courses in the following areas:

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Surveying
• Mechanics of Materials

Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE), or the ability to obtain PE licensure within a reasonable time frame, is strongly encouraged.

Demonstrated passion for teaching and familiarity with innovative pedagogies-including problem-based and service-based learning-will be highly valued during the evaluation process. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, the ability to develop effective course materials, and a commitment to student engagement and success.

Interested candidates should submit a complete application package that includes:

• A cover letter
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
• A teaching statement outlining areas of expertise, instructional interests, and pedagogical philosophy
• Contact information for at least three professional references

For full consideration, applications should be submitted by June 15, 2025.

Questions regarding the search may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Magdy Abdelrahman, at m.abdelrahman@mst.edu

University Information
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. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

KUMMER COLLEGE
Established in 2022, The Kummer College serves as a pathbreaking model for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university. Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T, this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities related to technology commercialization, business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and economic development. Within The Kummer College lives several departments: Department of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Department of Economics, Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE), Kummer Student Programs and the Division of Technology Transfer and Economic Development (TTED).

COLLEGE of ENGINEERING & COMPUTING (CEC)
Missouri S&T's College of Engineering and Computing is the largest of three colleges at S&T, accounting for approximately 80% of the total enrollment (about 4,500 undergraduates and 800 graduate students). The college includes more than 170 ranked faculty members who serve in 16 undergraduate programs, all with master's and doctoral equivalents organized into nine academic departments. The college recently added a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in bioengineering, both starting in fall 2024. Missouri S&T, supported by the College of Engineering and Computing, is nationally recognized for its career outcomes and ROI.

COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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