Assoc. Professor - Civil Engineering jobs in Modesto, CA

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Merced invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Teaching Professor level in the field of Civil Engineering. Areas of focus include (but are not limited to) structures, construction management, facilities management, geotechnical engineering, geomatics, and/or sustainable and resilient infrastructure. The position will contribute to enhancing undergraduate program curricula related to sustainable structures and civil engineering. Competitive candidates will have a strong record of, or demonstrated potential for (e.g., teaching assistant roles), teaching excellence at the undergraduate level and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to improve pedagogy and course delivery. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering or a related area at the time of appointment, which will be effective July 2024.

Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering or a related area at the time of appointment
* B.S. in Civil Engineering
* Experience teaching Civil Engineering courses at the undergraduate level
* Experience developing new undergraduate courses
* Experience mentoring and advising undergraduate students
* Record of interdisciplinary work and collaboration
* Commitment to inclusive teaching and mentoring practices
* Professional Engineering License in Civil Engineering (or related area) {preferred but not required}
* Record of interdisciplinary work and collaboration

* Record of interdisciplinary work and collaboration

• 3 required (contact information only)

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. With 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced is committed to interdisciplinary excellence in research and teaching as well as to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).

The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy.