Assistant or Associate Professor in Natural Hazards Engineering

4 weeks ago

Lexington, Kentucky, United States University of Kentucky Full time
Job Title
Assistant or Associate Professor in Natural Hazards Engineering

Requisition Number
FE04208

Working Title

Department Name

8H300:Civil Engineering

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track

Required Education


Candidates must hold an ABET accredited degree and a doctorate degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related field.

Required Related Experience


The department is especially interested in candidates with expertise in natural hazards, remote sensing, and modeling and evaluation of the impacts of climate change on surface and subsurface geologic materials to identify and address risks to the built and natural environment; encompassing field, laboratory, analytical, and numerical studies of geomaterials and use of terrestrial and space-based remote sensing tools for hazard characterization and to improve infrastructure resilience to extreme events and geohazards such as landslides, mudflows, and rockslides.

Required License/Registration/Certification

State law requires faculty members teaching engineering design to become licensed as Professional Engineers in Kentucky within four years of being employed

Job Summary


The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Kentucky seeks candidates for a tenure-eligible, 9-month appointment (Regular Title Series) faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level in the area of Natural Hazards Engineering, with a strong interdisciplinary background in geotechnical/geological engineering and engineering geology.


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Review of applications will begin on October 1st 2024 and the posting will remain open until filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities


New faculty are expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate curricula in Civil Engineering as well as develop new and innovative courses; developing a strong, externally funded research program; and providing service to the university, the state, and the engineering profession.

New faculty are also encouraged to collaborate with faculty throughout the Department and across the University of Kentucky campus.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Ph.
D. in Civil Engineering

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

University Community of Inclusion


The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance.

We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.

In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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