Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for a tenure-equivalent Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering, beginning August 2027.

The B.S. in Civil Engineering is growing quickly, and the department is adding depth in structures. This hire will build a new Minor in Structural Engineering and the graduate courses behind it. You will shape the structures curriculum from the start, set up the experimental work that supports it, and build a research program alongside it.

• Teach undergraduate reinforced concrete design and supporting courses such as Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, and first-year engineering
• Develop and teach upper-level electives and graduate courses for the structural engineering minor and a potential graduate certificate, such as advanced reinforced concrete design, finite element analysis, and assessment and rehabilitation of existing structures
• Develop, conduct, and supervise laboratory experiments for structural engineering courses and research
• Build an active research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students
• Mentor students and contribute to department and University service

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, completed before the start date
• Strong knowledge of the analysis, design, and behavior of reinforced concrete structures

• Experience in experimental testing of reinforced concrete members and structural materials
• Evidence of effective teaching
• Research or industry experience in reinforced concrete or structural engineering
• Record or clear potential of external funding and an independent research program
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure, or the ability to obtain it
• Active participation in organizations such as ACI, ASCE, or SEI

• Start date:
  
  August 2027
• Full consideration: applications received by January 11, 2027. Review continues until the positions are filled.

Compensation:
Commensurate with experience and rank.

Per Florida State University System directives, all H1B visa sponsorship is on hold until further notice. The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of hire and maintain status throughout their employment.

Florida Polytechnic University complies with applicable Florida laws and Florida Board of Governors requirements concerning foreign influence, including Board of Governors Regulation 9.012, Foreign Influence, and applicable provisions of Florida Statutes.

Certain positions, including research, research-related support, and visiting researcher positions, may be subject to additional screening, disclosure, and review requirements under applicable law and University policy. Applicants for covered positions may be required to provide complete and accurate information and supporting documentation regarding their educational and employment history, publications, research funding, affiliations, and other relevant activities, as applicable.

Any employment offer or appointment for a position subject to these requirements is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all applicable screenings, disclosures, and required approvals.

Florida Polytechnic University – Florida's only public university dedicated exclusively to STEM – has been ranked the #1 public college in the South for six consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report.

Founded in 2014 as the twelfth member of the State University System, Florida Poly is growing fast. Enrollment is at a record high, new degree programs and laboratories are coming online, and the…