Faculty - Tenure-Track, Associate Prof- Civil Engineering

Faculty - Tenure-Track, Associate Prof
- Civil Engineering

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- Civil Engineering role at Utah Valley University.

The Department of Mechanical & Civil Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in transportation systems or traffic engineering to begin August 2026.

Job Details

• Salary:
  Depends on Qualifications
• Job Type: FT Faculty
• Job Number: FY2605156
• Closing: 1/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
• Location:
  
  800 W University Parkway, Orem
• Division: VP Academic Affairs

• Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, online, and laboratories, through demonstration, discussion, visual aids, individualized instruction, lectures, and other appropriate methods for educational delivery.
• Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught. Prepares instructional materials. Evaluates student performance using appropriate testing and grading procedures.
• Engages in scholarly activities including applied research and produces scholarly/creative work consistent with disciplinary specialization and the academic goals of the department.
• Serves the department, college, and university by attending departmental meetings, working on committees, and accepting other service appointments.

Graduation from an accredited institution with a Bachelor of Science and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, or closely related areas.

• Established teaching experience in the field of transportation engineering.
• Experience working in a civil engineering firm, agency, or organization.
• Experience in advising and mentoring students on curricula, professional organization engagement, and internship opportunities.
• Demonstrated history of successful research, with publications in journals and conferences.
• Involvement in applied research projects with undergraduate students.
• Possession or demonstrated pursuit of a P.E. or S.E. license.

• Frequent talking, hearing, sitting, walking, and standing.
• Frequent use of fine-hand manipulation associated with the use of a computer.

• Knowledge and experience in civil engineering, with an emphasis in transportation systems or traffic engineering.
• Familiarity with civil engineering BS curricula requirements, especially as it applies to ABET accreditation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong program coordination skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and evaluate students.
• Adaptive approach to learning, planning, refining, and delivering diverse civil engineering course content.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, agency administrators, and community practitioners from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in solving problems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to interpret the University's core values (exceptional care, exceptional accountability, and exceptional results).
• Ability to plan measurable objectives, prepare instructional materials, and follow an approved curriculum.
• Ability to assess student work and maintain and submit accurate and current plans, reports, and records involving student accountability, attendance, and performance.
• Ability to use a classroom learning management system, such as Canvas.
• Ability to conduct scholarship/creative works and service and have teaching interests that align with the civil engineering discipline.