Assistant Professor Civil Engineering and Construction

Assistant Professor Civil Engineering and Construction

Job : 291479
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. In 2018, Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers.

Location

With more than 29,500 students nearly
150 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction is committed to preparing students for leadership roles in the planning, design, and management of integrated infrastructure systems that are critical to society. Our mission emphasizes experiential learning, research, and community engagement that address regional and global challenges in construction, civil infrastructure, and the built environment. Looking ahead, the Department is committed to expanding its research capacity in resilient and sustainable infrastructure and advancing the integration of digital technologies in design and construction, while preparing the next generation of experts to meet the nation's growing infrastructure and its renewal needs.

The four (4) faculty hired through this cluster will play a pivotal role in shaping the future. This initiative aims to bring together expertise in the following areas: (1) digital transformation, (2) advanced structural methods, (3) process & infrastructure systems, and (4) infrastructure resilience and water. The new faculty will strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, expand graduate education (including PhD-level research), and position Georgia Southern University as a leader in solutions for America's new and aging infrastructure.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Department Chair, the position requires teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing and sustaining an externally funded research program, and providing service to the department, college, university, and profession. The successful candidates will teach courses in assigned areas, like Construction Finance, Quantity Estimating, Cost Estimating;
Building Information Modeling, Construction Graphics, Project Planning and Scheduling;
Introduction to Construction Management, Construction Administration;
Building Materials & Systems, Construction Surveying, and/or Building Codes, and may develop new courses aligned with their expertise, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, support accreditation and assessment efforts, and actively engage in professional societies. The position is a tenure-track, 10-month academic year appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field
  * with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management, by August 1, 2026.
• Evidence of research productivity in one or more of the following four relevant areas:
  • Digital Transformation: digital twin technologies, AI applications in construction, and smart cities
  • Advanced Structural Methods: prefabrication…