Professor, Tenure-Track; Department of Civil and Environmental Engin

Overview

Job Title:

Open Rank Professor, 9 Month Salaried Tenure-Track (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Florida A&M University – Florida College of Engineering)

Location:

Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Florida A&M University – Florida State University (FAMU-FSU) joint College of Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track position. We are seeking highly qualified applicants with research on fluid dynamics in the near-shore and offshore environments. The specific focus of this search is to expand the collaboration with the faculty in structural and geotechnical engineering.

Applicants with significant overlap with the current faculty expertise (for example, focus on wind tunnel testing or focus on structural mechanics rather than fluid mechanics) will not be competitive.

The candidate must show evidence of research and collaboration in fluid-structure interaction such as wind-structure or wave-structure interactions. We are especially interested in a candidate with an interdisciplinary background and research experience. Example areas of interest include but not limited to:

• CFD simulations of wind or wave effects on structures
• Computational modeling of turbulence in atmospheric boundary layer winds
• Hydroelasticity and wave mechanics (in a scale relevant to typical coastal structures)
• Hydrodynamic loads on offshore platforms and energy structures
• Fluid dynamics associated with tropical cyclones near surface, under current and future climate conditions

Candidates must possess an earned Ph.D. in civil and environmental engineering or a closely related discipline. Post-doctoral experience in related topic areas is preferred. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a robust externally funded research program, have a strong commitment to teaching excellence in undergraduate and graduate courses, and participate in college and professional service. Possession of a Professional Engineering (PE) License or the ability to obtain a Florida PE license is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will work in areas that complement and strengthen existing faculty research and teaching in fluid dynamics. We expect to hire at the Assistant Professor rank, but well-qualified candidates will be considered at a higher rank.

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is the nexus of two major public universities, each with a distinct mission but focused on world-class engineering education and research. Created by the Florida Legislature in 1982, the joint institution is the college of engineering for both Florida A&M and Florida State universities. This unique combination of focus, resources and mission from our parent institutions has created on our campus a truly innovative atmosphere that leverages the benefits of the traditional HBCU model with the innovations of an R-1 public research university.

After completing prerequisites at their home institution, FAMU and FSU students learn, study and research together at our independent campus with joint-appointed faculty and staff. Students graduate from their enrolling university and from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. Both FAMU and FSU are part of the State University System of Florida and are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Additionally, all seven (7) of the college’s eligible undergraduate degree programs are accredited by ABET.

Any questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair:
Dr. Wenrui Huang, whuangu.fsu.edu.

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a…