Louisiana Tech University--Department of Civil Engineering

INSTITUTION: Louisiana Tech University
DEPARTMENT: Department of Civil Engineering
POSITION: Tenure-Track Professorship in Structural Engineering
LINK: http://www.coes.latech.edu
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Structural Engineering Faculty Position at Louisiana Tech

Louisiana Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structural Engineering. Candidates must hold a doctorate or equivalent degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and demonstrate high-quality teaching and research potential. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the areas of advanced structural analysis and concrete/steel design of structural systems, develop an effective program of externally funded research, advise M.S. and Ph.D. students, and engage in university, professional and program service activities. There are opportunities for collaborative research with current Civil and Mechanical Engineering faculty members, many of whom are doing active research in Trenchless Technology. Louisiana Tech’s structural testing facilities include an array of screw-driven and servo-hydraulic testing systems as well as a strong floor facility equipped with three 500 kip actuators. Outstanding candidates at the assistant, associate and full professor level will be considered.

Send curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and goals, a description of teaching experience and interests, and names and contact information for at least three references in a single PDF file electronically to facsearch@latech.edu with the subject line "<Last Name, First Initial> - Civil Faculty Search." Review of applications and nominations will begin on November 1, 2013, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.  The starting date for each position is September 1, 2014 (possibly sooner). Louisiana Tech University is an EEO/AA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. See the College website for more information: http://www.coes.latech.edu.

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Dr. Jenna P. Carpenter

Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies

Wayne and Juanita Spinks Professor

Director, Office for Women in Science and Engineering

College of Engineering and Science

Louisiana Tech University

PO Box 10348

Ruston, LA  71272

(318) 257-2101

jenna@latech.edu