Assistant/Associate Professor - Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Summary

The Reiners Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Trine University invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor with a preferred start date of August 2026. We seek a dynamic, student-centered educator who will contribute to our mission of promoting intellectual and personal development through professionally focused and formative learning opportunities. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching, mentoring, and engaging undergraduate students in both classroom and laboratory settings while contributing to the continued growth of the civil engineering program. The faculty member will be expected to teach transportation engineering courses and support other areas of the curriculum based on departmental needs. The candidate will also pursue scholarly and professional activities that enhance undergraduate education and strengthen industry engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Mentoring

• Teach undergraduate civil engineering courses, including courses in transportation engineering.
• Teach courses in surveying, geographic information systems (GIS), and/or civil engineering materials.
• Support instruction in foundational civil engineering courses as needed.
• Develop engaging, hands-on learning experiences that emphasize conceptual understanding, problem-solving, and real-world applications.
• Supervise undergraduate design projects, including capstone design and experiential learning activities.
• Maintain regular office hours and provide thoughtful academic and career advising.

Scholarship and Professional Development

• Engage in scholarly or professional activities consistent with the university’s mission and focused on enhancing undergraduate education.
• Involve undergraduate students in research, applied projects, or scholarly activities.
• Present scholarly work at conferences and/or publish in relevant journals or engineering education venues.
• Maintain professional engagement through participation in relevant professional societies and continuing professional development.

Service

• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Contribute to student recruitment, outreach, and industry engagement initiatives.
• Support ABET accreditation processes and continuous improvement efforts within the civil engineering program.

Education and/or Experience

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field required
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring excellence.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collegially in a collaborative academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level (as instructor, lecturer, or TA).
• Experience or strong interest in active learning, project-based learning, and laboratory instruction.
• Record or potential for scholarly activity involving undergraduates (applied research, curriculum innovation, or engineering education).

Applicants should submit

1. Cover letter describing qualifications, teaching interests, and alignment with the University’s mission.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. A two-page statement of teaching philosophy that describes approaches to engaging and supporting undergraduate learners.
4. A one-page statement of scholarly interests, highlighting ways to involve undergraduates in potential research or applied projects.
5. Contact information for three professional references.