"Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering (Tenure Track) – School of Science and Engineering"

The School of Science and Engineering at Duquesne University invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track assistant professor position in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Science with a start date of August 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to help build the new civil engineering program at Duquesne and to train the next generation of engineers for the ever-changing workforce. Candidates with expertise in structural, geotechnical, and environmental/water resources are strongly encouraged to apply. The candidate will be responsible for developing and teaching undergraduate courses, developing a funded research program, advising and mentoring students, and providing service to the department, university, and profession.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering field by the start date of employment.
• Ability to teach core undergraduate civil engineering courses.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Record of teaching excellence
• Experience with ABET accreditation
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
• Alternately, the applicants may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
• Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the Mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter including research areas and goals, CV, a teaching statement (include core civil engineering courses or topics that you have or can teach), and contact information for a minimum of three professional references (include name, position, email and phone number, and relationship to the applicant). Applications will be reviewed starting 17 November 2025 and continue until the position has been filled.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.