"Assistant Professor - Structural Engineering"

Job Description

Assistant Professor - Structural Engineering
Boise State University

Job no: 499230
Work type: Faculty
Location: Boise, ID
Categories: College of Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering (CE) at Boise State University invites applications for a full-time nine-month tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level beginning August 2026. The priority application deadline is November 1, 2025. We seek an innovative researcher and educator specializing in structural engineering, with primary consideration given to candidates whose scholarship and teaching align with this field. In research, candidates are expected to maintain a balance of independence and collaboration development with colleagues within CE, the College of Engineering, and/or the University. Candidates with research expertise in all areas of structural engineering are welcome to apply, including, but not limited to, ones with specialties in the areas of interest to Idaho and the Western United States, such as novel hybrid structural design, performance optimization, bridge engineering, climate adaptation and hazard (e.g., wildfires) resilience, natural and manmade hazard (e.g., wildfires and earthquake) mitigation, building information modeling (BIM), structural health monitoring (SHM), the application of AI/ML in structural engineering, innovative structural systems, sensor networks, and the Internet of Things.

This position could contribute to an interdisciplinary, multi-institutional and multi-year initiative on energy-water system resilience. Such work includes regular engagement for the NSF and State-funded I-CREWs project with collaborative research, meetings, and potentially other activities. An example area of focus could include hydropower systems. If you are interested in this opportunity, please indicate in your cover letter how your experience and interests would enable you to support the initiative.

Department overview

The Department of Civil Engineering at Boise State University has approximately 270 undergraduate students and 25 graduate (MS) students. Two interdisciplinary PhD programs, one in Engineering and one in Computing, are available to the civil engineering faculty for recruiting PhD students. Ten faculty members provide inclusive and engaging educational and research experiences to develop sustainable and resilient engineered and natural systems.

About Boise State

Boise State University is a powerhouse of creativity, research, and impact. Our campus sits along the Boise River and reaches into the heart of Idaho's capital - a vibrant hub for innovation, culture, and outdoor adventure. We're nationally recognized for trailblazing research, student success, and community impact.

Our faculty are scholars, mentors, and changemakers who advance ideas, discoveries, and the next generation of leaders. Boise offers the perfect backdrop - a welcoming city with a thriving arts scene, growing tech sector, and mountains on the horizon. Join us and help shape a bold, collaborative academic community.

Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.

About Boise

Boise, Idaho, known as the "City of Trees", consistently ranks among the best places to live in the U.S. Its blend of safety, a thriving job market, and an abundance of outdoor and cultural amenities make it a standout mid-sized city. The civil engineering sector in the Boise area is experiencing remarkable momentum, driven by a surge in construction alongside major developments, like Micron's multi-billion-dollar expansion. This growth opens exciting opportunities to establish industry-university partnerships. Additionally, the National Interagency Fire Center, housing the headquarters of the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management, is located only a few miles from Boise State, offering exciting research and collaboration opportunities in the general area of resilient engineering systems, for example, wildfires impacting the wildland-urban interface (WUI). Finally, institutionally supported partnerships with national laboratories, such as the Idaho National Laboratory, provide promising opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• By the time of appointment, candidates should have earned a Ph.D. (or similar terminal degree) in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, focusing on structural engineering.
• Ability to obtain PE license in the State of Idaho within three years of hiring date

Preferred qualifications

• Industry experience and teaching experience in higher education
• Record of, or potential for, securing extramural funding to support research activity and producing scholarly publications
• Current Professional Engineering (PE) license in any U.S. state, with the ability to transfer to Idaho
• Ability to teach existing structural engineering courses, such as Mechanics of Materials, Principles of Structural Engineering, and Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory
• Ability to develop new technical/design elective courses in structural engineering.

Application Details

Required application materials

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Research statement
• Contact information for three professional references

Closing Date

Position will remain open until filled, with review to begin on Nov 1st, 2025.

For questions regarding this position, please contact arvinfarid@boisestate.edu

Salary and Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience.

Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract (unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly, renewable contract, unless noted that the position is temporary. More information about faculty contracts and work days is available here.

Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
• Dual Career Assistance Support for spouses and partners.
• See our full benefits page for more information

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