Assistant Professor Tenure-Track - Structural Analysis and Design

Job Title

Assistant Professor Tenure-Track - Structural Analysis and Design

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Mechanical, Environmental and Civil Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for an Assistant Professor Tenure-Track in Structural Analysis and Design in the Department of Mechanical, Environmental, and Civil Engineering. This is a 9-month tenure-track position located on Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching while contributing to undergraduate and graduate instruction in structural analysis, structural design, and related core areas of civil engineering. The position requires a strong commitment to high-quality teaching, curriculum development, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in the necessary operations of the institution. In addition, the candidate is expected to establish an externally funded research program that advances the field of structural engineering and enhances the department’s research profile.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

60% Teaching and Service

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.
• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
• Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

40% Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

• Maintain an active agenda for research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to the applicant’s academic discipline.
• Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicant’s discipline through scholarly publication, presentation, or exhibition.
• Demonstrate potential for external funding, national impact, or professional recognition.

Minimum Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Earned doctorate/terminal degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction.
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities.
• Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise complements and expands existing departmental strengths, including (but not limited to) advanced structural modeling, resilient infrastructure, sustainable structural systems, structural health monitoring, or computational methods in structural engineering.
• Related industrial experience.
• Experience in involving with Student-based projects such as FSAE, Aero, Minu Baja.

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Application Procedure

Employment applications must include (required):

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
• Unofficial transcripts
• Philosophy Statement related to Teaching and Research – no more than 1500 words.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date Fall 2026.