Open-Rank Faculty (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor,
Full Professor, Instructor I, Instructor II, or Instructor III),
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Job Summary
The Department of Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, and
Environmental Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)
invites applicants for multiple open-rank faculty positions,
starting January 2027. We seek individuals with enthusiasm for
teaching and a desire to engage students in the classroom and
laboratory on subjects primarily in civil and environmental
engineering.
This is an open and broad search intended to attract a highly
qualified pool of candidates. While areas of emphasis are listed
below, applicants with expertise in related, emerging, or
interdisciplinary areas of civil and environmental engineering are
strongly encouraged to apply. Rank will be determined based on
qualifications and experience. Areas of emphasis for these
positions include the following:
Geotechnical Engineering (CEE-01): Expertise in geotechnical
engineering, with preferred areas of expertise including foundation
engineering, environmental geotechnics, soil-structure interaction,
geohazard mitigation, sustainable geomaterials, and advanced
in-situ and remote geotechnical site characterization.
Environmental Engineering (CEE-02): Expertise in environmental
engineering, with preferred areas including wastewater treatment
and reuse, nutrient and resource recovery, environmental
biotechnology, and water quality monitoring and modeling using
sensors, digital twins, and AI/ML for process optimization. Broader
expertise in environmental systems, emerging contaminants,
sustainability, and climate-resilient water infrastructure is also
encouraged.
Infrastructure and Community Resilience (CEE-03): Expertise in
civil engineering with preferred areas of expertise including
infrastructure resilience, sustainable development, sustainable
water management, disaster risk reduction, and resilient urban and
coastal systems under changing environmental conditions. Applicants
with expertise in related areas such as transportation systems,
structural engineering, water resources engineering, environmental
systems, and emerging smart city and data-driven infrastructure
technologies are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants must clearly indicate in their application the specific
position and rank for which they are applying.
FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and
collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others
and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive
action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation,
accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home
here.
Job Description
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Teaching: Teaches undergraduate and/or graduate civil and
environmental engineering courses aligned with departmental needs,
including advanced courses related to area of expertise.
Scholarship and Professional Development:
- Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor:
Establishes and maintains a program of externally peer-reviewed
scholarship and/or creative activity appropriate to rank.
- Instructor I/Instructor II/Instructor III: Demonstrates
significant ongoing professional development and/or instructional
scholarship activities appropriate to rank.
Service: Performs service within the university and the
professional community.
Plans and teaches assigned courses.
Prepares syllabi, instruction materials, coordinates lectures,
tests, and evaluates student work.
Maintains highest possible standards of classroom
instruction.
Keeps abreast of new information and developments in field of
instruction.
Assists with the development of curriculum.
Maintains professional skills through regular professional
development, and other activities appropriate to higher education
faculty.
Actively serves on university committees.
Actively participates in institutional meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Must work closely with the Department Chair and other faculty
on assessment and evaluation tasks necessary for the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditation.
The ability to work with and mentor student organizations,
clubs, and competition teams.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor/Full
Professor:
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a
closely related field of Engineering from an accredited institution
or equivalent accreditation.
- ABD candidates will be considered, provided the doctoral degree
is conferred by the start date. If the selected candidate is ABD at
the time of appointment, the position will be offered at the
Lecturer level on a fixed-term contract until the degree is
conferred.
- Must possess a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the
discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
- Experience and evidence appropriate to the desired rank
Instructor I/ Instructor II/ Instructor III:
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental
Engineering, or a closely related field of Engineering from an
accredited institution or equivalent accreditation.
- Must possess a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the
discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
- Successful candidates must be able to teach new and/or courses
in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the undergraduate and
graduate level.
- Experience and evidence appropriate to the desired rank.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise in civil and environmental engineering that
complement departmental strengths and the Southwest Florida
environment.
- Professional registration, licensing or the ability to become
licensed, or certifications related to the civil and environmental
engineering discipline.
- Preferred areas of expertise include sustainability and climate
resilience of infrastructure systems, adaptive and resilient built
and natural environments, advanced environmental engineering (e.g.,
emerging contaminants, resource recovery), artificial intelligence
and machine learning applications for civil and environmental
engineering, intelligent infrastructure (including digital twins,
sensing, and autonomous monitoring), and data‑driven methods to
support design, and hazard mitigation across civil and
environmental domains.
- A rank-appropriate record of scholarly publication, externally
funded research, or professional development activities.
- Relevant filed experience in one or more of the above-listed
areas is highly desirable.
- Successful candidates must be able to teach new and/or existing
courses in civil and environmental engineering, as well as in
selected general engineering topics.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of
inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the
discipline(s).
- Understanding how to use digital and interactive technologies
for efficiently and effectively achieving specific learning
goals.
- Knowledge of critical thinking processes and understanding how
to help learners develop high level questioning skills.
- Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructional
models and strategies.
- Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching
modalities (e.g. Face-to-face, synchronous online or asynchronous
online).
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders both within and
outside the University in the development and delivery of
instruction, resulting in improved student learning.
- Ability to collaborate with related disciplines and to
establish relationships internally as well as to successfully
develop
- relationships and interact with external industry partners and
the southwest Florida community.
- Ability to collaborate with other faculty to develop a shared
vision of the future.
- Ability to communicate effectively, work in a highly
collaborative faculty environment, conduct themselves
professionally, and perform appropriate service functions at the
department, college, and university level.
- Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of learners and
to use information technology as a pedagogical and professional
tool.
Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectations:
In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open to
feedback and new ideas.
- Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work;
persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve
deliverables.
- Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships
across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to
achieve common goals.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Appointment will be made at a faculty rank commensurate with the
candidate's experience on a 9-month multi-year appointment basis
available January 2027.
Because applications and materials are subject to public review and
retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send
examples of your project or scholarship unless requested to do so.
Therefore, all submitted materials including articles, disks,
slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE
RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to
submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become
the property of FGCU. Under Florida's Public Records law,
applications will be available for public review upon
request.
Required Application Materials:
- Cover Letter (please indicate the faculty rank(s) and specific
position(s) for which you are applying)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research Interests (as applicable by rank)
- Five (5) Professional References
Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal
Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or
protected veteran status.
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