Assistant Professor: Structural Engineering

Description

The Civil Engineering Program in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at San Diego State University (SDSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Structural Engineering (SE).  Applicants should have a demonstrated record of excellence and/or show exceptional promise for high-quality research, teaching, and professional development that could contribute to one or more of the following areas: (a) seismic analysis and design, (b) bridge and building structures, (c) advanced nonlinear structural analysis, (d) advanced structural/sustainable materials, (e) experimental techniques with prediction and post-test analyses.

Applicants must hold a B.S. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or closely related discipline, and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, or closely related discipline, by the date of hire. Applicants should be active researchers who will develop and maintain an extramurally supported research program, publish and disseminate research findings, and serve as leaders at the forefront of their field. The candidate is expected to instruct and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the classroom and in research.  Pursuing professional registration is expected.

A well-equipped structural engineering laboratory is available for use, including a unique earthquake shaking table that is capable of large displacements and accelerations, and a unique testing machine that can apply over one million pounds of force in a controlled and stable manner in displacement control.  National and international design codes for buildings and ships have been modified directly based on structural tests (and related analysis) from both of these unique machines, which were designed and built in-house by SDSU faculty, engineers, technicians and students.  A structural materials testing lab is also available for use.    

The Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering department is one of the four departments in the College of Engineering at SDSU with EAC, ABET-accredited B.S. degree programs, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. programs (the latter is offered in conjunction with the University of California, San Diego through the Joint Doctoral Program).

Founded in 1897, San Diego State University is a public institution of higher education located in southern California. With a total student population of about 35,000, SDSU is the oldest and largest university in San Diego and the third largest in the state. SDSU continues to gain recognition as a leader in higher education. It is currently ranked No. 68 among public universities and is in the top 35 nationwide for ethnic diversity, according to U.S. News and World Report. SDSU is the flagship of all the universities that makeup the California State University System, with more research (in terms of funding) conducted at SDSU than all of the other state schools combined.

SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence, which embraces the teacher-scholar model. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status.  We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. 

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 15, 2020. Applicants must apply by submitting a one-page cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and philosophy (not to exceed one page), a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (not to exceed one page), and names and contact information of five individuals who can provide a professional assessment of the applicant’s suitability for this position. References will only be contacted for the sub-set of applicants selected for interviews.

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Requests for additional information should be directed to: Dr. Robert Dowell, Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Program, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, Mail Code 1324, San Diego, CA, 92182-