Associate Professor

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Associate Professor

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching and Academic Duties

• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in civil/construction engineering.
• Develop and revise curriculum in line with industry trends and accreditation requirements.
• Supervise undergraduate projects, graduate theses, and doctoral dissertations.
• Foster a dynamic, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.

Research and Scholarship

• Conduct high-impact, externally funded research in a core area of civil/construction engineering.
• Publish regularly in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Collaborate with industry, government, and academic partners on research and innovation.
• Mentor early-career faculty and contribute to research leadership in the department.

Service and Leadership

• Contribute to departmental, college, and university committees.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students.
• Support accreditation efforts (e.g., ABET) and program development.
• Engage in outreach, community service, or industry partnerships.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong teaching experience at the university level.
• Established record of research, publication, and successful grant acquisition.
• Demonstrated leadership in academic or professional settings.
• BE/Btech/ME/Mtech (P.E.) license or ability to obtain it within a reasonable timeframe (preferred, especially for construction positions).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in emerging areas (e.g., smart infrastructure, resilience, digital construction, sustainable materials).
• Experience with interdisciplinary research and teaching.
• Industry experience in civil or construction engineering.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia.