Job no: 755331
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Engineering
Department: Civil And Environmental Engineering 10016148
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Education/Training, Engineers/Architects, Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Union
Position Summary

A full-time Assistant Professor (Fixed-Term) position in Pavement Engineering is available in the GeoPave group in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Michigan State University. The successful candidate is expected to help manage existing research projects of the GeoPave group, write research proposals in the general area of pavement engineering, provide institutional/national service activities, and teach courses as needed.

The GeoPave faculty will work closely with the successful candidate in a collaborative environment and help the candidate achieve career goals. The appointment will be initially for one year with the possibility of two additional years based on satisfactory performance and continuation of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Pavement/Geotechnical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or a closely related field.

Applicants must have at least five years of experience in asphalt pavement analysis, design, evaluation methods, asphalt mixture and binder testing, and conducting geotechnical tests.

Applicants must have strong oral and written communication skills.

Applicants are expected to work well in a team setting and be highly self-motivated.

Driver license.

Desired Qualifications

Research expertise in asphalt binder and mixture testing, pavement structural modeling, and non-destructive testing. Ability to supervise graduate and undergraduate researchers.

Required Application Materials

Applicants are required to submit:

• a research statement.
• a CV.
• three references with contact information.

Together-we-will StatementThe university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/Special Instructions

For full consideration, applications should be received before November 30,2022 at 11:59 PM. Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis thereafter until position is filled.

Review of Applications Begins On

01/14/2022

Summary of Health Risks

Per MSU Office of Regulatory Affairs this position will require an annual hearing test due to asphalt lab work area being above 85 decibels at times. Also, State of Michigan law requires that any employee obtain and carry a medical certification, irrespective of whether driving is an Incidental or Primary Duty, therefore chosen applicant will need monitoring, training for University Vehicle used in this position.

Website

https://www.egr.msu.edu/cee/

Department Statement

MSU enjoys a park-like campus with outlying research facilities and natural areas. The campus is adjacent to the city of East Lansing and the capital city of Lansing. The Lansing metropolitan area has a diverse population of approximately 470,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. The MSU Civil and Environmental Engineering is committed to amplifying perspectives and stories by underrepresented and oppressed communities through engineering foundations and creating an inclusive environment for meaningful dialogue about ideas leading to solutions. Information about WorkLife at MSU can be found at https://worklife.msu.edu/.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Jan 4, 2022 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Jan 3, 2024 Eastern Standard Time