Job Title: Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Coastal Resilience Engineering -Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 51735
Department

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Florida A&M University – Florida State University (FAMU-FSU) joint College of Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Coastal Engineering with a focus on Coastal Resilience.

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is unique in combining two outstanding universities with overlapping but distinct missions—the nation’s top public Historically Black College/University and one of the nation’s Top 20 Public Universities and Highest Research Activity Universities. As such, we provide outstanding research and entrepreneurship-based education to one of the most diverse student populations in the U.S. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has a strong and growing reputation with a special focus on disaster resilience and sustainability, recently establishing the Center for Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response (RIDER). The successful candidate will join 21 full-time faculty members in a department with approximately 400 undergraduate and 80 graduate students and will work closely with colleagues at the RIDER Center, the FAMU School of the Environment, the FSU Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science, and various centers on both campuses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate’s expertise is expected to complement and strengthen existing faculty research and teaching in civil and environmental engineering. Applicants should have expertise in one or more areas of coastal engineering, including but not limited to:

• wind/wave action
• erosion and sediment transport
• beach protection and renourishment
• marine renewable energy
• natural hazard impacts on coastal infrastructure
• coastal resources
• instrumentation for coastal and offshore measurements

In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the barriers preventing full participation of members from historically underrepresented and marginalized student communities in higher education.

Qualifications

Candidates must have an earned doctorate in civil and/or environmental engineering or closely related field. Post-doctoral experience in related topic areas is preferred. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a robust externally-funded research program, have a strong commitment to diversity and teaching excellence in undergraduate and graduate courses, and participate in college and professional service.

Preferred

Possession of a Professional Engineering (PE) License or the ability to obtain a Florida PE license is highly desirable.

Contact Info

Any questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Lisa Spainhour, Department Chair, spainhour@eng.famu.fsu.edu.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

Learn more about our university and campuses.

Pay Plan

This is a Faculty position.

FSU Total Rewards

FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.

Use our interactive tool to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.

Criminal Background Check

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. The background check will be conducted as authorized and in accordance with University Policy 4-OP-C-7-B11.

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A research statement including research interests and plans
• A statement on teaching plans and philosophy
• A statement on diversity and inclusion plans and experiences
• No more than four selected publications for review
• The names and contact information of four potential references

Tobacco Free Campus

Effective January 1, 2014, tobacco use, including simulated tobacco use, is prohibited on property, interior and exterior, owned or managed by Florida State University. This policy applies to all Florida State University students, employees, consultants, contractors, visitors, and external individuals.