Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering (Transportation)
- Employer
- Texas State University
- Location
- San Marcos
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering (Transportation)
Job Posting Number:2025024TTL
Job Location:San Marcos
Department:Ingram School of Engineering
Position Description:The Ingram School of Engineering at Texas State University (TXST) invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in transportation engineering area starting in fall 2025.
Texas State University launched its Civil Engineering (CE) program under the Ingram School of Engineering in 2019. The CE program received EAC ABET accreditation in 2024 and now has 15 faculty members serving 440 undergraduate and 50 graduate and PhD students. In 2024, Texas State established the PhD in CE program, focusing on leadership, innovation, communication, and entrepreneurship in infrastructure. This exclusive program integrates Civil Engineering principles with entrepreneurial skills and technology-enhanced infrastructure (TEI), making it the first of its kind in Texas. This initiative highlights the need for infrastructure innovation and supports the university’s Road to R1 goals.
The CE faculty has conducted cutting edge research in various transportation areas, such as artificial intelligence (AI) applications in multi-modal traffic safety, operations, connected and automated vehicles (CAVs), and smart transportation infrastructure management. Texas State is leading a USDOT Tier I University Transportation Center “Coastal Research and Educations Actions for Transportation Equity” (CREATE). The CE program has excellent laboratory facilities, including the recently opened $15M state-of-the-art Infrastructure Research Laboratory (IRL), with a strong floor and reaction wall for complex large-scale structural and material testing.
The successful candidate will be expected to (a) work toward establishing a sustainable program of funded research in Transportation Engineering including receiving significant external research funding, (b) exhibit a strong commitment to student-centered teaching and advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, © perform university and professional service, and (d) support the research, education, and community service for the local transportation problems.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by December 1, 2024.
- An earned doctorate in civil engineering, or a closely related discipline with a concentration in transportation engineering.
- Professional Licensure/Registration (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure within three years of initial hire.
- Evidence of intellectual and academic accomplishments, including peer-reviewed publications, and experience of external funding in the area of transportation engineering.
- Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Proven ability as an effective instructor of record in undergraduate and graduate academic environments
- Demonstrated interest and expertise in conducting research in CAVs.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, optimization modeling, and AI applications.
- Expertise in traffic operations, highway network modeling, and transportation planning.
- Expertise in traffic control, traffic simulation, and congestion mitigation.
- Experience advising and mentoring students in academic environments with a diverse population.
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49901
To assure full consideration, applications must be submitted by December 1, 2024.
The following documentation must be included in the application.
1) Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications
2) Curriculum vitae that includes:
a) All academic background
b) List of prior employments
c) List of published peer-reviewed articles
d) List of funded research proposals, with role, funding amount and funding agency
e) List of courses taught (as the Instructor of Record or as another role)
f) List of professional service
3) Statement of research interests
4) Statement of teaching philosophy
5) Provide a list of three references in the Reference Letter section
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.
Fall 2025
Posting Date:10/03/2024
Review Date:12/01/2024
EEO/AA Statement:Texas State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and takes affirmative action to employ covered veterans and people with disabilities.
Reasonable Accommodation:If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.
Record Checks and Verifications:Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment:Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State?:Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
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Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Texas State University
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College). With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff. Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support. For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million. The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.
Mission
Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.
Locations
Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.
The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.
Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.
- Website
- http://www.txstate.edu/
- Telephone
- 512-245-2111
- Location
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601 University Drive
San Marcos
Texas
78666
US
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