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We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Marshall University offers outstanding benefit packages to eligible employees only. (E-Class in the job posting). Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) employees have different benefit options than those listed below.
- Work week is 37.5 hrs.
- A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
- Holidays – Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
- Annual and Sick Leave – Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year. ) Employee Leave
- Health Insurance – Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
- Educational/Tuition Benefits – Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
- Retirement Plans – Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
- Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
- Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.
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Position Information
| Banner Position Number | 001558 |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Assistant Professor- Engineering |
| Classification Title | Assistant Professor |
| Department | Civil Engineering – MU2945 |
| Job Description | The Department of Civil Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences at Marshall University invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering in the area of Environmental Engineering. Required qualifications: PhD degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or closely-related field Research experience and publications in peer-reviewed journals in the areas of environmental and/or water resources engineering Capability to teach courses in environmental engineering, water and wastewater treatment, fluid mechanics, hydraulic engineering, and hydrology Outstanding communication and teaching skills Preferred qualifications: Additional consideration will be given to candidates who have: An undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam Obtained Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in a US state Previous experience serving as the instructor-of-record for a university-level engineering course Previous experience developing grant proposals for submission to funding agencies Position Description Reporting to the Chair of the Department, the position requires teaching, academic advising, research, service to the university and engineering profession, and engaging in activities to support ongoing professional development and technical currency. The faculty member in this position is required to teach undergraduate and graduate courses (including both lecture and laboratory courses); supervise student design projects; engage in academic and career mentoring; assist in program assessment and execution of a continuous improvement plan; engage in engineering outreach and recruitment of prospective students; and participate in professional service, activities and organizations. The position is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Application Procedure Application materials consist of (1) CV or resume, (2) cover letter describing the applicant’s background as it relates to the required and preferred qualifications, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, (4) a statement of research interests, and (5) list of three references with contact information. Candidates who are selected for on-campus interviews must provide official transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) prior to the date of their on-campus interview. Background The Department of Civil Engineering offers an ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering, and MS in Engineering with majors in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering Management. The Department is part of the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences (CECS) a multi-disciplinary college with a wide range of faculty expertise and interests, and it is housed in the Arthur Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex. Marshall University is a co-educational public university in Huntington, West Virginia, founded in 1837 and named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States. Marshall is West Virginia’s second-largest university and the oldest public institution of higher learning in the state, tracing its founding to more than 180 years ago. Marshall University has been accredited continuously as an institution of higher learning by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1928. It also has earned and maintains specialized accreditation status with 21 agencies responsible for evaluating and conferring specialty accreditation for educational programs and fields of study such as business, engineering, medicine, pharmacy, psychology, and teacher education speech-language pathology. Marshall’s offerings include more than 120 degree programs leading to associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional and doctoral degrees. In addition, the university provides certificate programs in a number of fields. Huntington offers a favorable cost of living, close proximity to a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities (e.g., skiing, mountain biking, fishing, trails, rafting, hunting, boating, horseback riding, New River Gorge National Park, etc.), and a broad range of urban, sub-urban, and rural areas within easy driving distance of campus. Huntington is a vibrant, progressive city with a diverse economic base, and serves as a hub of the Tri-State (Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia) Ashland-Ironton-Huntington metropolitan area, which spans seven counties among its three states and has a population of 365,419. |
| Location | MU – Marshall University |
| Salary Range | Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity |
Qualifications
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Required Qualifications
| Education | PhD degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or closely related field |
|---|---|
| Experience | Research experience and publications in peer-reviewed journals in the areas of environmental and/or water resources engineeringCapability to teach courses in environmental engineering, water and wastewater treatment, fluid mechanics, hydraulic engineering, and hydrologyOutstanding communication and teaching skills |
Preferred Qualifications
| Education | Additional consideration will be given to candidates who have:An undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering |
|---|---|
| Experience | Additional consideration will be given to candidates who have:Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examObtained Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in a US statePrevious experience serving as the instructor-of-record for a university-level engineering coursePrevious experience developing grant proposals for submission to funding agencies |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | MU1592F |
|---|---|
| Open Date | 10/10/2024 |
| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions Summary |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a PhD degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or closely related field?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research Focus
- CV or Resume
Optional Documents
