Full Time Regular
Faculty
6 days ago
Requisition ID: 1472
Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $75,936.00 Annually
Why Join Saint Martin’s?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a university that is deeply committed to holistic education, values-driven work, and inclusive excellence. You’ll contribute to a meaningful mission while being part of a collaborative and welcoming academic community.
Saint Martin’s University is more than just a place of learning—it’s a welcoming community where students, faculty, and staff come together with purpose and heart. Founded in 1895 by the Benedictine monks of Saint Martin’s Abbey, we are grounded in the timeless Benedictine values of community, hospitality, and balance. These values, integrated with a strong liberal arts foundation, inspire us to educate students who think deeply, act with compassion, and serve with purpose.
Rooted in the Catholic tradition, we honor the integration of faith and reason, the dignity of every person, and our shared responsibility for the common good. We are committed to forming graduates who are intellectually curious, ethically grounded, and deeply committed to building a more just and equitable world.
Our inclusive and supportive campus culture is designed to help individuals thrive academically, professionally, and personally. We are particularly focused on serving students who have been historically underserved and on fostering a welcoming environment for all.
Established in 1895, Saint Martin’s University serves as the educational mission of Saint Martin’s Abbey. The Abbey is a Catholic Benedictine monastery, whose members pray, work, and live together on the University campus.
The physical beauty of Saint Martin’s 300-acre campus reflects the rich intellectual and spiritual nature of its presence in the Pacific Northwest. As the mission is Catholic and Benedictine, one of our values is a spirit of hospitality welcoming all, regardless of an individual’s faith, religion, or spirituality.
Position Overview
The Civil Engineering Department at Saint Martin’s University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor. This is a non-tenure track position. The expected start date is August 2025. Applications received by July 31st will be given full consideration, but the position will be open until filled.
Candidates must have commitment to teaching excellence and student engagement. A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Engineering Education, or Environmental Engineering is preferred for this position. Candidates should have a background in water and/or environmental engineering.
The Civil Engineering department’s mission is to prepare students for a challenging and fulfilling professional career, while building community within the student body and amongst the faculty and staff. The small class sizes enable active mentorship between faculty and students as students progress through the program. Faculty are encouraged to focus on creating opportunities for students to apply their knowledge, engage in hands-on experiences, and actively engage and network with practitioners. The ideal candidate will contribute to course offerings and support and contribute to the established community engagement model.
The Civil Engineering program is ABET EAC accredited. The program includes an undergraduate track (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering), and two tracks to graduate programs (Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Master of Science in Environmental Engineering). Information about the civil engineering department can be found here: https://www.stmartin.edu/academics/all-programs/civil-engineering.
Primary Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected to:
- Teach standard teaching load of 12 credits per semester.
- Teach junior-level, water-related engineering courses and labs including fluid mechanics (and lab), hydraulics engineering, and water resources engineering.
- Open to teach graduate-level water/ environmental engineering electives and undergraduate general engineering courses.
- Engage in departmental assessment of student outcomes.
Qualifications/Requirement
- A Master’s of Science degree from an ABET-accredited civil engineering program.
- Demonstrated passion for teaching and mentoring students.
- Eligibility to work in the United States from the start date of the appointment.
- Successfully pass background checks.
- Is supportive of a Catholic, Benedictine philosophy of education and able to articulate and support the University’s mission statement.
Preferred:
- A Ph.D. in either Civil Engineering, Environmental, or Engineering Education is preferred.
- Experience in teaching undergraduate level courses in water-related infrastructure.
- Professional engineering licensure.
Application Instructions:
Please submit the following materials via our application portal:
- Current CV
- One- to two-page statement of teaching philosophy
- Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts indicating degree confirmation. Official transcripts will be required of successful candidates.
- A list of three professional references who can speak to your qualifications, including telephone and email contact information
- Saint Martin’s University requires final candidates to review the university’s mission statement and values. Finalists must write a brief statement which highlights how the candidate’s work will contribute to the mission and values of Saint Martin’s University. To better understand the Catholic, Benedictine Values in an educational environment, you can find the “Catholic, Benedictine Values in an Educational Environment” document on the SMU Career Center page.
