Assistant/Associate Professor of Civil Engineering (Structural Engr) - Texas State University

Posting Information





Position TitleAssistant/Associate Professor of Civil Engineering (Structural Engr)


Job Posting Number2025027TTL


Job LocationSan Marcos


DepartmentIngram School of Engineering


Position Description

The Ingram School of Engineering at Texas State University invites applications for a tenured or tenure track associate professor or tenure track assistant professor position in structural 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’sRoad to R1 (https://www.president.txst.edu/strategic-vision/run-to-r1/impact.html) goals.




CE program has excellent laboratory facilities, including the recently opened $15M state-of-the-art Infrastructure Research Laboratory ( IRL ). The IRL houses a reinforced concrete strong floor and reaction wall, cutting-edge equipment including a comprehensive range of hydraulic actuators, pumps, closed loop loading systems, and data acquisition systems that permit for complex large-scale structural and material testing. Texas State is leading a USDOT Tier I University Transportation Center “Coastal Research and Educations Actions for Transportation Equity” ( CREATE ), where research activities support coastal infrastructure durability. The candidate is expected to maintain an externally funded research program featuring large-scale structural engineering experimental work in the IRL .




The successful candidate will be expected to (a) work toward establishing a sustainable externally funded research program in Structural Engineering, (b) exhibit a strong commitment to student-centered teaching and advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and © perform university and professional service.




The selected candidate will be given the appropriate rank based on college and university regulations.


This position is subject to the availability of funds.



Required Qualifications

Associate Professor Level



+ An earned doctorate in civil engineering, or a closely related discipline with a concentration in structural engineering.


+ Proven ability as an effective instructor of record in undergraduate and graduate academic environments


+ Evidence of intellectual and academic accomplishments, including a strong publication record in reputable peer-review journals, and a diverse portfolio of external funding in the area of structural engineering for an appointment at the rank of associate professor.


+ Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) Licensure/Registration, or the ability to obtain licensure within three years of initial hire.


+ Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.






Assistant Professor Level



+ An earned doctorate in civil engineering, or a closely related discipline with a concentration in structural engineering.


+ Proven ability as an effective instructor of record in undergraduate and graduate academic environments


+ Demonstration of the potential to build a sustainable and impactful research program in the area of structural engineering for a tenure track appointment at the rank of assistant professor.


+ Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) Licensure/Registration, or the ability to obtain licensure within three years of initial hire.


+ Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.




Preferred Qualifications

Associate Professor Level





+ Demonstrated ability to secure funding from various sources such as federal agencies, state agencies, industry and other organizations for conducting research using experimental testing of structures of large sizes and large scale in the setting of a structural lab with strong wall and strong floor.


+ A minimum of 10 years of experience in structural engineering research with a demonstrated record of accomplishment, significant achievement, and leadership.


+ Demonstrated ability to run a large-scale structural testing laboratory and lead a diverse team of faculty, staff, and students


+ Expertise in large-scale modeling and testing, or computational structural simulation of infrastructure systems.


+ Expertise in durability, resiliency, sustainability, and life-cycle assessment of infrastructure systems, particularly related to the application of technology to design, construct, monitor, and manage infrastructure systems.


+ Experience in advising and mentoring PhD through candidacy and graduation.






Assistant Professor Level





+ Demonstrated interest and potential for conducting research using experimental testing of structures of large sizes and large scale in the setting of a structural lab with strong wall and strong floor.


+ A minimum of 5 years of experience in structural engineering research with a demonstrated record of accomplishment, significant achievement, and leadership.


+ Expertise in large-scale modeling and testing, or computational structural simulation of infrastructure systems.


+ Ability to successfully form and lead multidisciplinary teams


+ Experience in conducting collaborative research


+ Experience in advising and mentoring students in academic environments with a diverse population




Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered,https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49909




To ensure full consideration please submit the following by December 1, 2024:




1) Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications

2) Curriculum vitae

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) Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)





The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.



Proposed Start DateFall 2025


Posting Date10/11/2024


Evaluation of Applications Begins


Full Consideration Date:12/01/2024


Close Date


Open Until Filled?Yes


EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.



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 fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/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 verification including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verification, reference checks, and employment eligibility verification.



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.



Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49909





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