Assistant Professor- Tenure-track Position

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Professor- Tenure-track Position Division College of Engineering Department Civil and Envir Eng Number of hours per week 37.5 Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Months per year Academic (9 months) If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time Campus Main Campus If other location, please indicate Position Number 112325 Advertised Salary Pay Basis Monthly Job Description

The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Tennessee State University invites applications for a 9 month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Structural Engineering, with an anticipated start date of Spring 2027. Candidates specializing in Structural Engineering with a background in Architectural Engineering will be given the highest priority.

We seek an outstanding scholar with a strong background in Structural engineering who is enthusiastic about collaborative, transdisciplinary research and deeply committed to Undergraduate and Graduate instruction and specialized graduate education. Primary teaching areas include all areas of Structural Engineering. The successful candidate is expected to engage with external partners across local, regional, and federal agencies and industry to build productive research and educational collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Structural Engineering and Architectural Engineering.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Develop and maintain a sponsored research program.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university, and engage with industry and professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline. The candidate must be qualified to teach courses in the Architectural Engineering core curriculum and demonstrate college-level teaching and research capabilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

• Knowledge of ABET accreditation processes.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure or eligibility to obtain P.E. is preferred.

Applicants must include a one-page statement with examples of achievements that clearly articulate how their academic skills and experience will contribute to the department's development in teaching, research, and service, along with plans for productive scholarly research and teaching in related areas.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date 09/28/2026 Close Date 10/28/2026 Job Category Faculty Requisition Number F168P Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

Quick Link https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/11089

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Statement of Resource Ideas
• Statement of Research Interests and Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

• Other