Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Structural Engineering

About the role

The College of Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus, invites applications for two tenure track faculty members in the area of structural engineering.

Responsibilities

Candidates will be expected to build successful collaborations within both departments. Teaching and service responsibilities of each faculty member will primarily be in their home department. The academic home, rank and other terms of appointment will be determined during the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor must have a Ph.D. in civil, architectural or other closely related fields in engineering by the start of the appointment.
• Candidates at the Assistant Professor level must have demonstrated ability as a researcher and must have shown definite evidence of growth in scholarly or professional achievement.
• Candidates for Associate Professor must possess the same qualifications as the Assistant Professor, but must also provide evidence of an established reputation in teaching as well as scholarly and professional achievement.

Requirements

To apply, please submit an online application including: a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a statement of research interests; a statement of teaching interests; contact information for four professional references; and two published journal articles. In the cover letter, indicate the department home of alignment for appointment and envisioned contributions to the shared interests of the two departments.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Schedule

The academic home, rank and other terms of appointment will be determined during the hiring process.

Pay

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Application Instructions

To apply, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with first-round reviews beginning on December 1 and future rounds continuing until the positions are filled.

Contact Information

This search is being conducted at the college level and is led by Dr. Gordon Warn, Professor of Civil Engineering, and Dr. Nathan Brown, Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering. Questions can be addressed to Drs. Warn and Brown.