Assistant/Associate Professor

Job Description

Academic Fields Structural Engineering The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites qualified, outstanding candidates to apply for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in Structural Engineering. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering. A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is also required. The position will be filled at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor, depending on the qualifications and record of the successful candidate. The candidate is expected to establish a sustainable research program, make significant scholarly contributions to the discipline, be an effective teacher and mentor of both undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in institutional and professional service. We seek applicants who work at the frontiers of their research areas and can complement existing research expertise within the Department, the College of Engineering, and the University. Research areas of particular interest include but are not limited to Innovative Structural Systems, Computational Structural Engineering, Steel and Composite Structures, and Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design Theories. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in Structural Engineering as well as to assist in delivering basic engineering courses. The candidate must have demonstrated potential for effective teaching, independent research, and scholarly activities. English is the language of instruction and communication in the College of Engineering. Successful candidates will have access to world-class laboratory facilities, a strong pool of graduate students, and internal research grant funding opportunities, including a startup research grant. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with Centers of Excellence, such as the National Water and Energy Center and the Emirates Center of Mobility, among others. The start date is August 2024. For full consideration, applications should be received by [30 Nov. 2023]. Expected Duties • Teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses and supervise capstone graduation projects in the area of Structural Engineering. • Attract externally funded research projects and conduct original research that leads to publications in top-ranked international journals. • Contribute to advising and mentoring of undergraduate and postgraduate students including supervision of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. • Provide services to the community, the society, and the university. • Play an active role in promoting the growth of the College of Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University. Visit (https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae) and submit: Cover letter; CV; Research and Teaching statements; Contact info of three references Kindly note that only selected applicants will be contacted by the Human Resources Department. Interested candidates should apply through the University website (https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae/search.jsp)

Minimum Qualification

Applicants must hold a PhD Degree in Structural Engineering from a reputable international University. The candidate B.Sc. degree is required to be in Civil Engineering. Industrial and professional experience is a plus

Preferred Qualification

Preferred qualifications include demonstration of the following: • track record of high-quality publications in leading international journals in Structural Engineering, • ability to develop independent research, secure research funds, and establish a strong network with industrial partners, • ability to teach a variety of undergraduate- and graduate-level courses and develop new courses or course components, and • strong communication skills and ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.

Expected Skills

Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering • Demonstrated record of publications in leading international journals in the area of Structural Engineering. • Ability to develop independent research, secure research funds, and establish a strong network with industrial partners. • Ability to teach a variety of undergraduate- and graduate-level courses and develop new courses or course components in the area of Structural Engineering. • Strong communication skills and ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants shouls visit (https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae/search.jsp) and submit: cover letter,CV (including email & phone number) research & teaching statemnt

Close Date

02/12/2023

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