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Job Title:

Visiting Faculty, Environmental & Civil Engineering

Department:

Environmental and Civil Engineering

College/Division:

School Of Engineering

Primary Job Posting Location:

Macon, GA 31207

Additional Job Posting Locations:

(Other locations that this position could be based)

Job Details:

The Mercer University School of Engineering (MUSE) invites applications for a visiting faculty position in Environmental & Civil Engineering, starting August 2024. This is a one-year visiting appointment with the possibility of renewal. Rank will be determined based on the credentials of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

The Mercer University School of Engineering (MUSE) invites applications for a visiting faculty position in Environmental & Civil Engineering, starting August 2024. The ideal candidate would have the expertise to teach statics, geotechnical engineering, foundations, and surveying. The position requires a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.

Mercer’s undergraduate engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org. The School of Engineering offers both Bachelor and Master of Science in Engineering degrees with specializations in biomedical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical, and software, as well as engineering-related programs in technical communications, cybersecurity, industrial management, and environmental systems. An undergraduate minor and graduate concentration in engineering for development are also offered. The undergraduate curriculum is dynamic, innovative, broadly based, and includes the option of an integrated BSE/MSE degree program for qualified candidates. Total engineering enrollment is over 800 students. Mercer’s Environmental & Civil Engineering Department attracts diverse students, many of whom are involved in research. The department is a leader in student awards/recognition, including one recent student being named the Engineering Student of the Year by the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers and four students in the department receiving the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship over the past seven years (leading the nation among Civil/Environmental Engineering departments during this period).

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• A B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent,

• A M.S. (or higher) in Civil or Environmental Engineering or closely related field,

• A commitment to an academic culture that is inclusive of a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff, and

• Effective oral and written communication with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience at the college level, and

• Consulting or industrial experience.

Additional Information:

Mercer University is a private and comprehensive university and includes the Mercer Engineering Research Center in nearby Warner Robins, GA. The metropolitan Macon area, located 90 miles south of Atlanta, has a population of 250,000 and enjoys a four-season climate and a wealth of nearby historical, cultural, and recreational attractions.

Selection of the final candidate is contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check.

Interested and qualified individuals desiring to join the school’s dedicated faculty should complete the brief online application and attach a 1) cover letter, 2) current curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, and 4) a list of four professional references.

Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled.

Visit the School of Engineering website at http://www.mercer.edu/engineering.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Family:

Faculty Engineering

EEO Statement:

AA/EEO/Veteran/Disability

Mercer University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

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