Assistant Professor Tenure Track - Structures at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington

Job Description:

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:

February 2, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor
Business Title:Assistant Professor Tenure Track - Structures
Employee Type:Faculty
Position Term:9 Month
Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The School of Design and Construction (SDC) at Washington State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in structures. We seek candidates who are student-centered, collaborative, possess relevant industry experience, are technologically and professionally competent, and can advance a program of impactful research/scholarship. This is a 100% FTE position with a 40% Research, 40% Teaching 20% Service workload distribution.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach the structures courses series in steel, concrete and wood. In alignment with the school's mission, the successful candidate will be committed to a thorough and meaningful integration of structures in the culture of teaching and research. We see it as more than a box students must check to achieve a basic understanding of structures but a form of pedagogy central to addressing some of the more difficult problems facing the world today. We recognize that the role of structures can no longer be limited to holding buildings up but must play a role in conversations about manufacturing, assembly, and expression. In the Northwest, but elsewhere as well, explorations in mass timber construction alone, for instance, are changing the narrative about design and construction, including those related to codes and sustainability. We seek a candidate who supports our school's goals to be part of that dialogue, indeed at the forefront of innovation in shaping the next set of standards.

The Architecture and Construction Management programs exist within the SDC, which is comprised of academic degree programs in Architecture, Construction Management, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and a collaborative degree in Construction Engineering with the Department of Civil Engineering. In addition to our commitment to be the premier destination for integrated design and construction education in the nation, the SDC is committed to:

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  Student success through transformative experiences.

  
  


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  Preparing workforce ready graduates through technical competence.

  
  


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  Being relevant through professional and community exchange.

  
  


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  Design and construction innovation through rigorous research and scholarship.

  
  

Duties, Responsibilities, and Qualifications:

Duties for this position are to teach courses central to the core architecture, structural design, and contemporary material and methods of construction curriculum.

Responsibilities of the position include the following:

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  Develop a research program demonstrated by publications in professional and/or academic journals.

  
  


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  Teach undergraduate and graduate courses on structural design, architecture technology and/or design studio, and materials and methods of construction topics.

  
  


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  Collaborate with architecture studio faculty in integrating structures and materials content into design studios.

  
  


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  Participate in school committees and student mentoring.

  
  


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  Offer continuing education and short courses to industry and students.

  
  

Required Qualifications:

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  Master's degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline from an accredited institution.

  
  


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  Three (3) years of professional experience in a structural design capacity.

  
  


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  Ability to conduct research and scholarly activities in a defined area related to the design and construction disciplines resulting in external grant funding and peer reviewed publications.

  
  


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  Ability to work in a team environment and to be involved in collaborative projects.

  
  


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  Teaching ability at undergraduate and graduate levels in Architecture and Construction Management in structures and materials as well as methods of construction.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  PhD in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline from an accredited institution. All but dissertation will be considered with an expectation of completion within one (1) year of hiring date.

  
  


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  Professional registration/certification such as PE, SE, AIA, NCARB, LEED, CPC, or DBIA.

  
  


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  Previous teaching experience at the university level.

  
  


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  Demonstrated development of funded research and/or scholarly achievements resulting in peer reviewed publications.

  
  


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  Ability to develop and deliver elective courses in architecture and construction management.

  
  


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  Experience and ability in alternative project delivery and/or virtual design and construction (VDC/BIM).

  
  


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  Superior interpersonal skills, including collaboration and teamwork.

  
  

Location:

Washington State University - Pullman, WA

This is an in-person person teaching appointment on the WSU Pullman Campus.

Start Date:

August 16, 2025

About the School of Design and Construction:

The SDC has a strong foundation of engaged and active students (over 800), donor support, integrated coursework across the academic programs, a tenure and promotion mentoring program, and research labs and a community design center. A hallmark of the SDC is consistently high employment rates among its graduates (averaging 94%). A strong advisory board and alumni base serve to support connections between industry and academia and ensure the ongoing vitality of the programs and the SDC. All programs in the SDC received the maximum allowable extension of national accreditation within the past five years. See www.sdc.wsu.edu for more information.

The collaborative make-up of the SDC enables faculty to work with students from different disciplines in an integrated environment with the goal of promoting and increasing effectiveness within the professions. Integrative and collaborative opportunities for both teaching and research also extend throughout the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (and beyond).

The SDC is comprised of accredited academic degree programs in Construction Management (B.S. ACCE + CM minor), Architecture (B.S. + M.Arch NAAB), Interior Design (B.A. CIDA + M.A. Research), Landscape Architecture (BLA LAAB), Construction Engineering with the Department of Civil Engineering (B.S. ABET), and emerging certificate programs and a Master of Science in Building Science with Departments in Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The SDC is committed to being the premier destination for integrated design and construction education in the nation. The collaborative make-up of the SDC enables faculty to work with students from different disciplines in an integrated environment with the goal of promoting and increasing effectiveness within the professions. Interdisciplinary and collaborative opportunities for both teaching and research also extend throughout the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, especially with the Composite Materials & Engineering Center (www.cmec.wsu.edu), the Integrated Design + Construction Laboratory (https://idcl.wsu.edu/), and the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and Electrical Engineering & Computer Science. Visit (www.sdc.wsu.edu) for more information on the School of Design and Construction.

Applicants seeking academic settings where interdisciplinary methods are encouraged will find the WSU School of Design and Construction an ideal place to launch or build upon a research agenda fundamentally concerned with environmental and social responsibility in the built environment.

Line of Responsibility:

This position reports administratively to the School of Design and Construction Director.

POSTING CLOSING DATE:

Applicants must submit their application by February 1, 2025. First consideration will be provided to applications submitted prior to November 15, 2024.

For questions about the position, please contact Darhl Edwards at darhl.edwards@wsu.edu.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA)

Department Name: School of Design and Construction

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA, 99164- 2220

Department Link: VCEA School of Design and Construction

ACADEMIC YEAR (9 month) SALARY: $85,000 - $95,000

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation.

Overtime Eligibility: Not Overtime Eligible

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent tenure track position.

Application Process:

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

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  External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

  
  


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  Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

  
  

A complete application must include:

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  Cover letter outlining the candidate's interests, qualifications, and pertinent experience (two-page maximum).

  
  


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  Document indicating teaching philosophy and research agenda (two-page maximum).

  
  


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  Curriculum vitae.

  
  


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  Contact information (name, address, e-mail, and phone number) of at least three (3) professional references.

  
  

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

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