Assistant Professor of Engineering

Purpose:

Lincoln University (Jefferson City, MO) is seeking candidates for an academic year (August/May), tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Engineering, to begin in August 2026. This position will serve existing degree programs in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, and Pre-Engineering.


We seek candidates who are interested in student success while promoting and growing our programs. Candidates must be able to teach across the civil engineering technology curriculum, but we particularly seek candidates with practical skills in CAD (including BIM and civil drawing) and surveying to complement our existing core of expertise in structural engineering and materials. All specialty areas are welcome and encouraged to apply.


The ideal candidate will bring new ideas and interdisciplinary perspectives, desiring to engage with external entities and looking for opportunities while adeptly navigating a resource-constrained environment. Candidates should articulate a plan for seeking external support for programs/research, including engagement of undergraduate students. Flexibility of candidates is desirable, including a willingness to teach across disciplines were qualified and able.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in engineering, engineering technology, and related fields.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to new initiatives and programs within the department, especially in conjunction with institutional initiatives to re-envision our engineering and engineering-related programs.
• Assess, maintain, run, and provide recommendations concerning laboratory facilities associated with the curriculum.
• Work with external agencies, including partnering with industry to seek opportunities for students and external financial support.
• Advise and mentor students, including through undergraduate research.
• Serve on departmental, college, and institutional committees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to teach across the civil engineering / engineering technology curriculum.
• Ability to work with a diverse student and faculty body.
• Ability to effectively communicate with persons both inside and outside the University

Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or related discipline is preferred; master's degree and professional licensure is acceptable.
• Prior experience in engaging diverse undergraduate students is recommended/preferred.
• Prior industry experience or postdoctoral experience is recommended/preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Light, sedentary office work.
• Prolonged periods of sitting / standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.