Assistant/Associate Professor - Civil Engineering - #261091 & #261092

Assistant/Associate Professor - Civil Engineering - #261091 & #261092 Please see Special Instructions for more details. Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please include the following: current curriculum vitae, letter of application, statement of teaching and student engagement goals, statement of research and scholarship goals, list of three professional references with complete contact information, and unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master’s degree level and higher.* For questions or additional information please contact Bruce Gehrig at View email address on click.appcast.io *All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master’s degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master’s degree transcript must have a notation such as Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree. Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor - Civil Engineering - #261091 & #261092 Department School of Engineering & Technology About WCU 2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list. 2024 – Ranked in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. 2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. 2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list. Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service. WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge. Position Summary The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus. The College of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University is growing! The University has received substantial support from the North Carolina legislature to expand engineering to meet the rapidly growing needs of the region and state. Our engineering and construction management programs feature project-based learning embedded throughout the curricula, preparing our students for professional practice and advanced study. Industry engagement is a hallmark of our programs, and we pride ourselves on having faculty with significant industry experience. Our culture embraces faculty-student interaction through experiences such as undergraduate research. We are committed to changing the lives of our students and their families through a transformative experience at our main rural campus setting in the mountains of western North Carolina, and at sites in Asheville and across western NC. The college’s programs are instrumental to the economic vitality of the region and are advancing the university to be one of the nation’s premier regional comprehensive institutions. We are creating leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs with the foundation and skills needed for transformative careers in engineering, construction, and beyond. We are recruiting faculty for several positions in Civil Engineering (or closely related fields) at the assistant and associate professor ranks to join us as we enter this transformational time at WCU. Faculty are routinely expected to teach in multiple topical areas at undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching, Research, and Service Area(s) Geotechnical Engineering Transportation Engineering Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineering Environmental Engineering Construction Engineering The openings are nine-month tenure/tenure-track positions, with additional summer opportunities for research, teaching, and other professional endeavors. Rank will be determined at the point of hire. The anticipated start date is August 2026. Successful candidates will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, advise students, be involved in extra-curricular student engagement activities, develop a sustainable program of research and scholarship, and be engaged in university and professional service. Faculty pursue scholarship and research with external partners and with clients through our nationally recognized Rapid Center. Applied research that engages students, especially undergraduate students, is a hallmark of our program. For more information on the School of Engineering + Technology please visit set.wcu.edu . More information about our CE-allied Construction Management program is found at cm.wcu.edu . Our Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Construction Management programs are accredited by ABET’s EAC , ETAC , and ANSAC , respectively. The college has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a top tier Undergraduate Engineering program for the past several years. Successful candidates will be expected to support the University’s external engagement mission and our Quality Enhancement Program (QEP). Applicants are encouraged to visit the WCU website to learn more about WCU and details regarding the QEP. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position Candidates will be expected to teach across a broad range of civil engineering topics. Applicants must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching, service and scholarship. WCU has adopted the Boyer Model of Scholarship with a primary focus on supporting students in undergraduate research. Candidates should have a strong commitment to contribute to the intellectual and practical lives of students and other stakeholders of the School, College, University, and Construction Industry. Minimum Qualifications Possess an earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, environmental engineering, architectural engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by August 1, 2026. Preferred Qualifications Professional engineering licensure and registration. University-level teaching experience including online/distance education. Professional civil engineering design and/or construction related experience. Research experience in grantsmanship, refereed publications, and undergraduate and graduate student supervision. Position Type Permanent Full-Time Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 9 Posting Text Open Date 12/22/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please include the following: current curriculum vitae, letter of application, statement of teaching and student engagement goals, statement of research and scholarship goals, list of three professional references with complete contact information, and unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master’s degree level and higher.* For questions or additional information please contact Bruce Gehrig at View email address on click.appcast.io *All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD , please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master’s degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master’s degree transcript must have a notation such as Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree. Background/E-Verify Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. EOE Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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