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Position Number: 5893043
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Engineering - Civil and Environmental

Regular Faculty

Posting Number: F001318P
Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Location: Moscow
Primary Division/College: College of Engineering
Primary Unit: Civil & Environmental Engineering
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Regular Faculty
Position Control Number: 4557
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
FTE:

1.0

Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/18/2025
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Negotiable (must be justified)
Rank: Negotiable (must be justified)
Extension Type: Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):

Position Summary:

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Idaho seeks candidates for a full-time tenure track or tenured faculty position in Geological Engineering at the level of assistant, associate, or full professor. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in the college and department bylaws.

We are seeking candidates with interest in emerging areas and/or geological engineering topics of significant societal importance such as rock mechanics, tunnelling, excavation and materials handling.

Many of the solutions needed to combat climate change, such as electric vehicles, solar panels, and rechargeable batteries, rely on the availability of critical minerals. In June 2024, the United States Congress advanced the Mining Schools Act, which requires the Department of Energy to award up to 10 grants each year to mining schools for recruiting and educating mining engineers and other qualified professionals to meet future energy and mineral needs. Assuming this becomes law, the proposed program meets the requirements set forth in the Act for these funds (i.e., a geological engineering degree accredited by ABET).

The successful candidate will teach both traditional geological engineering courses, as well as develop new courses in their specific area of expertise. The CEE Department is committed to quality education and has high expectations for teaching excellence. The candidate will advise/mentor both undergraduate and graduate students and provide leadership in developing an accredited curriculum for the recently approved Bachelor of Science program in Geological Engineering. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong externally funded research program that supports graduate students and results in high-quality publications and foster relationships with industry partners.

The CEE department is committed to a productive and collegial environment.

Unit/Department Summary:

This position is part of the College of Engineering at the University of Idaho. The college offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in several engineering disciplines. The college website is: https://www.uidaho.edu/engr

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering was the first department at UI. The demand for our graduates is outstanding. The department faculty are strongly committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. CEE faculty are the drivers of two well-known research centers, the Center for Ecohydraulics Research (CER) and the National Institute for Advanced Transportation Technology (NIATT). The department is in the process of developing an undergraduate program in Geological Engineering with the cooperation of industry partners from the state and region.

The department is also in the midst of a highly successful fundraising campaign to renovate educational infrastructure and increase student support with three new/renovated labs underway: an Advanced Computing Laboratory, the Ardurra Water Laboratory, and the Tamarack Grove Engineering Structures Laboratory.
The department website is: https://www.uidaho.edu/engr/departments/cee

Administrative Summary:
Contingency Description:
Teaching & Advising: 40%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 55%
Outreach & Extension: 0%
University Service & Leadership: 5%

Minimum Education/Degree Required:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications:

B.S. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
Experience in geological engineering
Experienced researcher
Experience communicating with multiple stakeholder groups, both orally and in writing
Ability to obtain licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Idaho within 3 years of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in geological engineering
Professional experience in private practice or government agency
Experience conducting externally funded research
Experience managing, teaching, and conducting research in a laboratory setting
Experience publishing research in peer-reviewed publications
Demonstrated ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary environments
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with regional and national industries and government agencies

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Posting Date: 12/23/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is open until filled with first consideration being given to completed applications submitted by January 23, 2025. A complete application consists of a CV, letter of application, a teaching statement, a research statement, and a list of at least 3 references.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/46668

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.