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Associate Professor or Professor and Chair Civil Engineering and Construction
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Position Number: 5641326
Location: Statesboro, GA
Position Type: Engineering - Civil and Environmental

Associate Professor or Professor and Chair Civil Engineering and Construction

Job ID: 277260
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the college has several research focus areas, including an area focused on Infrastructure, Sustainable Communities, Digital Construction, and Clean Water, in which the CEC department will play a critical role. In addition, the department is critical to developing talented future Georgia construction leaders in state's booming construction industry.

The Civil Engineering & Construction (CEC) department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Civil Engineering (BSCE), Construction Engineering (BSConE), and Construction (BSCons). The BSCE and BSConE programs are accredited by ABET, and the BSCons program is accredited by ACCE. The curriculum for each program emphasizes hands-on and experiential learning, where students develop practical skills that employers value. State-of-the-art equipment/instrumentation and advanced software are employed in both classroom and laboratory/field settings to prepare students to be productive technical professionals when they graduate.

The department offers graduate degrees, including a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and, starting Fall 2024, a college-wide PhD in Engineering. Disciplines emphasized in the Ph.D. program relevant to the CEC department include areas such as environmental engineering, structural dynamics, advanced engineering economy, and advanced quality control. The CEC department chair will be integral to the process of establishing and growing both the undergraduate and graduate programs and research agenda to their full potential, as well as engaging alumni, industry, and federal/state organizations. The department needs a leader who can guide new faculty in research and help build a state-wide leader in construction-related education.

Job Summary

Reporting to the dean, the chair will provide leadership for the teaching, scholarship, and service missions of the department on the Statesboro campus. The chair will advance a culture of academic excellence where distinction in teaching, research, and service is expected and rewarded. The chair will provide leadership for undergraduate and graduate curriculum development, assessment of student learning, accreditation, research programs, and initiatives that further the department and College strategic plans. The chair will also be responsible for departmental resource management, such as budgeting, purchasing, and academic scheduling. The chair will represent the department within the University community as well as maintain contacts with industry, alumni, and external stakeholders. The chair will be an active teacher-scholar in the department and participate in service. The position is a 12-month appointment and requires a terminal degree.

Required Qualifications

Earned terminal degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction/construction management, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any of these areas

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives

Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development

Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline

Proven and strong record of leading teams of faculty and staff to accomplish objectives.

Proven and strong record of collaboration both within a college and across the university.

Minimum of 5 years of full-time college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor level is required for the rank of associate professor, along with a strong record of research and service with publications and presentations in professional venues

Minimum of 5 years of full-time college/university teaching experience at the associate professor level is required for the rank of professor, along with a strong record of research and service with substantial publications and presentations in professional venues.

Preferred Qualifications

Record of professional experience and research and service commensurate with the rank of Professor

Demonstrated strong leadership ability

Professional engineering license or the ability to become licensed

Teaching or research expertise in one or more of the following areas: environmental engineering; structural engineering, transportation engineering, construction engineering, sustainable engineering, and/or construction management

Experience relevant to recruiting, developing, and retaining high-achieving faculty

Experience with managing a department or program, including budgeting

History of an open administrative style, showing flexibility in governance and demonstrating the ability to earn the trust and confidence of faculty, students, staff, and administrators

Experience with developing partnerships with business and industry leaders in the public and private sectors, including fundraising

Experience with strategic planning and program development

Established record of competitive scholarship and the acquisition and management of extramural funding

Experience with ABET, ACCE and/or university-wide accreditation

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 5 professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins October 21, 2024, and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is July 1, 2025.

Contact Information

Dr. Andrew Allen, Chair, Department of Computer Science

andrewallen@georgiasouthern.edu

912-478-5898

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.

Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or [https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cec/cengc/]. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.

Background Check

Standard + Education

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=277260&PostingSeq=1