Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering Technology

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering Technology

Department

Engineering Technology

Appointment

9 Months

Tenure Status

Tenure Track

FLSA

Exempt

Job Summary

The Department of Engineering Technology at the Missouri Western State University invites applications for Assistant Professor position in Construction Engineering Technology (Tenure track) beginning in August 2023 . Successful candidates for this position will hold a Ph.D. in construction, civil, or mechanical engineering, and have earned a PE license.

The ABET -accredited Department of Engineering at Missouri Western offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Construction Engineering Technology and Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and minors in Construction Management and Manufacturing Technology. At the graduate level, the Department partners with the AACSB accredited Craig School of Business to offer an MBA concentration in Engineering Technology Management.

Successful applicants will join MWSU as the campus breaks ground for the new Convergent Technology Alliance Center ( CTAC ), a state-of-the-art facility that will house applied learning labs that mirror those in today’s – and tomorrow’s – industrial environment. This facility not only represents campus and region’s commitment to technology and to regional partnerships, but also creates a unique opportunity for faculty to conduct research, work with industry and government, all while developing innovative industry and field-driven programs. Additional career opportunities at the director-level are expected as the project develops.

Ideal candidates will have disciplinary expertise and professional experience, show evidence of or the potential for exceptional teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level (in-person and online), and the ability to collaborate with industry, government, and areas educational partners.

Essential Job Duties

Duties for candidates for tenure-track positions include performance of activities corresponding with the teaching, scholarship, and service expectations for the department and college. We seek colleagues with disciplinary expertise and professional experience, evidence of exceptional teaching, and the potential for scholarly productivity and collaboration with the region and community.

Successful candidates for the position of Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) will:

• Demonstrate disciplinary and professional expertise, and evidence of exceptional and innovative teaching and advising with diverse undergraduate or adult learners (in-person and online).
• Exhibit existing and potential scholarly productivity as well as the desire to collaborate with colleagues, the region, and community.
• Demonstrate a willingness to serve on department committees, attend department meetings, and work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in construction, civil, or mechanical engineering, or a closely related field ( ABD considered)

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned or eligible for PE License
• Experience teaching courses such as Electrical Installations, Mechanical Systems, Construction Management, Computer Aided Drafting and Statics
• Success building organizational training environments and capacity

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

As Missouri’s designated applied learning institution, we seek a candidate who is both collaborative and service oriented, and who demonstrates a strong commitment to building real-world active-learning environments.

Physical Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Demands

University

Designated as the State of Missouri’s applied learning institution, Missouri Western State University is a public open-access institution located in St. Joseph, Missouri, on a beautiful 744-acre campus approximately 35 minutes north of the Kansas City International Airport. With 4,500 plus graduate and undergraduate students and over 29,000 alumni, Missouri Western is designated as a First-Gen Forward campus dedicated to academic innovation, regional and community partnerships, and a student-centered experience.


Missouri Western State University is an active participant in the educational, economic, cultural, and social development of the people and region it serves, and the campus’ distinctive focus on applied learning and research is a hallmark of its innovative teaching and learning environment. Missouri Western seeks to build an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups and women to apply for this position.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F005P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/14/2023

Open Date

11/08/2022

Priority Deadline

01/23/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, with preference given to candidates submitting materials by January 23. This position targets a start date of August 2023.