Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

About Alvernia University: 

Alvernia University is a small (about 2500 students), Liberal Arts university with a social justice, Franciscan Catholic mission, and a Professional/Doctoral University designation. U.S. News & World Report magazine ranks Alvernia in the top 300 for National Universities and in the top 100 for Top Performers on Social Mobility. All Alvernia University employees promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University's Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus, innovation, and mutual accountability. 

The School of Engineering offers BS degrees in Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial Engineering. We plan to begin offering a BS in Civil Engineering and an MS in Engineering Management in Fall 2025, with more undergraduate and graduate programs planned over the next few years. The School of Engineering resides in the new CollegeTowne facility in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania. This 250,000 ft2 building houses the engineering, business, and health science programs and is minutes from the main part of campus. 

Job Summary: 

Alvernia University’s School of Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track Civil Engineering faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to start in Fall 2025. Successful candidates will (1) hold a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline by August 2025, (2) demonstrate the potential to create a sustainable research agenda, (3) demonstrate the potential to educate and mentor students, and (4) have a commitment to undergraduate education. 

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate-level courses and labs, conduct original research, advise and mentor undergraduate students, and perform service at the Department, College, and University levels. Additionally, the candidate will become an integral part of expanding the undergraduate and graduate offerings of the School of Engineering over the next several years.  

This position is heavily focused on teaching and service, with a more modest expectation of research and publication. This position is located in Reading, Pennsylvania, and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work. 

How to Apply: 

Candidates should apply on the Alvernia website with the following:  

(1) Cover letter 

(2) Curriculum vitae 

(3) Teaching philosophy statement 

(4) Brief research statement including proposed integration of undergraduate researchers 

(5) Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts 

(6) Names and contact information for at least three references. The search committee may later contact listed references to request letters of support.  

All applications received before November 1, 2024, will receive full consideration. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. 

Alvernia University is seeking candidates committed to excellence of inclusion through working with all constituents of the Alvernia community. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.