021-25 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (CIVIL ENGINEERING – GEOTECHNICAL)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Review of applications will begin January 27, 2025, Chamorro Standard Time (ChST/UTC+10) and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

(Note to applicants in the mainland United States: Please be advised that Guam is a day ahead of the mainland United States.)

 

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

 

The University of Guam is looking for an individual who is interested in new challenges and opportunities for professional and personal growth. This position calls for someone who is self-motivated and adaptable, intelligent, possesses a global vision and who is interested in working in a dynamic, multicultural institution.

 

UNIT DESCRIPTION:

 

SENG was established at the University of Guam to address the chronic shortage of local engineers in Guam and the other islands in the Western Pacific. SENG offers a four-year Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) program. This program has recently earned accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). SENG strives to graduate highly competent engineers and provide quality professionals to Guam, Micronesia, and the neighboring regions in the Pacific and Asia. A new SENG building is currently under construction and will house the program upon completion. It will provide state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, as well as offices for faculty and administrators.

 

CHARACTER OF DUTIES:

 

SENG is looking for an outstanding candidate with expertise in Geotechnical Engineering. Appointment may be at assistant or associate professor rank, depending on experience and credentials. The candidates with teaching, research, and/or industry experience are encouraged to apply. Competencies in teaching other introductory-level civil engineering courses, such as geology, transportation engineering, surveying and construction management are desired. In addition, duties will include advising students, conducting research of regional importance, developing an externally funded research program in his or her area of specialization and serving on university committees. Furthermore, an ability to contribute to other general learning outcomes including engineering ethics, economics, and sustainability would be desirable. Candidates are highly encouraged to review the catalog (available online) to see the offered courses. For more information about SENG and its program, please visit our website  https://www.uog.edu/schools-and-colleges/school-of-engineering/.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Minimum: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with expertise in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent, evidence of scholarly achievement, ability and willingness to work with people of diverse cultures/backgrounds, and with U.S. Professional Engineering (PE) registration or capability of obtaining the Guam PE registration before applying for promotion or tenure is required. Must be willing to teach online.

 

Preferred: At least five (5) years of teaching experience or combination of teaching/industry experience in the subject matter of this position. Demonstrated a strong record of research publications in referred journals and secured research grants. Knowledge of or work experience in remote location or with Pacific Island populations, ability to deal with unexpected challenges. Experience in the renewal of ABET accreditation procedures is preferred. Experience working and teaching in online learning programs.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

 

The University of Guam is looking for an individual who is interested in new challenges and opportunities for professional and personal growth. This position calls for someone who is self-motivated and adaptable, intelligent, possesses a global vision and who is interested in working in a dynamic, multicultural institution.

 

SENG was established at the University of Guam to address the chronic shortage of local engineers in Guam and the other islands in the Western Pacific. SENG offers a four-year Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) program. This program has recently earned accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). SENG strives to graduate highly competent engineers and provide quality professionals to Guam, Micronesia, and the neighboring regions in the Pacific and Asia. A new SENG building is currently under construction and will house the program upon completion. It will provide state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, as well as offices for faculty and administrators.

 

SENG is looking for an outstanding candidate with expertise in Geotechnical Engineering. Appointment may be at assistant or associate professor rank, depending on experience and credentials. The candidates with teaching, research, and/or industry experience are encouraged to apply. Competencies in teaching other introductory-level civil engineering courses, such as geology, transportation engineering, surveying and construction management are desired. In addition, duties will include advising students, conducting research of regional importance, developing an externally funded research program in his or her area of specialization and serving on university committees. Furthermore, an ability to contribute to other general learning outcomes including engineering ethics, economics, and sustainability would be desirable. Candidates are highly encouraged to review the catalog (available online) to see the offered courses. For more information about SENG and its program, please visit our website https://www.uog.edu/schools-and-colleges/school-of-engineering/.

 

Minimum: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with expertise in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent, evidence of scholarly achievement, ability and willingness to work with people of diverse cultures/backgrounds, and with U.S. Professional Engineering (PE) registration or capability of obtaining the Guam PE registration before applying for promotion or tenure is required. Must be willing to teach online.

 

Preferred: At least five (5) years of teaching experience or combination of teaching/industry experience in the subject matter of this position. Demonstrated a strong record of research publications in referred journals and secured research grants. Knowledge of or work experience in remote location or with Pacific Island populations, ability to deal with unexpected challenges. Experience in the renewal of ABET accreditation procedures is preferred. Experience working and teaching in online learning programs.

 

WORK ELIGIBILITY:

 

Submission of completed job applications authorizes the University of Guam to seek and obtain information regarding the applicant’s suitability for employment. All factors which are job related may be investigated (i.e., previous employment, educational credentials, and criminal records). All information obtained may be used to determine the applicant’s eligibility for employment in accordance with equal employment opportunity guidelines. In addition, the applicant releases previous employers and job-related sources from legal liability for the information provided.

 

Should an applicant be convicted of any crimes other than a minor traffic violation, all applicable information must be provided in the form of a police clearance report and court clearance report. Failure to admit any felony convictions may result in immediate disqualification or disciplinary action.

 

Section 25103, Chapter 25, Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated requires college or university employees to undergo a physical examination, to include a test for tuberculosis (skin or x-ray), prior to employment and at least annually thereafter. A report of such examination must be conducted by a licensed physician within a state or territory of the United States and must be submitted upon request.

 

Federal law requires presentation of eligibility to work in the United States within seventy-two (72) hours of reporting for employment. Specifically, 8 USC 1324A requires the employer to verify the identity and eligibility to work in the United States of all newly hired employees. The University of Guam is required to comply with this law on a non-discriminatory basis. If you are hired to fill a position with the University of Guam, you will be required to present valid documents to comply with this law.

 

The University of Guam is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

 

The University of Guam complies with Public Law 24-109 in reference to the provisions and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Assistance in EEO/ADA matters and inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations may be referred to the University’s Director, EEO and Title IX/ADA Coordinator, located at the EEO/ADA and Title IX Office, Dorm II, Iya Hami Hall, Room 104, Telephone No. (671) 735-2244; TTY (671) 735-2243; or to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).

 

The University of Guam does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability unrelated to job requirements, age (except as permitted by law), citizenship status, marital status, or political affiliation. Furthermore, the University of Guam does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the admission to or employment in its education programs or activities.