Asst/Assoc/Full Teaching Professor
Position Overview
The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) at The University of Kansas (KU) is seeking outstanding candidates for an Assistant, Associate or Full Teaching Professor in the areas of structural engineering and engineering mechanics. The target starting date is August 18, 2025. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start of the position.
Appointment level will be based on an applicant’s scholarly and teaching record and practical experience. All Teaching Professor positions, regardless of rank, are non-tenured positions appointed for a three-year limited term period; however, the CEAE department has a strong tradition of employing non-tenured faculty long-term. Due to the percentage of effort focused upon instructional duties, all applicants must possess outstanding teaching skills and teach 9-12 credit hours of regularly scheduled classes per semester.
The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering has a long history of excellence in the field of structural engineering. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in structural engineering and engineering mechanics. The candidate’s specific area(s) of specialty are meant to enhance and complement ongoing programs and existing expertise in the Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering Department.
The University of Kansas School of Engineering (http://engr.ku.edu/) has undergone a significant expansion while taking explicit care to maintain and improve the high-quality student programs the university is known for. The effort involved a multi-faceted approach aimed at growing our facilities, faculty, leadership, research and, most important, supporting students, as it helps industry partners find the new talent, designs and techniques they need to fuel economic growth and business success. The Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering (http://ceae.ku.edu/) currently has 24 tenured/tenure-track faculty, four professors of practice, one teaching professor, one research professor, and approximately 340 undergraduate students and 160 graduate students, with programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
The University of Kansas is a Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive university with a $1.4 billion endowment and a faculty of 2,600. Current enrollment is 28,500 (19,000 undergraduate), with students drawn from 110 nations and all 50 states, 20.6% of KU students are members of minority groups. The 1,000-acre main campus is in Lawrence, a community of 95,000 in hilly northeast Kansas that lies about 35 miles west of Kansas City. Lawrence has a lively downtown and a thriving arts and music scene, and its local government has enacted ordinances supporting equality for all members of its population. Lawrence also offers numerous sports and recreational opportunities, local shops, and a wide range of good restaurants.
KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
KU’s vision is to be an exceptional learning community that lifts each other and advances society. Our institutional priorities are to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world. Additional information is available at https://jayhawksrising.ku.edu/.
Appointment level will be based on an applicant’s scholarly and teaching record and practical experience. All Teaching Professor positions, regardless of rank, are non-tenured positions appointed for a three-year limited term period; however, the CEAE department has a strong tradition of employing non-tenured faculty long-term. Due to the percentage of effort focused upon instructional duties, all applicants must possess outstanding teaching skills and teach 9-12 credit hours of regularly scheduled classes per semester.
The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering has a long history of excellence in the field of structural engineering. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in structural engineering and engineering mechanics. The candidate’s specific area(s) of specialty are meant to enhance and complement ongoing programs and existing expertise in the Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering Department.
The University of Kansas School of Engineering (http://engr.ku.edu/) has undergone a significant expansion while taking explicit care to maintain and improve the high-quality student programs the university is known for. The effort involved a multi-faceted approach aimed at growing our facilities, faculty, leadership, research and, most important, supporting students, as it helps industry partners find the new talent, designs and techniques they need to fuel economic growth and business success. The Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering (http://ceae.ku.edu/) currently has 24 tenured/tenure-track faculty, four professors of practice, one teaching professor, one research professor, and approximately 340 undergraduate students and 160 graduate students, with programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
The University of Kansas is a Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive university with a $1.4 billion endowment and a faculty of 2,600. Current enrollment is 28,500 (19,000 undergraduate), with students drawn from 110 nations and all 50 states, 20.6% of KU students are members of minority groups. The 1,000-acre main campus is in Lawrence, a community of 95,000 in hilly northeast Kansas that lies about 35 miles west of Kansas City. Lawrence has a lively downtown and a thriving arts and music scene, and its local government has enacted ordinances supporting equality for all members of its population. Lawrence also offers numerous sports and recreational opportunities, local shops, and a wide range of good restaurants.
KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
KU’s vision is to be an exceptional learning community that lifts each other and advances society. Our institutional priorities are to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world. Additional information is available at https://jayhawksrising.ku.edu/.
Job Description
75% - Teaching
Teach courses totaling 9-12 credit hours per semester in the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Architectural Engineering (ARCE) and Civil Engineering (CE) programs in engineering mechanics and structural engineering analysis and design. Teaching responsibilities include enhancing and improving curriculum and advising students on course selection.
15% - Service
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, serve on graduate committees and other departmental committees, work with student organizations, and collaborate with faculty and staff in enhancing the curriculum, recruiting highly qualified students, and with promotional activities. In collaboration with departmental leadership and faculty colleagues, support online course-only master’s degree programs by assisting with student recruitment and advising, and developing relationships with regional consulting and construction companies. Perform other duties as assigned by the department chair, such as providing general internal service at KU at the department, school and university levels.
10% - Scholarly Engagement
Active in scholarly engagement activities including but not limited to carrying out course transformation, assessment of learning outcomes, development of pedagogical teaching practices that expand and delivers new methods of teaching to precipitate dynamic learning engagements or other activities to implement innovations in teaching and learning. May include participation in or presenting professional development and workshops, scholarly presentations at meetings, publications, documenting and disseminating the results of inquiry into improving teaching and learning.
Teach courses totaling 9-12 credit hours per semester in the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Architectural Engineering (ARCE) and Civil Engineering (CE) programs in engineering mechanics and structural engineering analysis and design. Teaching responsibilities include enhancing and improving curriculum and advising students on course selection.
15% - Service
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, serve on graduate committees and other departmental committees, work with student organizations, and collaborate with faculty and staff in enhancing the curriculum, recruiting highly qualified students, and with promotional activities. In collaboration with departmental leadership and faculty colleagues, support online course-only master’s degree programs by assisting with student recruitment and advising, and developing relationships with regional consulting and construction companies. Perform other duties as assigned by the department chair, such as providing general internal service at KU at the department, school and university levels.
10% - Scholarly Engagement
Active in scholarly engagement activities including but not limited to carrying out course transformation, assessment of learning outcomes, development of pedagogical teaching practices that expand and delivers new methods of teaching to precipitate dynamic learning engagements or other activities to implement innovations in teaching and learning. May include participation in or presenting professional development and workshops, scholarly presentations at meetings, publications, documenting and disseminating the results of inquiry into improving teaching and learning.
Required Qualifications
For the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor:
- PhD in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a closely related discipline and 3 years of teaching experience in structural engineering.
- PhD in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a closely related discipline and 6 years of teaching experience in structural engineering.
- PhD in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a closely related discipline and 12 years of teaching experience in structural engineering.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete online application includes the following materials: (1) cover letter; (2) resume; (3) statement of teaching experiences and interests; and (4) the names, email and contact information for three professional references.
Application review will begin January 1, 2025 and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is received.
Application review will begin January 1, 2025 and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is received.
Contact Information to Applicants
Remy Lequesne
rlequesne@ku.edu
rlequesne@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Application Review Begins
Wednesday January 1, 2025
Anticipated Start Date
Monday August 18, 2025