University Lecturer or Senior University Lecturer – Geotechnical Engineering
The John A. Reif, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has an opening at the level of university lecturer or senior university lecturer specializing in geotechnical engineering. The position requires responsibility in teaching introductory and advanced geotechnical engineering courses including laboratory courses. Specific areas of interest include but are not limited to: undergraduate soil mechanics including laboratory course and foundation design and familiarity with specialized geotechnical engineering design software that is used to upload into Building Information Modeling (BIM). Expertise/experience/interest and ability to teach a variety of graduate courses such as engineering properties of soils, foundation design, geotechnical aspects of waste, soil dynamics, seepage, pavement designs, rock mechanics and geo-fabrics is required. The position also requires mentoring of civil engineering students in undergraduate and graduate research. It is preferable that candidates demonstrate this ability through previous experience and accomplishments.
NJIT is at among the top 100 "Best Graduate Engineering Schools" (per U.S. News & World Report). It offers a vibrant engineering community environment and exciting opportunities for research and education. Interdisciplinary centers and institutes across the campus (http://centers.njit.edu/) provide access to comprehensive, state-of-the-art core facilities and facilitate collaborative research activities. Universities, research institutes and industrial facilitates at the vicinity of NJIT further increase collaboration opportunities and access to experimental equipment.
A cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests, and names of at least three references should be included in the application package. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Professor Taha Marhaba, marhaba@njit.edu
As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women.
