Assistant/Associate Professor – Tenure Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Position Information Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor – Tenure-Track Position
Division College of Engineering
Department Civil and Envir Eng
Number of hours per week 37.5
Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Months per year Academic (9 months)
If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time
Campus Main Campus
If other location, please indicate Position Number 092240
Advertised Salary Pay Basis Job Description The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering of Tennessee State University is in the process of hiring one Assistant Professor position in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Engineering. The Civil Engineering Department includes faculty and instruction in the fields of structural, geotechnical, transportation, environmental, water resources and construction. The Department has mining engineering minor and construction management minor. The Department seeks candidates capable of contributing to the undergraduate and graduate academic programs and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in research. The successful candidate will assist in 1) developing and leading projects in mining engineering, geotechnical and geoenvironmental area, 2) conducting research on innovative construction and building materials, criterial minerals, and geotechnical infrastructure 3) preparing and contributing to technical reports/publications/presentations, 4) contributing to, or directing the preparation, presentation, and follow-up of proposals, and 5) managing the research group and the lab.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. degree in Geotechnical/Geo-environmental engineering, mining engineering, or closely related discipline. Candidate must be qualified to conduct research in geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering, mining engineering. Applicants should also have at least one year of academic or industrial experience, and PE licensure.

Preferred Qualifications:

The candidate should have a solid academic background and experience in one or more of the following areas: infrastructure materials, critical minerals, geotechnical engineering, geoenvironmental engineering, rock, mining engineering. The candidate must be self-motivated, autonomous, and work efficiently with a strong work ethic and a good team spirit. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Minimum Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University. Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.
An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section. You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided. Open Date 05/15/2025
Close Date 06/15/2025
Job Category Requisition Number F136P
Benefits Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.