Valparaiso University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering ( https://www.valpo.edu/college-of-engineering/ ). Valparaiso University ("Valpo"), acommunity of learning grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve both churchand society. Located one hour southeast of Chicago on a 310-acre campus, Valpo is a comprehensive university with an enrollment ofapproximately 2,100 undergraduate and graduate students. Valpo is consistently recognized as one of the best private universities in theMidwest and has an increasingly diverse student body. Valparaiso University's undergraduate-only College of Engineering offersABET-accredited degrees in Civil Engineering. The College of Engineering at Valpo is currently ranked in the top 10% of Engineering Programs(non-doctoral) in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings. Qualifications The successful candidate will beresponsible for teaching undergraduate courses, developing a research program that incorporates undergraduate students, and providingservice to the department and profession. Teaching responsibilities could include courses in structural engineering, introductory civilengineering courses, the civil engineering capstone design sequence, and general engineering courses. Candidates should have astrong commitment to teaching excellence and have the ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues. The candidate shallhave the legal authority to work in the USA, shall have completed a Ph. D. in civil engineering or a closely related discipline, and willhave obtained their professional engineering license prior to the conclusion of the tenure track period. Additionally, preference will begiven to candidates with previous teaching experience. Candidates should have a Ph. D. (ABD considered) by August 2027 in CivilEngineering with a focus on Structural Engineering, or a closely related field. Application Instructions As a campuswith an increasingly diverse student body, we encourage applications from individuals with commitment and experience in mentoring studentsfrom an array of backgrounds. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and contactinformation for three references to Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/193924 . Inyour cover letter, please include brief statements of (a) how you might contribute to the university's distinctive mission, and (b) whatexperiences you have had which will enable you to mentor a diverse student body. Candidates who submit names of references should expectthat the search committee will contact these references in confidence and that credentials will be confirmed prior to hire. Candidatesshould also expect that the search committee will review their LinkedIn profile. Employment will require a satisfactory criminal backgroundcheck. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, the committee will begin reviewing applications onNovember 16, 2026. About the

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Valpo is located in Valparaiso Indiana, a county seat of 35,000 residentswith high quality schools and an active social community located 50 miles from downtown Chicago and only 14 miles from the beautiful IndianaDunes National Park. Valparaiso is home to 13 city parks, over 20 miles of bike trails, and award-winning downtown gathering spaces thathouse year-round community events including: the Popcorn Festival, music concerts, ice skating, farmer's markets and more. The city wasbuilt to support neighborhood activities, with most neighborhoods being within walking distance of parks, schools, and communal spaces. Withthe university located less than one mile from downtown, its central location within the community makes it easy for employees to enjoy thegrowing amenities the city has to offer. Valparaiso has been recognized as one of the top communities in Indiana and is in one of thefastest growing counties in the state. It is an area that continues to show economic growth and diversification of its residents.