Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

Job Summary

The Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or a tenured Associate Professor position with a 9-month academic appointment, beginning Fall 2025. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Civil Engineering; mentor and advise students on senior design projects; develop and maintain a nationally recognized research program; obtain extramural funding to support the research program; and advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research, scholarship, and professional development.

Education

A Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in structural engineering or a closely related field is required. The degree must be earned by August 12, 2025.

Required

• Evident of research and scholarly activities
• Evidence of externally funded proposals
• Evidence of a successfully passed F.E. exam.

University

Purdue University Northwest (PNW), a premier metropolitan university located in Northwest Indiana, is dedicated to empowering transformational change in its students on its two campuses in Hammond and Westville, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University system and offering more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, PNW is committed to academic excellence, supports growth, and celebrates diversity. PNW’s colleges, schools and centers are distinguished through prestigious accreditations, national recognitions, and competitive rankings.

PNW’s Hammond campus is located only 30 miles from Chicago with the Westville branch campus just 15 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. Fostering a university community full of contrasts—urban and rural, industrial and natural, with a well-established history and forward-thinking mindset—PNW’s two campuses serve its students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college to make the most of this rich range of resources. Moreover, PNW has been designated as a Hispanic-serving public institution dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and under-served student population.

School

The School of Engineering at PNW comprises three departments: Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), and Mechanical and Civil Engineering (MCE). Closely affiliated with the school are two distinguished and award-winning research centers, the Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) and the Purdue Water Institute (PWI).

Department

The Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering offers ABET-accredited baccalaureate degree programs in Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering, and a graduate master’s program in Mechanical Engineering as well as Civil Engineering concentrations. Our engineering programs are nationally ranked #58 among non-PhD granting institutions. The department provides excellent teaching and learning opportunities with state-of-the-art equipment, design studio, laboratories, and research centers.

Application

Applications must be submitted electronically and will be reviewed immediately until the position is filled. A complete application packet will include:

• A cover letter that reflects candidate’s interest and qualification for the position,
• A curriculum vitae,
• A brief research statement (maximum of two pages),
• A brief statement of teaching philosophy (maximum of two pages), and
• Contact information for at least three professional references.

All inquiries, nominations, and applications will remain confidential; references will not be contacted without notice. Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

Purdue University Northwest is an EOE/AA employer.  All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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