Assistant/Associate Professor - Civil Engineering (Transportation)
Assistant/Associate Professor - Civil Engineering (Transportation)
Assistant/Associate Professor - Civil Engineering (Transportation)
Full-time
Angola, Indiana
Summary
The Reiners Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Trine
University invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank
of Assistant/Associate Professor with a preferred start date of August 2026.
We seek a dynamic, student-centered educator who will contribute to our
mission of promoting intellectual and personal development through
professionally focused and formative learning opportunities. The successful
candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching, mentoring, and engaging
undergraduate students in both classroom and laboratory settings while
contributing to the continued growth of the civil engineering program. The
faculty member will be expected to teach transportation engineering courses
and support other areas of the curriculum based on departmental needs. The
candidate will also pursue scholarly and professional activities that enhance
undergraduate education and strengthen industry engagement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching and Mentoring
Teach undergraduate civil engineering courses, including courses in
transportation engineering.
Teach courses in surveying, geographic information systems (GIS), and/or
civil engineering materials.
Support instruction in foundational civil engineering courses as needed.
Develop engaging, hands-on learning experiences that emphasize conceptual
understanding, problem-solving, and real-world applications.
Supervise undergraduate design projects, including capstone design and
experiential learning activities.
Maintain regular office hours and provide thoughtful academic and career
advising.
Scholarship and Professional Development
Engage in scholarly or professional activities consistent with the
university's mission and focused on enhancing undergraduate education.
Involve undergraduate students in research, applied projects, or scholarly
activities.
Present scholarly work at conferences and/or publish in relevant journals
or engineering education venues.
Maintain professional engagement through participation in relevant
professional societies and continuing professional development.
Service
Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
Contribute to student recruitment, outreach, and industry engagement
initiatives.
Support ABET accreditation processes and continuous improvement efforts
within the civil engineering program.
Education and/or Experience
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field required
Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring
excellence.
Effective communication skills and ability to work collegially in a
collaborative academic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience at the undergraduate level (as instructor, lecturer,
or TA).
Experience or strong interest in active learning, project-based learning,
and laboratory instruction.
Record or potential for scholarly activity involving undergraduates
(applied research, curriculum innovation, or engineering education).
Applicants should submit
Cover letter describing qualifications, teaching interests, and alignment with the University's mission.
Curriculum vitae.
A two-page statement of teaching philosophy that describes approaches to engaging and supporting undergraduate learners.
A one-page statement of scholarly interests, highlighting ways to involve undergraduates in potential research or applied projects.
Contact information for three professional references.
Outstanding Benefits
Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a
variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some
benefits offered include:
Health – medical, dental, vision, flex spending, HSA accounts
Life Insurance – a variety of voluntary life options are available along
with an employer paid employee life policy valued at 1½ times annual
salary
Financial Insurance – employer paid Long Term Disability and voluntary
Short-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
options are available
Paid vacation and sick time
Retirement – after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an
employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
Education – after 6 months of full-time service, undergraduate education
benefits are available for employee, spouse, and dependent children
Salary
Rank and salary will be based on qualifications.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled.
Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability,
national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or
any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide
occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to
provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities
and for religious beliefs.
