Job Details

Assistant Professor Civil Engineering and Construction

Position Number: 6647586
Location: Statesboro, GA
Position Type: Engineering - Civil and Environmental

Assistant Professor Civil Engineering and Construction

Job ID: 291479
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. In 2018, Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers.

Location

With more than 29,500 students nearly150 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction is committed to preparing students for leadership roles in the planning, design, and management of integrated infrastructure systems that are critical to society. Our mission emphasizes experiential learning, research, and community engagement that address regional and global challenges in construction, civil infrastructure, and the built environment. Looking ahead, the Department is committed to expanding its research capacity in resilient and sustainable infrastructure and advancing the integration of digital technologies in design and construction, while preparing the next generation of experts to meet the nation's growing infrastructure and its renewal needs.

The four (4) faculty hired through this cluster will play a pivotal role in shaping the future. This initiative aims to bring together expertise in the following areas: (1) digital transformation, (2) advanced structural methods, (3) process & infrastructure systems, and (4) infrastructure resilience and water. The new faculty will strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, expand graduate education (including PhD-level research), and position Georgia Southern University as a leader in solutions for America's new and aging infrastructure.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Department Chair, the position requires teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing and sustaining an externally funded research program, and providing service to the department, college, university, and profession. The successful candidates will teach courses in assigned areas, like Construction Finance, Quantity Estimating, Cost Estimating; Building Information Modeling, Construction Graphics, Project Planning and Scheduling; Introduction to Construction Management, Construction Administration; Building Materials & Systems, Construction Surveying, and/or Building Codes, and may develop new courses aligned with their expertise, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, support accreditation and assessment efforts, and actively engage in professional societies. The position is a tenure-track, 10-month academic year appointment.

Required Qualifications

Earned doctorate in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field* with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management, by August 1, 2026.
Evidence of research productivity in one or more of the following four relevant areas:
- Digital Transformation: digital twin technologies, AI applications in construction, and smart cities
- Advanced Structural Methods: prefabrication (modular construction) and computational structural engineering.
- Process & Infrastructure Systems: lean construction practices, remote sensing, GIS, geospatial analytics, and sustainable transportation.
- Infrastructure Resilience: innovative materials, robust infrastructure, and water resource management

*Note that applicants from other related fields will also be considered

Demonstrated ability or potential to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in construction management and civil engineering.
Demonstrated ability or potential to secure external research funding.
Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development
Demonstrated strong and sustained commitment to advancing a robust research and scholarship agenda, including the production of peer-reviewed research and creative works appropriate to the discipline.
Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience preparing or contributing to research proposals for external funding (federal, state, or industry).
Evidence of collaborative research activity, particularly with faculty or interdisciplinary teams.
Exposure to or involvement with undergraduate and graduate student mentoring or supervision (e.g., assisting with MS/PhD student projects, co-authoring papers).

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of the following:

Letter of application addressing the candidate's qualifications and fit with the position(s) and cluster hire theme.
Curriculum vitae.
Research statement (2 pg. max) outlining current work and future plans, including potential for external funding.
Teaching statement (2 pg. max) describing instructional philosophy, experience, and interests in courses aligned with Construction Management and Construction/Civil Engineering.
Names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three (3) professional references.

Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with evolving digital tools for instruction and research.

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins December 1, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Search Chair Name: Stetson Rowles

Email: lrowles@georgiasouthern.edu

Telephone (912) 478-0772

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.

Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or [https://ww2.georgiasouthern.edu/cec/]. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.

Background Check

Standard + Education

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=291479&PostingSeq=1