About this role
Open Term Faculty Position in Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering
Position Title:
Open Term Faculty Position in Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering
Appointment Type:
Faculty
Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE), in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University invites applications for term faculty position(s) involving in-person instruction in construction engineering, geotechnical engineering, and/or structural engineering. Candidates must have the qualifications and ability to teach courses in at least two of these three areas. Appointments may be made at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor or Professor of Practice, based on relevant industry and teaching experience, demonstrated accomplishments, and applicability toward department standards.
Responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures; developing course materials, homework, laboratory assignments, quizzes, examinations, and projects; evaluating student work and assigning grades; maintaining office hours; and meeting with students to support their learning. Successful candidates will collaborate with other faculty as needed to coordinate instruction and support course delivery. Grading support may be available depending on class size and availability of resources. Additional responsibilities include departmental and university service, such as serving on committees, attending meetings, and advising student organizations or competition teams.
This position is described as a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE), nine-month appointment. Appointment rank will depend on applicant qualifications. The initial term is expected to be three years, with the possibility of renewal. Term Faculty members are not tenure-eligible, but faculty members may be considered for advancement in rank in accordance with applicable policies.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of achievement in teaching, professional engineering practice, or both in construction engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related discipline. Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and share Iowa State University’s commitment to excellence and its Principles of Community.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates for this position must hold a Bachelor’s degree in civil, construction, or architectural engineering or a related degree and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Candidates must demonstrate relevant industry or educational experience qualifying them to teach in a minimum of two of the three identified areas. Candidates at Associate or Full Teaching Professor rank are required to meet department standards for appointment to the rank.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Evidence of an impactful career in related professional practice outside of traditional academic roles.
- Previous teaching experience.
- Strong communication skills.
- Professional engineering licensure in the United States, or the ability to become licensed.
- Ability to teach in all three areas of interest (construction engineering, geotechnical engineering, and structural engineering)
Department/Program & College Description:
The CCEE Department offers B.S. degree programs in civil engineering, civil engineering with environmental emphasis, construction engineering, and environmental engineering, plus M.S., MEng, and Ph.D. graduate degree programs in civil engineering and maintains externally funded research of more than $21 million annually. CCEE is committed to faculty, staff and students who can enrich University objectives in the areas of research, teaching, and service.
Department Unit/Website:
Proposed Start Date:
August 16, 2027
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 15, 2030
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Original Posting Date:
October 23, 2026
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R20126
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612.
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.