Posting Information Position TitleAssistant Professor in Civil Engineering (Transportation) Job Posting Number2025024TTL Job LocationSan Marcos DepartmentIngram School of Engineering Position Description TheIngram School of Engineering (https://www.engineering.txst.edu/) at Texas State University ( TXST ) invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in transportation engineering area starting in fall 2025. Texas State University launched its Civil Engineering (CE) program under the Ingram School of Engineering in 2019. The CE program received EAC ABET accreditation in 2024 and now has 15 faculty members serving 440 undergraduate and 50 graduate and PhD students. In 2024, Texas State established the PhD in CE program, focusing on leadership, innovation, communication, and entrepreneurship in infrastructure. This exclusive program integrates Civil Engineering principles with entrepreneurial skills and technology-enhanced infrastructure ( TEI ), making it the first of its kind in Texas. This initiative highlights the need for infrastructure innovation and supports the university’sRoad to R1 (https://www.president.txst.edu/strategic-vision/run-to-r1/impact.html) goals. The CE faculty has conducted cutting edge research in various transportation areas, such as artificial intelligence (AI) applications in multi-modal traffic safety, operations, connected and automated vehicles (CAVs), and smart transportation infrastructure management. Texas State is leading a USDOT Tier I University Transportation Center “Coastal Research and Educations Actions for Transportation Equity” ( CREATE ). The CE program has excellent laboratory facilities, including the recently opened $15M state-of-the-art Infrastructure Research Laboratory ( IRL ), with a strong floor and reaction wall for complex large-scale structural and material testing. The successful candidate will be expected to (a) work toward establishing a sustainable program of funded research in Transportation Engineering including receiving significant external research funding, (b) exhibit a strong commitment to student-centered teaching and advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, © perform university and professional service, and (d) support the research, education, and community service for the local transportation problems. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by December 1, 2024. Required Qualifications + An earned doctorate in civil engineering, or a closely related discipline with a concentration in transportation engineering. + Professional Licensure/Registration (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure within three years of initial hire. + Evidence of intellectual and academic accomplishments, including peer-reviewed publications, and experience of external funding in the area of transportation engineering. + Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications + Proven ability as an effective instructor of record in undergraduate and graduate academic environments + Demonstrated interest and expertise in conducting research in CAVs. + Expertise in statistical modeling, optimization modeling, and AI applications. + Expertise in traffic operations, highway network modeling, and transportation planning. + Expertise in traffic control, traffic simulation, and congestion mitigation. + Experience advising and mentoring students in academic environments with a diverse population. Application Procedures Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49901 To assure full consideration, applications must be submitted byDecember 1, 2024. The following documentation must be included in the application. 1) Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications 2) Curriculum vitae that includes: a) All academic background b) List of prior employments c) List of published peer-reviewed articles d) List of funded research proposals, with role, funding amount and funding agency e) List of courses taught (as the Instructor of Record or as another role) f) List of professional service 3) Statement of research interests 4) Statement of teaching philosophy 5) Provide a list of three references in the Reference Letter section The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities. Proposed Start DateFall 2025 Posting Date10/03/2024 Review Date12/01/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled? EEO/AA Statement Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Reasonable Accommodation If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible. Record Checks and Verifications Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Eligibility for Employment Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. Why Work at Texas State? Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world. Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions. Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49901 Applicant Documents