Description

The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at San Diego State University (SDSU) invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Structural Engineering, with a focus in quantitative structural reliability, risk assessment and physics-informed predictive sciences. Emphasis is placed on uncertainty quantification analysis to support the integration of technological solutions in structural design and enhance community resilience of civil infrastructure systems against both single and cascading hazards.

Resilient, smart and connected communities must consider the interaction among risk/uncertainty management and physics-based modeling, and performance optimization over complex interdisciplinary multi-objectives, including human factors, able to address future challenges related to climate change and natural hazards, population growth, and optimal life-cycle performance. The future of civil infrastructure systems in the face of evolving hazards may enable cross-campus interdisciplinary collaborations with faculty in other departments and colleges at SDSU.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a demonstrated record of excellence and show exceptional promise for high-quality research, teaching, and professional development that could contribute to advancing structural engineering practices and enhance community resilience of systems against both single and cascading hazards, including expertise in: (a) structural reliability and risk assessment seismic analysis; (b) integration of advances in computational modeling and physics-informed analytics; (c) structural assessment with interactive workflows and data-driven rehabilitation processes; (d) hybrid structural testing; (e) performance optimization for complex multi-objective resilient structural systems in light of cascading hazards.

SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence, which embraces the teacher-scholar model. Since 2012, SDSU has been designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all and we seek applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or a commitment to teaching and working effectively with groups that have been documented as underrepresented in engineering and higher education.

Applicants should clearly indicate (for example, in a table format in the diversity and inclusion statement) past accomplishments and future plans that satisfy at least three of the following areas: (a) engage in service with underrepresented populations in engineering; (b) demonstrate knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty in higher education; (c) build on past experience and/or demonstrate commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students; (d) integrate understanding of underrepresented populations and communities into research; (e) extend knowledge of how to achieve scholarly success as a member of an underrepresented group; (f) be committed to research that engages underrepresented communities; (g) show expertise in cross-cultural communication and collaboration; and (h) pursue research that contributes to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. See the following link for additional information https://sacd.sdsu.edu/cie/guidance-candidates

Applicants must hold a B.S. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline by the date of hire. Applicants should be active researchers who will develop and maintain an extramurally supported research program, publish and disseminate research findings, and serve as leaders at the forefront of their field. The candidate is expected to instruct and mentor undergraduate as well as graduate students in the classroom and in research.

Since its founding in 1897, SDSU has grown to become a leading public research university, and a federally-designated Hispanic-serving Institution, an Asian American and Native American, Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), as well as Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities Institution (HSACU). Each year, SDSU provides more than 37,000 students with the opportunity to participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an international emphasis that prepares them for a global future. In 2024, the university celebrated the milestone of reaching 500,000 alumni with the spring graduating class.

SDSU is the oldest and largest university in San Diego, largest university in the Cal-State University System, and the third largest university in the State of California. It is currently ranked No. 38 among public universities and is in the top 25 nationwide for ethnic diversity, according to U.S. News and World Report. The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering is one of the four departments in the College of Engineering at SDSU with EAC, ABET-accredited B.S. degree programs, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. programs (the latter is offered in conjunction with the University of California, San Diego through the Joint Doctoral Program). SDSU generates more research than any of the other California State universities (measured by funding levels), and is considered a research institution.

Application Instructions

The review of applications will begin on October 30, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 20, 2025. Applicants must apply by submitting a one-page cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and philosophy (not to exceed two pages), statement of teaching interests and philosophy (not to exceed one page), statement of diversity and inclusion (not to exceed two pages), and the names and contact information of at least three individuals that can provide a professional assessment of the applicant’s suitability for this position. References will only be contacted for the sub-set of applicants selected for interviews.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Applicants must apply via INTERFOLIO at http://apply.interfolio.com/156330. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account to submit all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. For help signing up, accessing your account, or submitting your application please check out our help and support section or get in touch via email at help@interfolio.com or phone at (877) 997-8807.

The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule for Assistant Professors and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is from $103k to $105k per year, based on 9 months. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances. San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For benefits information, click here.

For more information about SDSU, the College of Engineering, and the Department visit: http://www.sdsu.edu, http://engineering.sdsu.edu, and http://ccee.sdsu.edu.

Requests for additional information should be directed to: Prof. Robert K. Dowell, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, Mail Code 1324, San Diego, CA, 92182-1324; rdowell@sdsu.edu

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.