Faculty position in coastal engineering, Virginia Tech

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*Tenure-track Faculty Position in Coastal Engineering*

The Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Virginia Tech



Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes
the boundaries of knowledge and addresses complex real-world challenges
that cross disciplinary boundaries. In this context, Virginia Tech plans to
increase interdisciplinary capacity and disciplinary excellence in coastal
hazards and disasters with a series of linked hires within the Center for
Coastal Studies and the Global System Science Destination Area. In this
collaborative spirit, the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil &
Environmental Engineering (CEE) and the Center for Coastal Studies (CSS) at
Virginia Tech seek applications to fill a tenure-track faculty position in
the field of coastal engineering with an emphasis on coastal hazards and
disasters.



The Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering has
79 faculty, and a current enrollment of 320 graduate students and over 650
undergraduate students. The department ranks 8th and 9th in undergraduate
and graduate education, respectively, among all U.S. civil engineering
departments (USN&WR). With classroom and lab facilities in Blacksburg,
Virginia and the National Capital Region of Washington, D.C., the
department is one of the largest civil engineering programs in the United
States.



Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and
learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the
nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may
serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT—serving in the spirit of
community, diversity, and excellence. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad
spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the
world. The College of Engineering, whose undergraduate program ranks 13th
and graduate program ranks 31st among all U.S. engineering schools
(USN&WR). The Mission of the College of Engineering is to educate and
inspire our students to be critical thinkers, innovators and leaders. Our
core values are inclusiveness, excellence, integrity, perseverance and
stewardship.



The successful candidate will join the Center for Coastal Studies (
https://coastal.fralinlifesci.vt.edu/), which brings together 50+ faculty
from eight of the nine academic colleges of Virginia Tech. The Center is
affiliated with the Global Systems Science Destination Area (
provost.vt.edu/destination-areas.html) that is focused on the study of the
dynamic interplay among natural and social systems. Faculty working
together in this area are collaborating toward transdisciplinary solutions
to critical social problems emergent from human activity and environmental
change. Work in this area also embraces equity in the human condition by
seeking the equitable distribution and availability of physical safety and
well-being, psychological well-being, respect for human dignity, and access
to crucial material and social resources throughout the world’s diverse
communities.



The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and service
activities within the Department’s Environmental and Water Resources
Engineering Program, and to service activities in the College and
University. Responsibilities include developing a
nationally/internationally recognized and externally funded research
program, mentoring and supervising doctoral and master’s students, and
teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.



*Required Qualifications*



The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a
closely aligned field at the time of appointment. The position is
anticipated to be filled at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
Evidence of scholarship, research, and a record of external funding is
required for consideration of appointment at the Associate Professor level.



*Preferred Qualifications*



Demonstrated ability in teaching and/or research in areas that align with
Virginia Tech’s university-wide, multi-disciplinary focus on Global Systems
Science is preferred. Furthermore, preference will be given to candidates
who: (1) show substantial evidence of high-quality academic scholarship,
(2) demonstrate ability or potential to attract external research funding,
commensurate with rank; (3) articulate a vision of how their research
portfolio will grow in the next decade and who are clearly cognizant of
evolving funding opportunities in their field; (4) engage in research and
teaching that complements existing strengths, resources, and
infrastructure; (5) clearly indicate how their teaching and mentoring will
benefit our student community; and (6) demonstrate strong commitments to
diversity, inclusion, and equity in research, teaching, and university
service.



*Additional Information*



This faculty position will be filled at Virginia Tech's main campus,
located in Blacksburg, Virginia. Blacksburg, and the surrounding areas, are
consistently ranked among the country's best places to live. The position
start date is January 2022.



Applicants must apply online at jobs.vt.edu (job number 516095):
application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement
discussing research and teaching goals, and contact information for at
least three references. Applicants are encouraged to highlight within their
statement on research and teaching goals how they promote a culture of
diversity, equity, and inclusion. Review of applications will commence on
August 10, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Questions
regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Jennifer Irish at
jirish at vt.edu (540-231-2298).



The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction
check.



*About Virginia Tech*



The department and program both fully embrace Virginia Tech’s commitment to
increase faculty, staff, and student diversity; to ensure a welcoming,
affirming, safe, and accessible campus climate; to advance our research,
teaching, and service mission through inclusive excellence; and to promote
sustainable transformation through institutionalized structures. If you are
an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact
Beth Lucas at blucas06 at vt.edu at least 10 days prior to the event.


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