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Coastal Engineering</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Helvetica"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif" align="center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica">The Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of
Civil & Environmental Engineering<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica">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.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica">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.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica">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.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica">The
successful candidate will join the Center for Coastal Studies (</span><a href="https://coastal.fralinlifesci.vt.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:blue">https://coastal.fralinlifesci.vt.edu/</span></a><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica">), 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 (</span><a href="http://provost.vt.edu/destination-areas.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:blue">provost.vt.edu/destination-areas.html</span></a><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica">) 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.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica">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.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica">Required
Qualifications</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica"><span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica">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.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica">Preferred
Qualifications</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica"><span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica">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.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica">Additional
Information</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica"><span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica">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.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica">Applicants
must apply online at </span><a href="http://jobs.vt.edu" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:blue">jobs.vt.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica"> (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 </span><a href="mailto:jirish@vt.edu" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:blue">jirish@vt.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica"> (540-231-2298).<span></span></span></p>
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successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica">About
Virginia Tech</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica"><span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica">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 </span><a href="mailto:blucas06@vt.edu" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:blue">blucas06@vt.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica"> at least 10 days prior to the event.<span></span></span></p>
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