Assistant Professor Civil Engineering and Construction

Assistant Professor Civil Engineering and Construction

Job ID: 305406

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most
comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one
of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a
single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with
149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral
levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington
D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across
the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro,
anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and
pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic
downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a
modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and
military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in
Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest,
offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across
southeast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of
Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of
Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N.
Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of
Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College
of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern
delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience,
research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed
to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across
its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who
are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across
the nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location
Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 with
a Carnegie Community Engagement classification, offers
approximately 149 different degree programs serving nearly 31,600
students through 11 colleges on four campuses in Savannah,
Hinesville, Statesboro, Swainsboro and online instruction. Founded
in 1906, Georgia Southern is a leader in higher education in
southeast Georgia with expert faculty and a focus on public impact
research and engaging learning opportunities through knowledge and
know-how that prepare our students to soar beyond and take
ownership of their lives, careers and communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Statesboro
Campus

1332 Southern Drive

Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information
Within this
setting, the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction is
committed to preparing students for leadership roles in the
planning, design, and management of integrated infrastructure
systems that are critical to society. Our mission emphasizes
experiential learning, research, and community engagement that
address regional and global challenges in construction, civil
infrastructure, and the built environment. Looking ahead, the
Department is committed to expanding its research capacity in
resilient and sustainable infrastructure, advancing the integration
of digital technologies in design and construction, and preparing
the next generation of experts to meet the nation's growing
infrastructure and renewal needs.

The two faculty
hired through this search will play a pivotal role in shaping that
future. With campuses on Georgia's coast and in its rural interior,
and considering the rapid industrial and infrastructure growth
across Southeast Georgia, this university offers a living
laboratory for research that pairs AI and digital technologies with
structures, materials, water, and resilience. The university is
located in the heavily forested region of Southeast Georgia.
Involvement of the successful candidate in research involving
forestry and forest products, and sustainably harnessing its
economic potential will be considered positively in the hiring
process. The new faculty will strengthen interdisciplinary
collaboration, expand graduate education (including PhD-level
research), and help position Georgia Southern University as a
leader in solutions for America's new and aging infrastructure. The
new faculty is expected to develop a vibrant, funded research
portfolio, partly in collaboration with the research cluster on
sustainable communities.

Job Summary
Reporting to the
Department Chair, the positions require teaching undergraduate and
graduate courses, advising students, developing and sustaining an
externally funded research program, and providing service to the
department, college, university, and profession. The successful
candidates will teach in assigned areas, with courses not limited
to typical Civil and Construction Engineering ones. They may
include Graphics, Plane Surveying, Building Information Modeling,
Project Planning and Scheduling, and Construction Administration.
Faculty may develop new courses aligned with their expertise. The
successful candidates will also mentor undergraduate and graduate
students, support accreditation and assessment efforts, and
actively engage in professional societies. The positions are
tenure-track, 10-month academic year appointments.

Required Qualifications

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Earned doctorate in Civil
Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management,
Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field with at least
18 graduate semester hours in Civil Engineering, Construction
Engineering, Construction Management, or Environmental Engineering
by August 1, 2027.

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Expertise in engineering and
artificial intelligence, with a proven record of multidisciplinary
work that improves infrastructure, strengthens community resilience
and safety, and advances sustainable resource management.

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Evidence of research productivity in
one or more of the following areas, with particular interest in
candidates who apply AI and digital technologies across them:

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Resilient and Sustainable
Infrastructure: sustainable communities, coastal sustainability and
resilience, clean water, and smart and resilient cities.

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Intelligent Structures and Materials:
computational structural engineering, advanced and sustainable
construction materials (e.g., forestry and engineered wood
products), and AI and data-driven modeling of structural and
material performance.

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Digital Construction and Automation:
civil and building information modeling (BIM), digital twins,
automation and robotics, and AI applications such as machine
learning, computer vision, and generative AI in construction
engineering and management.

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Lean and Data-Driven Project
Delivery: lean principles and practices and AI-enabled planning,
scheduling, and project controls.

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Geospatial Sensing and Analytics:
surveying and geomatics (geodesy, photogrammetry, LiDAR, remote
sensing, and GIS) and AI-driven geospatial analytics for
construction and infrastructure.

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Credentials to teach undergraduate
and graduate courses in construction management and civil
engineering.

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Demonstrated ability or potential to
secure external research funding.

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Commitment to engaging with best
practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and
curriculum design and development.

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Demonstrated strong and sustained
commitment to advancing a robust research and scholarship agenda,
including the production of peer-reviewed research and creative
works appropriate to the discipline.

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Willingness to engage with
institutional student success initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

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Experience preparing or contributing
to research proposals for external funding (federal, state, or
industry).

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Evidence of collaborative research
activity, particularly with faculty or interdisciplinary teams.

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Exposure to or involvement with
undergraduate and graduate student mentoring or supervision (e.g.,
assisting with MS/PhD student projects, co-authoring papers).

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Active funded research portfolio,
especially federal and industry funding

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Active research at the intersection
of forestry and civil or environmental engineering, such as forest
hydrology, timber structures, or post-fire watershed response.

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One or more years of postdoctoral
experience.

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Professional engineering license is
desired but not required.

Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.

This is an
exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of
the following:

-
Letter of application addressing the
candidate's qualifications and fit with the position(s) and naming
the position(s) of interest.

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Curriculum vitae.

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Research statement (2 pages max)
outlining current work and future plans, including potential for
external funding.

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Teaching statement (1 page max)
describing instructional philosophy, experience, and interests in
courses aligned with Construction Management and Construction/Civil
Engineering.

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Names, telephone numbers, and email
addresses of at least three (3) professional references.

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Additionally, after submitting the
above documents, applicants may be asked to complete a brief
questionnaire summarizing their qualifications via a Google
form.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging
customer service

Ability to support various
constituencies served by the University

Proven proficiency with evolving
digital tools for instruction and research

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and
procedures to meet Institutional goals and support the University's
mission for student success

SKILLS

Effective
communication (verbal and written), organizational, and human
relations skills

Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled

Screening of applications begins
December 1, 2026, and continues until the positions are filled.
Preferred start date is August 1, 2027.

Contact Information
Search Chair Name: Stetson Rowles

Email:
lrowles@georgiasouthern.edu

Telephone: (912)
478-0772

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation
for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community
member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these
standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and
Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and
can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board
Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line
at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment
All work (with limited exceptions
such as research and study abroad outside activities such as
grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University
must be completed while the employee is physically present in the
state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university
for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current
policy.

Faculty are expected to contribute to
the vibrant university community by engaging students,
participating in events, and performing other responsibilities
on-campus.

Faculty may be required to teach,
conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the four
campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation
options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent
upon completion of background investigation including a criminal
background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with
Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern
University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials
and employment history reflected in your application materials,
and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be
subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to
the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules, and
regulations of this institution, and to the Bylaws and Policies of
the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia
(USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Georgia Southern
University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity
More information
about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu
or https://ww2.georgiasouthern.edu/cec/.
The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other
non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection
under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or
disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under
the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search
process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information
This is not a supervisory
position.

This position will not be required to
drive.

This role is not
considered a position of trust.

Background Check
Standard + Education

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=305406&PostingSeq=1

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