Position Function:
The ideal candidate must have a primary focus of asphalt paving and be willing and able to work with more than one construction material. A demonstrated history of accomplishments with asphalt paving is required. Experiences with concrete, stabilized soil, aggregates, polymers, and/or composites are desirable. The candidate is expected to work with undergraduate and graduate students in and out of the classroom and to engage students in application driven or applied construction and materials research that can be published in high quality venues.
Salary Grade: UC
For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Area of Specialization:
Materials Engineering - Asphalt paving
Anticipated Appointment Date:
August 16, 2025
Tenure Track Status:
Tenure
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The candidate is responsible for supporting the teaching, research, and outreach mission of the department and performing assigned administrative duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
Successful candidates will ideally have an earned B.S. and Ph.D. in civil engineering from an institution offering ABET-accredited (or equivalent) degrees.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional and academic experience is highly desirable.
Candidates should have a potential for sustaining a vigorous externally-funded research program and a dynamic portfolio of graduate and undergraduate educational competencies.
Preference will be given to candidates with a Professional Engineering license, or who are on track for such licensure.
Instructions for Applying:
Interested candidates must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for at least three professional references, and a statement (limited to three pages) that describes research and educational interests.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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