Assistant/Associate Professor - Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Full-time

Angola, Indiana

Summary

The Reiners Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Trine University invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor with a preferred start date of August 2026. We seek a dynamic, student-centered educator who will contribute to our mission of promoting intellectual and personal development through professionally focused and formative learning opportunities. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching, mentoring, and engaging undergraduate students in both classroom and laboratory settings while contributing to the continued growth of the civil engineering program. The faculty member will be expected to teach transportation engineering courses and support other areas of the curriculum based on departmental needs. The candidate will also pursue scholarly and professional activities that enhance undergraduate education and strengthen industry engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Mentoring

Teach undergraduate civil engineering courses, including courses in transportation engineering.
Teach courses in surveying, geographic information systems (GIS), and/or civil engineering materials.
Support instruction in foundational civil engineering courses as needed.
Develop engaging, hands-on learning experiences that emphasize conceptual understanding, problem-solving, and real-world applications.
Supervise undergraduate design projects, including capstone design and experiential learning activities.
Maintain regular office hours and provide thoughtful academic and career advising.

Scholarship and Professional Development

Engage in scholarly or professional activities consistent with the university’s mission and focused on enhancing undergraduate education.
Involve undergraduate students in research, applied projects, or scholarly activities.
Present scholarly work at conferences and/or publish in relevant journals or engineering education venues.
Maintain professional engagement through participation in relevant professional societies and continuing professional development.

Service

Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
Contribute to student recruitment, outreach, and industry engagement initiatives.
Support ABET accreditation processes and continuous improvement efforts within the civil engineering program.

Education and/or Experience

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field required
Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring excellence.
Effective communication skills and ability to work collegially in a collaborative academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at the undergraduate level (as instructor, lecturer, or TA).
Experience or strong interest in active learning, project-based learning, and laboratory instruction.
Record or potential for scholarly activity involving undergraduates (applied research, curriculum innovation, or engineering education).

Applicants should submit

Cover letter describing qualifications, teaching interests, and alignment with the University’s mission.
Curriculum vitae.
A two-page statement of teaching philosophy that describes approaches to engaging and supporting undergraduate learners.
A one-page statement of scholarly interests, highlighting ways to involve undergraduates in potential research or applied projects.
Contact information for three professional references.

Outstanding Benefits

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

Health – medical, dental, vision, flex spending, HSA accounts
Life Insurance – a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer paid employee life policy valued at 1½ times annual salary
Financial Insurance – employer paid Long Term Disability and voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness options are available
Paid vacation and sick time
Retirement – after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
Education – after 6 months of full-time service, undergraduate education benefits are available for employee, spouse, and dependent children

Salary

Rank and salary will be based on qualifications.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.