As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a full-time, tenure-track, assistant professor in civil engineering to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity through teaching, research and service. We invite applicants in one or more of the following fields: water resources, environmental engineering, transportation, and surveying. The start date for this position is August 2024. Preference will be given to applicants showing a dedication to student learning and the ability to develop a productive research program.
Marian University is a Catholic, comprehensive, national institution of higher education dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions and offers a multitude of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The university has experienced significant growth over the last decade and continues to expand its academic offerings. The E.S. Witchger School of Engineering is Marian University’s latest, bold endeavor. The first engineering class was enrolled in Fall 2022 and a new, state-of-the-art engineering building was opened in August 2023. Civil engineering faculty have a tremendous opportunity to collaborate numerous civil, construction, and transportation industry partners as well as the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), headquartered in Indianapolis. Prospective faculty are invited to join this exciting and growing venture.
Indianapolis, the state capital and most-populous city in Indiana, is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city offering numerous cultural, dining and sporting activities. Indianapolis has been named Time Magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places” and regularly tops Money Magazine’s list of “Best Places to Live.”
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
- Teach up to 12 credit hours per semester in engineering. Course releases may be available for those participating in research, developing innovative pedagogy, or other duties.
- Demonstrate academic excellence, the potential for distinctive contributions to the holistic development of students and help advance the mission and values of the university.
- Engage students in research, scholarship and other professional activities.
- Mentor and advise students through academic advising, clubs, research and internship opportunities.
- Participate in the life of the campus including participation in faculty governance and co-curricular programs within the engineering school and across the university.
- Contribute to curriculum development and assessment within the department.
