What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor or Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering position at Nicholls State University?

Special Instructions

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Instructor or Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

Position Number

500258

Salary Range

$75,000-$85,000

Position Type

Faculty

Department Information

Ending Effective Date of Temporary Employment

Department

Wm. Clifford Smith School of Engineering

Job Duties

Responsibility / Duty

Providing high-quality teaching in courses produced by the School as assigned by the Director and based on department and university needs, including holding requisite office hours and abiding by all faculty responsibilities as defined by University Policy and Procedure.

Percentage Of Time

Responsibility / Duty

Providing service to the department, college, university, and profession including but not limited to student advising, committee work, recruiting, and volunteer activity. The person in this position will be expected to (1) advise students in concentration curricula related to the faculty member’s background; (2) serve on departmental committees as assigned; (3) provide committee and other service to the School, College and University; and (4) serve as volunteer and department and university representatives on extracurricular and sometimes after-hours events.

The person in this position is expected to perform teaching and mentoring duties with particular focus on student access, progress, and success, as well as engage in collegial and collaborative activities with other university faculty.

Percentage Of Time

Responsibility / Duty

Conducting scientific research and scholarship in teaching and learning in the field, which shall include successful grantsmanship, mentorship of students, service on undergraduate (Honors) and graduate student thesis committees, participating in professional development opportunities, presenting research findings at professional meetings and to the general public, and publishing scholarly articles in scientific journals.

Percentage Of Time

Posting Detail Information

Minimum Experience Required

Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to a diverse student body.
Proficiency in C and or python programming, AutoCAD Civil 3D for engineering applications and numerical analysis.

Minimum Education Required

A Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related engineering field from an accredited institution.

Minimum Licenses Required

Other Minimum Requirements

Test(s) Required

Preferred Education

A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or Engineering Technology is strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience

Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level or significant industrial experience in civil design or technical manufacturing.
Experience or ability to teach core courses in core engineering sciences (statics, mechanics, materials), civil engineering specialties (fluids, structures. geotechnical, hydrological), or engineering design is preferred.
Experience in engineering course development.

Experience with ABET accreditation.

Proficiency with industry-standard software such as, Revit, SolidWorks, or specialized engineering analysis tools.

Preferred Licenses

Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure or the ability to obtain licensure in the state of Louisiana.

Other Preferred Requirements

Physical Demands

Employment Year

Academic Year

If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify begin date

If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify end date

Employment Basis

Full-time

Proposed Ending Date (for faculty and grant funded positions)

05/15/2027

Posting Date

06/23/2026

Closing Date

07/30/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

Teaching Philosophy

Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References

Copy of Transcript

Optional Documents

Other Document

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

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