Faculty Position - University of Western Ontario - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering - Geotechnical Position

Applications are invited for a faculty position in the area of Geotechnical Engineering at the rank of probationary (tenure track) Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter. If the candidate’s qualifications and experience warrant, an appointment may be made at the Associate Professor level.

The candidate shall have a strong research record in geotechnical infrastructure (areas such as underground structures, advanced foundation systems, soil improvement techniques, environmental geotechnique, etc.) or other innovative geotechnical research areas that complement the existing Geotechnical Research Centre.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Civil and Environmental Engineering or a related engineering field, and have demonstrated outstanding research potential with an excellent publication record. (S)he will be expected to develop and sustain a vigorous research program, initiate collaboration within the Department and across the University, attract external research funding, and supervise graduate students. The ability to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses in geotechnical engineering is a requirement. The candidate will be expected to participate in administrative activities of the Department, Faculty and University, along with other educational, professional, and community service. Industrial experience is highly desirable. Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario is required for this appointment.

Situated along the banks of the Thames River in picturesque London, Ontario, a city with a population of approximately 350,000, The University of Western Ontario is a prominent academic institution routinely ranked as a top research-intensive university in Canada and is committed to excel as a leading research institution internationally. The Geotechnical Research Centre (GRC) at Western has an international reputation to conduct geotechnical and related interdisciplinary research with emphasis on interfacing with industry. The seven faculty members forming the Geotechnical Research Centre, together with ten associate and adjunct
faculty members, are investigating a wide range of challenging geotechnical and
geoenvironmental problems, including soil mechanics, rock mechanics, foundation design, geoenvironmental engineering, tunnels, underground structures, dams, soil improvement, soil and foundation dynamics and earthquake engineering. If you share our commitment to excellence in teaching and research, and are eager to pursue a rewarding academic career, please forward your curriculum vitae, statements of your research and teaching interests and the names and addresses of at least three referees to:

Prof. E.K. Yanful, P.Eng., Chair
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B9

We also welcome e-mail inquiries and submissions, to be sent to: cwalter@eng.uwo.ca

Consideration of applications will commence on April 30, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. The position is subject to budget approval. Applicants should have excellent written and oral communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.