Civil and Environmental Engineering
Limited-term Assistant Professor Position in Structural Engineering
The University of Windsor invites applications for a limited-term position in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the area of Structural Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing September 1, 2010 for
a period of two years. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
The Department offers degree programs in both Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels. The Department has at present 16 faculty members, all with active research programs, and over 80 graduate students. For further details about the Department and our programs, visit
our website at http://www.uwindsor.ca/civil. The University is currently building the Center of Engineering Innovation (CEI) with state-of-the-art facilities and completion is expected September 2012.
The City of Windsor and Essex County have a growing population numbering at present over 400,000 and are situated on the southern bank of the Detroit River across from our northern neighbor, the large metropolis of Detroit. The region provides an environment rich in culture and recreational activities http://www.uwindsor.ca/civil).
Applicants should hold a baccalaureate degree in Engineering and an earned doctorate in Civil Engineering, specialized in the area of Structural Engineering and be registered, or be committed to seek registration, as a Professional Engineer in Canada. Candidates who are about to defend (ABD) and who will have successfully
defended their dissertation by the date of appointment are also encouraged to apply.
The candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in the areas of Engineering Mechanics and Structural Engineering and also advise undergraduate students in Capstone Design Projects. The Department is interested in candidates with experience in teaching graduate courses in one or more of the following areas: rehabilitation of concrete structures, and concrete design using advanced composite materials. The new faculty member is expected to conduct research and attempt problems related to Structural Engineering. The research areas of particular interest
include structural mechanics, concrete structures, structural rehabilitation and monitoring, sustainable structures and advanced materials. Preference will be given to candidates with experimental structural engineering experience. Synergy to establish collaborative research links with the existing members of the Department is desirable.
Applications will include:
● a letter of application, including a statement of citizenship/immigration status;
● a current curriculum vitae;
● a research statement detailing research interests and potential for scholarly achievement;
● a teaching dossier or evidence of teaching effectiveness that might include sample course outlines or teaching
evaluations;
● a statement of teaching philosophy and interests;
● samples of scholarly work; and
● three current letters of reference forwarded by the referees.
To ensure full consideration, complete applications using the position identifier “STR_10“ should be submitted by July 23, 2010.
Dr. Faouzi Ghrib, Ph.D., PEng., Acting Head
Civil and Environmental Engineering Appointments Committee
401 Sunset Avenue, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4
Phone (519) 253-3000, Ext. 2550, Fax: (519) 971-3686
E-mail: fghrib@uwindsor.ca
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