Friday, May 18, 2012

Assistant Professor – Civil & Environmental Engineering (Wood/Structural Engineering) at Carleton University

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University invites applications for a preliminary (tenure-track position) at the Assistant Professor level in the area of structural mechanics of wood structures.

Candidates must have a Ph.D., or be in the final stages of obtaining their Ph.D., in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline. The successful candidate must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and possess a strong commitment to research, as reflected in their publication record. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop an externally-funded, high quality research program; will be committed to effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level; and will contribute effectively to the academic life of the Department. Synergy to establish collaborative research links with the existing members of the Department and across the University is highly desirable.

The Department is particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in structural mechanics related to wood structures, design and construction of mid-rise residential and nonresidential timber buildings, the behaviour of wood and wood products under various environmental conditions including humidity and fire, and the use of innovative structural wood products and systems in buildings. Expertise in fire safety engineering as it applies to wood buildings, fire resistance of timber structures and structural fire design methods will be an asset.

The Department offers dynamic, innovative, and cross-disciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs leading to Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degrees in both Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering. The Department recently introduced a new Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability. The Department has diverse expertise over a wide range of experimental, numerical, and analytical research areas in geotechnical, environmental, fire safety, structural and transportation engineering. Graduate programs of the department are offered through the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Civil Engineering and the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Environmental Engineering to provide further strength and opportunities. The intensive research enterprise in the department includes an NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Fire Safety Engineering, a Canada Research Chair in the Analysis and Management of Risk Associated with Civil Engineering Applications and Practices, and a Canada Research Chair in Wastewater and Public Health Engineering. The successful candidate will have access to the Department’s world-class laboratories and high-performance computing facilities. Further information on the Department is available from the Web site http://www.carleton.ca/cee
 
Carleton University is Canada’s Capital University located in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, which offers a wide range of recreational and cultural activities, and is the concentration of Canada’s top research and regulatory institutions including Natural Resources Canada, the Canadian Wood Council, the Canadian Green Building Council, FPInnovations, and the National Research Council. Carleton’s internationally recognized faculty, staff, and researchers provide more than 24,000 full- and part-time students from every province and more than 100 countries around the world with academic opportunities in more than 65 programs of study. The University’s creative, interdisciplinary, and international approach to research has led to many significant discoveries and creative work in science and technology, business, governance, public policy, and the arts. As an innovative institution, Carleton is uniquely committed to developing solutions to real world problems by pushing the boundaries of knowledge and understanding daily. Minutes from downtown, Carleton University is located on a beautiful campus in the central portion of Ottawa, bordered by the Rideau River on one side, and the Rideau Canal on the other. With over 12 national museums and the spectacular Gatineau Park close by, there are many excellent recreational opportunities for individuals and families to enjoy.

Applications with a covering letter, curriculum vitae including career objectives, educational
background, employment history, research and teaching experience and interest, and the
names of at least three referees should be sent to: Professor Paul J. Van Geel, Chair,
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carleton University. 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1S 5B6, Telephone: (613) 520-5784, Fax: (613) 520-3951 Properly packaged applications (preferably a single PDF file) can be emailed to
paul_van_geel@carleton.ca as well. Membership in a Canadian professional engineering
association is required at the time of appointment or within two years of appointment.

Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Canadians and permanent residents will be
given priority.

All positions are subject to budgetary approval.

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