The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University invites applications for a one-year term position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of mechanics starting July 1, 2012.
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 be committed to effective teaching at the undergraduate level; and will contribute effectively to the academic life of the Department. P.Eng.in a Canadian professional engineering association is required at the time of appointment.
The Department is particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in mechanics and materials. The successful candidate will be involved in teaching undergraduate courses focused in mechanics and mechanics of solids. In addition, she/he will be expected to continue to develop her/his research program and take advantage of synergies in the Department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to administrative tasks within the Department focussed on promotion of teaching and research within the Department.
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.
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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