Assistant or Associate Professor of Civil Engineering

Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for a tenure-equivalent Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering, beginning August 2027.

The B.S. in Civil Engineering is growing quickly, and the department is adding depth in structures. This hire will build a new Minor in Structural Engineering and the graduate courses behind it. You will shape the structures curriculum from the start, set up the experimental work that supports it, and build a research program alongside it.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

• •Teach undergraduate reinforced concrete design and supporting courses such as Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, and first-year engineering
• •Develop and teach upper-level electives and graduate courses for the structural engineering minor and a potential graduate certificate, such as advanced reinforced concrete design, finite element analysis, and assessment and rehabilitation of existing structures
• •Develop, conduct, and supervise laboratory experiments for structural engineering courses and research
• •Build an active research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students
• •Mentor students and contribute to department and University service

Minimum qualifications

• •Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, completed before the start date
• •Strong knowledge of the analysis, design, and behavior of reinforced concrete structures

Preferred qualifications

• •Experience in experimental testing of reinforced concrete members and structural materials
• •Evidence of effective teaching
• •Research or industry experience in reinforced concrete or structural engineering
• •Record or clear potential of external funding and an independent research program
• •Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure, or the ability to obtain it
• •Active participation in organizations such as ACI, ASCE, or SEI

Key dates

• •Start date: August 2027
• •Full consideration: applications received by January 11, 2027. Review continues until the positions are filled.

How to apply

Apply through the Florida Polytechnic University Careers website. Upload each document below as a PDF in the Resume/CV field before continuing; once an application is submitted, it cannot be changed. Applications missing any of these documents will not be review and the application will be dismissed as incomplete.

• •Cover letter naming the position and rank you are applying for and explaining how your experience fits the role and Florida Poly's mission
• •Curriculum vitae with at least three professional references contact information
• •Teaching statement (up to two pages) describing your approach to teaching and evidence of its effectiveness
• •Research statement (up to two pages), for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor applicants
• •Unofficial transcripts for all graduate degrees. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Degrees earned outside the United States require an equivalency evaluation from a certified credential evaluation service, submitted with the application

Compensation : Commensurate with experience and rank.

Visa Sponsorship: Per Florida State University System directives, all H1B visa sponsorship is on hold until further notice. The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of hire and maintain status throughout their employment.

Foreign Influence Compliance Notice

Florida Polytechnic University complies with applicable Florida laws and Florida Board of Governors requirements concerning foreign influence, including Board of Governors Regulation 9.012, Foreign Influence , and applicable provisions of Florida Statutes.

Certain positions, including research, research-related support, and visiting researcher positions, may be subject to additional screening, disclosure, and review requirements under applicable law and University policy. Applicants for covered positions may be required to provide complete and accurate information and supporting documentation regarding their educational and employment history, publications, research funding, affiliations, and other relevant activities, as applicable.

Any employment offer or appointment for a position subject to these requirements is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all applicable screenings, disclosures, and required approvals.

About Florida Polytechnic University

Florida Polytechnic University — Florida's only public university dedicated exclusively to STEM — has been ranked the #1 public college in the South for six consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report.

Founded in 2014 as the twelfth member of the State University System, Florida Poly is growing fast. Enrollment is at a record high, new degree programs and laboratories are coming online, and the University is hiring faculty across many departments at once. New faculty arrive as a cohort and help shape what comes next.

Teaching here is applied and project-based, in small classes where faculty know their students. Faculty are rewarded for more than publishing: industry collaboration, applied research, and commercialization through start-ups and technology transfer all count. Industry partners across Central Florida sponsor student projects, hire graduates, and work alongside faculty.

The campus, anchored by the Santiago Calatrava–designed Innovation, Science, and Technology Building, sits in Lakeland on Florida's I-4 High Tech Corridor, within an hour of both Tampa and Orlando. Florida has no state income tax, and Lakeland's cost of living is lower than either metropolitan area. [ Explore Lakeland ]

Tenure-equivalent appointment system

Florida Poly faculty hold renewable, multi-year appointments under a collective bargaining agreement. The system substantially mirrors tenure systems at other State University System of Florida institutions: reappointment and promotion are based on a comprehensive review of accomplishments. Initial appointments are 3 years for Instructor and Assistant Professor; 3-6 years for Associate Professor; 6 years for Professor.

Applicants with post-Ph.D. experience may be offered an accelerated timeline to apply for promotion. Faculty are eligible for NSF and NIH grants, including early-career awards.

Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States; an appointment is not final until proof is provided. This position requires a background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute §435.04.

ABOUT FLORIDA POLY:

Florida Polytechnic University opened for classes in 2014-15 and is the twelfth university in the Florida State University System. The University was created as an exclusively STEM-focused public university that offers high-value undergraduate and graduate degrees and that has intentional industry connections with a focus on economic development of the high-tech I-4 corridor. Dedicated to preparing students for the competitive STEM workforce, Florida Polytechnic University blends traditional subject matter mastery with problem solving and laboratory experiences to provide students with learning opportunities applicable to both the workplace and a career of lifelong learning. The University delivers its courses in small class sizes, emphasizes a positive student to faculty experience, and is dedicated to both its teaching and research mission.

Lakeland, home to Florida Polytechnic University’s ultra-modern campus, is located along the I-4 High Tech Corridor halfway between Tampa and Orlando. Our central Florida community combines small town comfort with big-city culture. Florida’s High-Tech Corridor is home to 11,000 high-tech businesses, and Polk County alone has more than 600,000 residents, four universities and one state college. Lakeland is just a 45-minute drive from Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, professional sports teams, and thriving performing a