Assistant professor of civil engineering

Posting Details

Posting Number:

F000232

Posting Type:

External - Open to All Applicants

Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

Classification:

3

Position Type:

Full-Time Faculty

Department:

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Benefits Summary:

Benefit package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription insurance, Life insurance, Workers’ Compensation insurance, Unemployment insurance, and Total Disability insurance. Retirement: The University contributes 4% of the regular salary with up to 3% of additional matched contributions into the TIAA Retirement Program. Other benefits include tuition remission for employee, spouse, and employee’s dependent children under the age of 25 (this does not include the last two year of the PharmD program or the JD), and twenty days of paid medical leave per year.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented individual who is passionate about teaching and is invested in the success of our students. Our faculty members encourage students to ask questions, develop confidence in their abilities, and engage in high-impact learning opportunities such as undergraduate research. If you would like to be a part of a professional, collaborative team devoted to making a significant and lasting impact on the lives of young engineers, the Kokosing Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Ohio Northern University invites you to apply for a three-year faculty position to begin August 19, 2026. Contingent on sustained enrollment in the program, extension of this position will be considered at the conclusion of the contract period. Candidates with a specialty in all aspects of civil engineering are encouraged to apply. The candidate’s application letter should specifically address how the candidate meets the stated needs of our position within our undergraduate-serving institution.

Scope:

As part of ongoing growth, the College of Engineering is seeking applications for a full-time, nine-month, three-year fixed-term, teaching-focused Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering.

Principal Responsibilities

The applicant must be committed to teaching excellence in undergraduate education and to cultivating a sense of community for students, faculty, and staff. Applicants must also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and are expected to take part in professional development opportunities. Teaching of introductory, college-wide courses (such as Foundation of Design, Statics, Strength of Material, etc.) as well as upper-level civil engineering courses is expected. ONU is a founding partner of the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network and is committed to instilling the entrepreneurial mindset in our undergraduate engineering students.

Required Skills:

Industry experience, teaching experience, professional licensure, and an ability to teach both introductory and advanced courses will be viewed favorably. Candidates should be committed to advancing the knowledge and practice of engineering education pedagogy. The appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor level and is not a tenure-track appointment.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Education (with a prior degree in civil engineering) or an MS degree with significant, relevant industry experience is required. ABD acceptable, but degree requirements must be completed before the date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

EEO Statement

ONU is an equal employment opportunity employer. Accordingly, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, separation and other terms, condition and privileges of employment.

College Description:

Ohio Northern University (ONU) is proud to be a place where the learning, development, and welfare of our students are the highest priorities of the institution. ONU offers a unique academic experience that starts with a university-wide focus on relationships, individual development, and a consistent focus on student learning. The T. J. Smull College of Engineering is an undergraduate-only program that values the development of strong relationships between students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Faculty are encouraged to provide unique educational opportunities that fully develop individual students into practicing engineers and computer scientists.

All application materials must be submitted online at and must include an application letter, vita, statements of teaching and research experience, transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references. The application letter should specifically address how the candidate meets the stated needs of our position within our undergraduate serving institution. Review of applications will begin on Dec. 9, 2025, and the search will continue until the position is filled. Questions concerning the position should be referred to: Dr. Bryan Boulanger, Professor and Chair, Kokosing Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH 45810, [email protected].

Appointment Length:

9-months

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In the statement of teaching philosophy, please discuss how you would or have supported a classroom of students with a broad cross-section of differing levels of academic preparation.

Status:

Full-Time