Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Program Coordinator

Overview

Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Program Coordinator – University of Missouri–Saint Louis (UMSL).

Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor is expected with the granting of tenure based on evaluation of the applicant’s record. Appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure will be considered for exceptional applicants. The School of Engineering seeks program coordinators who are visionary and collaborative, student-focused, and research leaders.

• Primary responsibilities include student recruitment and retention; student success initiatives; faculty assignments and workload; faculty evaluation; participation in reappointment, promotion and tenure; curriculum development; program assessment and accreditation; development of research programs; faculty professional development; and coordination and oversight of classroom and laboratory usage.
• Each coordinator reports to the Founding Director and will participate in future hires within their academic unit.

As a tenured or tenure-track faculty member, the successful candidate will maintain a sustainable record of research and scholarship, teaching excellence, and experience in personnel development, project management, and strategic planning. Faculty will have opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations across the university, industries, and AMICSTL, the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center St. Louis.

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Record of scholarship and ability to secure external funding from various agencies including industry partners.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to teaching excellence, experiential learning, and student success.

• Cover letter addressing the roles of the program coordinator.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three references (references contacted only at the finalist stage).
• Applications accepted until a program coordinator is selected; materials should ideally be submitted by November 15, 2025 for full consideration.

The School of Engineering is being established at UMSL to provide rigorous, relevant and affordable engineering education. It will house ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree programs in mechanical, electrical and civil engineering, with additional programs to be added as the school grows. The school emphasizes accessibility and flexibility and includes a Student Project Design Laboratory funded by a $15-million grant. Cohorts are planned for Fall 2025 with full opening upon renovations in Fall 2026.

Established in 1963, UMSL is a public university serving eastern Missouri, recognized for strong academic programs and research activity. Supported by nearly 700 faculty across nine schools and colleges, UMSL offers a range of degree options including doctoral and graduate programs. UMSL emphasizes inclusivity and social mobility.

• This position is eligible for University benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and tuition discounts for all four UM System campuses.
• For more information on benefits, visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For ADA accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources at umslhr.