Assistant Professor - Louisiana State University : Job Details

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through My Draft Applications located on your Candidate Home page.Job Posting Title:Assistant Professor Position Type:Faculty Department:LSUAM Engineering - Bert S. Turner School of Construction Management (Charles W Berryman (00001257)) Work Location:3319 Patrick F. Taylor Hall Pay Grade:Academic Job Description:Job Description:The Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor effective August 2025. The Department seeks outstanding applicants in several engineering-related fields to advance LSU Strategic Plan 2025 goals of Discovery, Learning, Diversity and Engagement, including but not limited to the following research areas:Coast and Communities - resilient construction, innovative materials and methods, transportation, natural disaster risk assessments and sciences, post-disaster damage recovery and reconstruction, remote damage sensing, performance of industrial structures subjected to multiple hazards (wind and flood; actual and predictive models), and stochastic time, cost and environmental impact optimization.Efficient and Clean Energy - sustainable engineering and design, energy assessment, green technologies, intelligent systems, thermal simulation, energy efficiency, electric grid technology/efficiencies, demand side optimization, automation, renewable or innovative materials/methods, energy storage system hazards, and energy innovations.Human in the Loop - Wearable technologies to enhance construction worker safety and performance; biosensors for noninvasive physiological monitoring to detect early medical conditions and safety of emergency or construction personnel, VR/AR/MR, digital twin, and cyber-physical systems.Military and Defense - optimizing critical infrastructure and key industrial facilities against attack, risk assessment and mitigation, operational efficacy, decision support systems, robotics, automation, hardened facility design and materials, advanced sensory systems, reality capture technologies, systems integration, automated/adaptive rapid construction and monitoring.The successful candidate is expected to have a strong record of academic accomplishments and a willingness to collaborate with other researchers within and outside the CM department to expand disciplinary boundaries, and should demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly work, sponsored research, mentoring students, supporting/advancing teaching (campus and online), and participating in service activities pertaining to the mission of the Division and advancement of the profession as well as providing service to our LSU community.Job Responsibilities:

• Research - 50%:
  • Sponsored research, scholarly publications and presentations
  • Collaborate with other researchers within and outside the CM department to expand disciplinary boundaries
• Teaching and Service - 50%:
  • This position will plan and teach courses related to construction engineering and management and will include both campus and online undergraduate or graduate classes. The teaching load is normally 9 credit hours of classes per academic year (3 courses/year); however, at the discretion of the Department Chair, the teaching load may be reduced to accommodate research, course and program development, graduate student advising and the like.
  • Student advising, mentoring, and supervising student interns and graduate assistants
  • Participates in institutional meetings and serves on department, college and/or university committees

Department Information:The CM Department and its related research centers have 19 faculty and 10 staff members. This growing collection of faculty and staff combines their strengths and talents to meet the teaching, research, and outreach of the Department. They are actively supported by a large construction industry base that has gifted funds for endowed chairs, professorships, scholarships, and discretionary funding. There are 1,619 students across four undergraduate degree programs (campus and online) that are studying to major, or intending to major, in construction or facilities management. In addition, we have 132 graduate students working towards a Master of Science in CM (campus and online) and 60 working towards their Ph.D. in CM. The LSU CM undergraduate and master's programs are accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). The CM Department houses three federally funded centers: Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC) and the Commercial Assessment Center funded by the US Department of Energy, and the Region 6's University Transportation Center (Tran-SET) funded by the US Department of Transportation. There are 80+ research grants and sub-grants within the CM Department averaging around $3.5 million annually.University Information:Louisiana State University is one of the nation's premier public land-, sea-, and space-grant institutions, and is recognized as a Very High Research Activity (R1) institution under the Carnegie Classification system. LSU maintains high levels of research activity and high standards for teaching excellence, offering Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus. LSU is located in Baton Rouge, the second-largest city in Louisiana, and it enjoys a thriving and diverse community.Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. is required in construction management, construction engineering, or a related discipline before the start date. ABDs will be considered.
• The successful candidate needs to have a proven record of teaching, published research, and demonstrated ability to attract external funding.

Application Instructions:

• Applicants must apply online using the following link: Louisiana State University - Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)
• Applicants need to submit Professional References (minimum of three), Cover Letter, CV, Transcripts, Research Statement (two pages maximum), and Teaching Statement (two pages maximum).
• Review of application materials will begin December 2nd, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
• Questions regarding the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Chao Wang [email protected]

Additional Job Description:Special Instructions:Applicants need to submit Professional References (minimum of three), Cover Letter, CV, Transcripts, Research Statement (two pages maximum), and Teaching Statement (two pages maximum).Review of application materials will begin December 2, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.Questions regarding the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Chao Wang [email protected] Posting Date:October 16, 2024 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):Additional Position Information:Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.Essential Position (Y/N):LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ([email protected]).HCM Contact Information:For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-###-#### or email [email protected]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.