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Asst./Assoc. Professor of Civil Engineering

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Asst./Assoc. Professor of Civil Engineering
Cedarville University

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Cedarville, Ohio, United States
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H-1B
Job posted on March 29, 2026
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Job Description:
Cedarville University equips Christian undergraduate, graduate, and online students for godly service and vocational distinction. We offer more than 175 programs of study, all from a distinctly biblical worldview. Are you excited about Civil Engineering and its ability to change and improve lives? Are you passionate about your Christian faith and how God can use the civil engineering profession in the world around you? Does the opportunity to build into the lives of a new generation of Civil Engineering professionals excite you? If so, then we want to talk to you! The Cedarville University School of Engineering and Computer Science is looking for exceptional faculty to join our Civil Engineering program and help us train outstanding Civil Engineers who integrate highest level technical skills with an active Christian faith to transform lives across the world. Our program emphasizes rigorous academics combined with extensive hands-on learning and service opportunities. We aim to cultivate technical professionals who are committed to excellence in character, conduct, and skill. Our faculty are dedicated professionals who seek to pour into the lives of our students both in the classroom and beyond. We invite applications for Civil Engineering faculty opportunities. The School seeks highly qualified candidates from across the spectrum of professional Civil Engineering practice. Appointment is anticipated at Assistant or Associate Professor level. Rank is commensurate with experience and credentials. Eligibility for a tenure-track appointment will be determined based on institutional needs and candidate qualifications at the time of hire. The School of Engineering and Computer Science offers an ABET-accredited BSCE degree program, in addition to ABET-accredited BSCpE, BSEE, and BSME degrees and BS degrees in Computer Science and Cyber Operations. The school currently has over 750 students across its six primary disciplines. The BSCE degree is housed in the Civil Engineering Center which opened in Fall 2020. The CEC was purposely designed for the civil engineering program and includes dedicated laboratories, classrooms, project spaces and faculty offices. This exciting facility has allowed us to create a program which provides students with exceptional hands-on learning opportunities while building strong professional identity and establishing life-long relationships. Position Responsibilities: This position is primarily focused on teaching and mentoring within an undergraduate engineering program.  Particular areas of interest include structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering materials, construction engineering, or transportation. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses and laboratories in a variety of civil engineering areas, advising students, and supervising senior design projects. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the continuing development of an innovative curriculum with a strong focus on lab-based learning and project work. Employment is subject to the University's verification of credentials along with other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including the successful completion of a background check. H-1B sponsorship may be available for this position depending upon legal and business considerations. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position, based in Cedarville, Ohio, is pending budget approval. Position Requirements:
  • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or related discipline; OR,
  • M.S. in Civil Engineering or related discipline, plus licensure as a registered Professional Engineer (PE). Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of professional licensure.
  • Ability to effectively communicate subject material to students and relate with students and colleagues.
  • Commitment to biblical integration in and out of the classroom.
  • Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
  • Qualified applicant must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's Doctrinal Statement, Community Covenant, and General Work Place Standards.

Contact Information: For consideration, an employment application must be completed on our online application website. All official inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Cochran, SHRM-CP, Director of Academic Human Resource Services. Position-specific inquiries should be directed to Dr. Stephen Ayers, Dean, School of Engineering and Computer Science. 
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