The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Structural Engineering, preferably at the level of Assistant Professor. Applications for a visiting position at all ranks may also be considered.
The successful candidate must hold a Doctoral Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and must demonstrate potential for quality research and teaching. Applicants whose research interests include one or more of the following research areas are encourage to apply. Research interests encompass experimental and numerical research on the behavior and design of reinforced and/or prestressed concrete structures; experimental testing and modeling of large-scale structures; innovative structural systems; or experimental validation and design of concrete structures subjected to natural and man-made hazards (earthquake and/or fire and/or blast engineering).
The candidate is expected to teach structural design courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as part of the Civil and Environmental Engineering curricula, and must demonstrate strong research potential that will lead to external funding and scholarly publications. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with faculty in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department and across the AUB campus.
Applications must include a letter of interest, statements of teaching and research interests, complete curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of at least three references. The complete application must be addressed to the Dean, Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA), American University of Beirut, P. O. Box: 11-0236, Riad El-Solh Beirut: 1107 2020, Lebanon. An electronic copy should also be sent to msfea@aub.edu.lb.
Consideration of the received applications will begin as of February 1, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. The proposed starting date for the position is September 1, 2019. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The American University of Beirut is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
