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Open Term Faculty Position in Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering


Job Location:

Ames, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 October 2026 (21 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 22 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:
Open Term Faculty Position in Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering

Appointment Type:
Faculty

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University () invites applications for term faculty position(s) involving in-person instruction in construction engineering geotechnical engineering and/or structural engineering. Candidates must have the qualifications and ability to teach courses in at least two of these three areas. Appointments may be made at the rank of Assistant Associate or Full Teaching Professor or Professor of Practice based on relevant industry and teaching experience demonstrated accomplishments and applicability toward department standards.


Responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures; developing course materials homework laboratory assignments quizzes examinations and projects; evaluating student work and assigning grades; maintaining office hours; and meeting with students to support their learning. Successful candidates will collaborate with other faculty as needed to coordinate instruction and support course delivery. Grading support may be available depending on class size and availability of resources. Additional responsibilities include departmental and university service such as serving on committees attending meetings and advising student organizations or competition teams.


This position is described as a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) nine-month appointment. Appointment rank will depend on applicant qualifications. The initial term is expected to be three years with the possibility of renewal. Term Faculty members are not tenure-eligible but faculty members may be considered for advancement in rank in accordance with applicable policies.


Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of achievement in teaching professional engineering practice or both in construction engineering civil engineering or a closely related discipline. Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and share Iowa State Universitys commitment to excellence and its Principles of Community.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates for this position must hold a Bachelors degree in civil construction or architectural engineering or a related degree and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Candidates must demonstrate relevant industry or educational experience qualifying them to teach in a minimum of two of the three identified areas. Candidates at Associate or Full Teaching Professor rank are required to meet department standards for appointment to the rank.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Evidence of an impactful career in related professional practice outside of traditional academic roles.
  • Previous teaching experience.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Professional engineering licensure in the United States or the ability to become licensed.
  • Ability to teach in all three areas of interest (construction engineering geotechnical engineering and structural engineering)
Department/Program & College Description:

The CCEE Department offers B.S. degree programs in civil engineering civil engineering with environmental emphasis construction engineering and environmental engineering plus M.S. MEng and Ph.D. graduate degree programs in civil engineering and maintains externally funded research of more than $21 million annually. CCEE is committed to faculty staff and students who can enrich University objectives in the areas of research teaching and service.

Department Unit/Website:

Start Date:August 16 2027

May 15 2030

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

Applications will begin to be reviewed on November 22 2026 with full consideration given to applications received by that date. The posting will remain open until the position is filled. All interested qualified people must apply for this position online at .


The following documents are required to be submitted as four separate PDF files (one for each required item numbered below):

1) Letter of application/cover letter that briefly discusses how you the candidate meet each of the required and preferred qualifications
2) Resume or Curriculum Vitae

3) Two-page statement explaining your qualifications to teach courses in construction geotechnical or structures and how you would bring your experience into the courses
4) Contact information for at least three references including name mailing address email address phone number and other pertinent information

Direct questions to .

Why Choose ISU

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:
October 23 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:
R20126

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age ethnicity religion national origin pregnancy sexual orientation genetic information sex marital status disability or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity 2680 Beardshear Hall 515 Morrill Road Ames Iowa 50011 Tel. email .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.


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