Assistant Professor Civil Engineering and Construction

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.

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Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 with a Carnegie Community Engagement classification, offers approximately 149 different degree programs serving nearly 31,600 students through 11 colleges on four campuses in Savannah, Hinesville, Statesboro, Swainsboro and online instruction. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern is a leader in higher education in southeast Georgia with expert faculty and a focus on public impact research and engaging learning opportunities through knowledge and know-how that prepare our students to soar beyond and take ownership of their lives, careers and communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Within this setting, the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction is committed to preparing students for leadership roles in the planning, design, and management of integrated infrastructure systems that are critical to society. Our mission emphasizes experiential learning, research, and community engagement that address regional and global challenges in construction, civil infrastructure, and the built environment. Looking ahead, the Department is committed to expanding its research capacity in resilient and sustainable infrastructure, advancing the integration of digital technologies in design and construction, and preparing the next generation of experts to meet the nation's growing infrastructure and renewal needs.

The two faculty hired through this search will play a pivotal role in shaping that future. With campuses on Georgia's coast and in its rural interior, and considering the rapid industrial and infrastructure growth across Southeast Georgia, this university offers a living laboratory for research that pairs AI and digital technologies with structures, materials, water, and resilience. The university is located in the heavily forested region of Southeast Georgia. Involvement of the successful candidate in research involving forestry and forest products, and sustainably harnessing its economic potential will be considered positively in the hiring process. The new faculty will strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, expand graduate education (including PhD-level research), and help position Georgia Southern University as a leader in solutions for America's new and aging infrastructure. The new faculty is expected to develop a vibrant, funded research portfolio, partly in collaboration with the research cluster on sustainable communities.

Reporting to the Department Chair, the positions require teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising students, developing and sustaining an externally funded research program, and providing service to the department, college, university, and profession. The successful candidates will teach in assigned areas, with courses not limited to typical Civil and Construction Engineering ones. They may include Graphics, Plane Surveying, Building Information Modeling, Project Planning and Scheduling, and Construction Administration. Faculty may develop new courses aligned with their expertise. The successful candidates will also mentor undergraduate and graduate students, support accreditation and assessment efforts, and actively engage in professional societies. The positions are tenure-track, 10-month academic year appointments.

• Earned doctorate in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or Environmental Engineering by August 1, 2027.

• Expertise in engineering and artificial intelligence, with a proven record of multidisciplinary work that improves infrastructure, strengthens community resilience and safety, and advances sustainable resource management.

• Evidence of research productivity in one or more of the following areas, with particular interest in candidates who apply AI and digital technologies across them:

  • Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure: sustainable communities, coastal sustainability and resilience, clean water, and smart and resilient cities.

  • Intelligent Structures and Materials: computational structural engineering, advanced and sustainable construction materials (e.g., forestry and engineered wood products), and AI and data-driven modeling of structural and material performance.

  • Digital Construction and Automation: civil and building information modeling (BIM), digital twins, automation and robotics, and AI applications such as machine learning, computer vision, and generative AI in construction engineering and management.

  • Lean and Data-Driven Project Delivery: lean principles and practices and AI-enabled planning, scheduling, and project controls.

  • Geospatial Sensing and Analytics: surveying and geomatics (geodesy, photogrammetry, LiDAR, remote sensing, and GIS) and AI-driven geospatial analytics for construction and infrastructure.

• Credentials to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in construction management and civil engineering.

• Demonstrated ability or potential to secure external research funding.

• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

• Demonstrated strong and sustained commitment to advancing a robust research and scholarship agenda, including the production of peer-reviewed research and creative works appropriate to the discipline.

• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.

• Experience preparing or contributing to research proposals for external funding (federal, state, or industry).

• Evidence of collaborative research activity, particularly with faculty or interdisciplinary teams.

• Exposure to or involvement with undergraduate and graduate student mentoring or supervision (e.g., assisting with MS/PhD student projects, co-authoring papers).

• Active funded research portfolio, especially federal and industry funding

• Active research at the intersection of forestry and civil or environmental engineering, such as forest hydrology, timber structures, or post-fire watershed response.

• One or more years of postdoctoral experience.

• Professional engineering license is desired but not required.

Commensurate with experience.

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

A complete application consists of the following:

• Letter of application addressing the candidate's qualifications and fit with the position(s) and naming the position(s) of interest.

• Curriculum vitae.

• Research statement (2 pages max) outlining current work and future plans, including potential for external funding.

• Teaching statement (1 page max) describing instructional philosophy, experience, and interests in courses aligned with Construction Management and Construction/Civil Engineering.

• Names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three (3) professional references.

• Additionally, after submitting the above documents, applicants may be asked to complete a brief questionnaire summarizing their qualifications via a Google form.

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service

Ability to support various constituencies served by the University

Proven proficiency with evolving digital tools for instruction and research

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support the University's mission for student success

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational, and human relations skills

Open Until Filled

Screening of applications begins December 1, 2026, and continues until the positions are filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2027.

Search Chair Name: Stetson Rowles

Email: lrowles@georgiasouthern.edu

Telephone: (912) 478-0772

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All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.

Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the four campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

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More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or https://ww2.georgiasouthern.edu/cec/. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

This is not a supervisory position.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

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