Assistant Professor - Resilient Structural Engineering

Assistant Professor - Resilient Structural Engineering

ENG Civil Engineering

 

Competition No. - A104148322

Closing Date - Will remain open until filled.

 

Several challenges are facing Structural Engineering today. Climate change will lead to increased incidence of hurricanes, earthquakes, extreme heat, flooding, and wildfires – all of which will necessitate major changes to protect structures from these extreme loading events. Resilient structural design accounts for the probability of extreme loading events, and the need to balance the economics of the structure with risk of structural failure under these extreme events. Resilient structural design incorporates one or more of the areas of advanced computational mechanics, innovative structural materials, and innovative structural mechanics.

The availability of high-performance computers and advances in numerical tools have increased the demand for computer-based tools in several engineering disciplines (structures, geotechnics, biomechanics, material science, building physics). Structural engineering design consultants commonly use advanced computational mechanics tools, such as finite element programs, in day-to-day design activities. The next generation of engineers will need to undertake advanced analysis of structural systems, especially to evaluate resilient structural engineering designs.

 

If you have experience and a passion for research in these areas, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Alberta invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Structural Engineering. This position is part of the University of Alberta’s priority to build a diverse faculty; thus, candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We are seeking scholars that are motivated to join and collaborate with our vibrant Structures Group, recognized as a world leader in the discipline. Over the last 50 years, Canadian design standards in Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel – as well as those in other countries – have originated from research conducted at the I.F. Morrison Structures Lab. The Group currently consists of 10 faculty members with expertise in a broad range of structural materials (steel, concrete, masonry, timber and nanofibre), building physics, structural health monitoring, structural mechanics, and artificial intelligence. Applicants with expertise in advanced computational mechanics and/or structural resiliency are encouraged to apply.

 

A PhD in structural engineering or a closely related field is required. They are expected to be or become a licensed Professional Engineer through the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA, https://www.apega.ca). Licensure must be obtained within five years from the date of hire.

 

Consideration will be given to candidates with a record of research impact, which might include publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings; developing technology or software solutions; and addressing socio-economic or environmental needs; among other things. The Department believes that innovation, professionalism, and excellence stems from faculty members who value diversity, equity, and inclusivity of perspectives, as indicated by a demonstrated record of service and volunteering broadly related to research, teaching, and/or equity, diversity, inclusivity, and decolonization – both past and future.

 

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, including the School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, aims to maintain its position among the top schools in North America. Our faculty members have developed dynamic research programs in all areas of Civil, Environmental, Mining, and Petroleum Engineering and have engaged in partnerships that range from not-for-profits to large corporations. The Department leadership is committed to development of faculty members’ growth as leaders – both inside and outside the University. Our graduate program attracts outstanding students from the best schools worldwide and presently has an enrollment of over 500 students, including approximately 200 PhD students. The undergraduate programs in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mining Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering enroll close to 1000 students.

 

The University of Alberta in Edmonton is one of Canada's top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences. The University of Alberta offers close to 900 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 18 faculties on five campuses, including one rural and one francophone campus, and has more than 275,000 alumni worldwide. The university and its people remain dedicated to the promise made in 1908 by founding president Henry Marshall Tory that knowledge shall be used for "uplifting the whole people."

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The University of Alberta is in Edmonton, home to over one million people and Alberta’s capital. Edmonton offers a vibrant start-up and technology ecosystem, federal and provincial government offices, an international airport, a city council dedicated to innovation as a ‘smart city’, urban development, and ending homelessness. The city offers the amenities of a large urban center while maintaining a friendly atmosphere. Edmonton is known internationally for its thriving arts scene with a variety of family activities, an array of indoor and outdoor sports and fitness opportunities, one of North America’s largest stretches of urban parkland, and top-ranked health care services. Campus offers childcare, and there are multiple housing options within steps of campus. Faculty members are offered parental and medical leaves, retirement benefits, and healthcare benefits. The Faculty of Engineering values families and aims to minimize the long-distance separation of them when possible through our spouse/partner hiring practices.

 

We invite you to visit these websites for information about the University of Alberta (www.ualberta.ca/facultyand- staff/index.html), the Faculty of Engineering (www.ualberta.ca/engineering/index.html), and the City of Edmonton (www.edmonton.ca).

 

How to Apply

 

To apply, please submit the following online. The research, teaching, and EDI statements should be genuine and reflect the candidate’s own experiences.

 

• Cover letter that includes highlights of the candidate’s profile and the names of the three referees (see below for more information)

• Curriculum vitae (submit under “CV”)

• Research statement that outlines main areas of current research, along with short- and long-term research goals for an independent research program (2 pages maximum; submit under “Research Plan”)

• Teaching dossier that includes past teaching/mentoring experience; a brief teaching philosophy; and evidence of, or potential for, teaching effectiveness (2 pages maximum; submit under "Statement of Teaching Interests”)

• Equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI) statement that outlines the candidate’s philosophy, experience, training, and future interests and goals in these areas related to research, teaching, and service. The future interest and goals section should be aligned with institutional and disciplinary strategies, including the University of Alberta’s Strategic Plan for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity: https://www.ualberta.ca/equity- diversity-inclusivity/about/strategic-plan-for-edi/index.html; and Engineers Canada’s Strategy: https://engineerscanada.ca/diversity/about-diversity-in-engineering; (2 pages maximum; submit under “EDI Statement")

 

To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203 (3)(e), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number at the bottom of your cover letter. If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this at the bottom of your cover letter.

 

Letters of reference will be requested from applicants selected for interviews. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

 

The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

 

How to Apply

Apply Online: https://apptrkr.com/3310527

 

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight MST of the closing date.

 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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8/5/22, 8:12 AM Careers @ the UofA - Assistant Professor - Resilient Structural Engineering (A104148322)

The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Mï¿1⁄2tis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply. https://apps.hrs.ualberta.ca/RAD/reqprintpreview.aspx?key=26776 3/3