The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
The College of Engineering and Technology (cet.wcu.edu) at Western Carolina University (WCU) is growing! The University has received substantial support from the North Carolina legislature to expand engineering to meet the rapidly growing needs of the region and state. Our engineering and construction management programs feature project-based learning embedded throughout the curricula, preparing our students for professional practice and advanced study. Industry engagement is a hallmark of our programs, and we pride ourselves on having faculty with significant industry experience. Our culture embraces faculty-student interaction through experiences such as undergraduate research. We are committed to changing the lives of our students and their families through a transformative experience at our main rural campus setting in the mountains of western North Carolina, and at sites in Asheville and across western NC. The college’s programs are instrumental to the economic vitality of the region and are advancing the university to be one of the nation’s premier regional comprehensive institutions. We are creating leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs with the foundation and skills needed for transformative careers in engineering, construction, and beyond.
To support our growth, we invite applications for a Fixed Term Assistant Professor of Practice of Civil Engineering with teaching and professional expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Structural Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Water Resource Engineering
- Construction Engineering
The position is a nine-month fixed term position with an anticipated start date of August 2026.
Candidates will be expected to play a collaborative role in initiatives for partnerships with K-12 schools, community colleges, government agencies, and industry. This position is also expected to provide a considerable level of service to the School, College, and University including student advising and mentoring, planning and leading outreach activities, organizing and mentoring student clubs and organizations, and other similar student and industry focused activities. Additionally, candidates may have opportunities to teach summer courses and lead other efforts in the summer months for additional compensation.
For more information on the School of Engineering + Technology please visit set.wcu.edu. More information about our CE-allied Construction Management program is found at cm.wcu.edu. Our Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Construction Management programs are accredited by ABET’s EAC, ETAC, and ANSAC, respectively. The college has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a top tier Undergraduate Engineering program for the past several years.
Successful candidates will be expected to support the University’s external engagement mission. Applicants are encouraged to visit the WCU website www.wcu.edu to learn more about WCU.
