Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our . These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the well-being of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Program at the Georgia Institute of Technology is a vibrant and intellectually diverse School with people who are using new technologies to expand the notion of what it means to be civil and environmental engineers in the 21^st Century. Celebrating 125 years this academic year, we teach out students the engineering fundamentals they need to be successful at the interface of the built and the natural worlds. Our program is focused on learning how to think, how to solve problems, and how to impact society. We provide rigorous learning environments, out-of-the-classroom and overseas experiences challenging our students to reach their highest potential. Our degree programs are consistently ranked among the nation's best as we celebrate 125 years of developing engineers to improve the human condition.

at the Georgia Institute of Technology (CEEatGT) invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty (i.e., academic professional) position in the Learning Sciences, Engineering Education, Educational Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction and/or related fields. Applicants will be considered at all ranks. The position will focus on leading and supporting the implementation of the School's strategic vision for education that includes as a core value: Cultivating entrepreneurial mindset to engineer and design new materials, technologies, and high-impact solutions for a rapidly changing world. Student experience and success objectives include fostering a sense of belonging to the School and the CEE profession, and, pioneering learning opportunities that empower the CEE community to reach their educational goals and meet emerging and long-standing challenges. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students.

is: We will inspire and prepare the next generation of civil and environmental engineers to solve the world's most pressing challenges and improve the environment and quality of life for all. This position will support faculty development to enable realization of the School's strategic objectives for education. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to faculty development, and the teaching and mentoring of students.

This is a full-time, 12-month non-tenure track academic professional faculty position with a combination of teaching (no more than one course per semester, which may also take the form of serving as a rotating expert across selected courses), implementation of evidence-based scholarship on teaching and learning, and faculty development and administrative responsibilities. Administrative responsibilities, representing roughly two-thirds of the total responsibilities, will be focused primarily on undergraduate programs with some synergistic activities that cut across both the graduate and undergraduate programs. The expectation is for teaching responsibilities up to 30% and research responsibilities up to 10% of overall responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

* Play a central role in implementing the School of CEE's strategic vision for education; provide leadership, in partnership with faculty, students and staff, in change management and institutionalizing change in a fast-paced environment where tangible short-term results are valued.

* Coordinate faculty development activities to facilitate achievement of CEEatGT's strategic objectives.

* Support faculty in innovative course design applying evidence-based pedagogy including incorporating cognitive as well as non-cognitive competencies into pedagogical approaches.

* Support grant development for curriculum innovation and faculty development

Hybrid Working

Hybrid Eligible

• Terminal degree in learning sciences, engineering education, educational psychology, curriculum and instruction, or related field
• Significant related experience or promotion from the rank of Associate Academic Professional
• Quality of performance and potential development must be recognized by peers

Preferred candidates will have the following qualifications / experience:

• PhD in the learning sciences, engineering education, educational psychology, curriculum and instruction, or related STEM field
• At least three years of experience in engineering education or learning sciences research
• Three to five years for STEM teaching or postdoc experience in higher education
• Experience or very strong interest in computational mindset development a plus
• Demonstrated track record in publishing in peer reviewed journals is highly desired

The position will offer a starting salary of $85,000 - $100,000. Georgia Tech offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for qualifying positions, such as generous leave and healthcare packages. For detailed benefits information, please visit

Applicants should submit a one-page cover letter containing full name, physical mailing address, phone number, and email address, as well as the following:

1. A statement of interest of no more than two double-spaced pages describing in detail your interest and background as it relates to this position.
2. A short writing sample pertinent to the application
3. An up-to-date curriculum vitae
4. A list of references of people who know you well and have first-hand knowledge of your qualifications to fill this position; no reference letters are needed at this time, but please inform your references that they will be contacted if you are a finalist.

An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Adjo Amekudzi-Kennedy, Ph.D.

Frederick L. Olmsted Professor

Associate Chair for Global Engr. Leadership and Entrepreneurship

School of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology

Kevin Haas, Ph.D.

Professor

Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs

School of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. .

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

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