Professor of the Practice (Non-Tenure Track)
Atlanta, GA 
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Job Description
Job ID
269287
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
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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 strong encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. 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 health 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 wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible steward.

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 and 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 21st Century. Celebrating 125 years this academic year, we teach our 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.

Location

Atlanta, GA

Job Summary

The School of Civil & Environmental Engineering () at the Georgia Institute of Technology (CEEatGT) in Atlanta, GA invites applications for a full-time Professor of the Practice position. As part of two major grants from the National Science Foundation (Revolutionizing Engineering Departments RED) and the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN), the CEE faculty have developed an innovative and integrated spine curriculum that builds students entrepreneurial mindset, increases their sense of belonging, builds team-working skills, and integrates instructional threads throughout their four years of study. This newly created position will be responsible for teaching Capstone Design, as well as other course in the Civil and Environmental Engineering spine (e.g., Data Analytics, Engineering Systems, and Exploring Civil and Environmental Engineering) and courses within the candidate's area of engineering expertise. Applicants for this position shall have a background in engineering practice and in the design of civil and environmental engineering constructed facilities.

CEEatGT's strategic vision () 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.

Job Responsibilities

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be a licensed professional engineer and will leverage their expertise to bring substantial creativity and innovation to teaching within our curriculum. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will participate in the development and operation of new outreach and engagement activities between faculty, students and industry.

Required Qualifications
  • At least ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience and leadership in the civil/environmental engineering profession.
  • A rich extensive background in fields and disciplines related to the school or college of appointment at the Institute.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a closely related field.
  • Experience with developing partnerships with business and industry leaders in the private & public sectors.
  • National/international reputation for excellence demonstrated by active participation in professional organizations.

Student Success criteria

  • The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education.
  • The ability to design and teach curricula that are responsive to a diverse student body.
  • The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students.
  • Has expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education.
Required Documents to Attach
  • A letter of application indicating your area of interest
  • A current CV
  • A statement describing your teaching philosophy, teaching interests, and advising and mentoring philosophy
  • A statement describing your understanding of, prior engagement in, and plans for future activities to support mentoring of both undergraduate and graduate students
  • The names and contact information of at least three (3) references
  • Professional engineering or other applicable licensure

Contact Information

Requests for information may be directed to Dr. Susan Burns ), Chair of the CEE PoP Search Committee.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our University's work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia Institute of Technology's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: .


Georgia Tech is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetics (including testing and characteristics), or protected veteran status, uniformed service-member status, political affiliation or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with its obligations under federal law, each company that is a federal contractor or subcontractor is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans.

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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
10 to 15 years
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