{"id":207590,"date":"2021-12-02T21:46:59","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T02:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csce.ca\/?p=207590"},"modified":"2021-12-02T21:46:59","modified_gmt":"2021-12-03T02:46:59","slug":"faculty-position-dept-of-civil-engineering-queens-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legacy.csce.ca\/en\/faculty-position-dept-of-civil-engineering-queens-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty Position: Dept. of Civil Engineering Queen’s University"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tenure-Track Faculty Position<\/strong>
\nDepartment of Civil Engineering<\/strong>
\nThe Natural and Built Environment <\/strong><\/p>\n

Queen\u2019s University at Kingston, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n

December 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Department of Civil Engineering<\/a> <\/strong>in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science<\/strong><\/a> at Queen\u2019s University<\/strong><\/a> invites applications for up to two tenure-track faculty positions in groundwater and drinking water treatment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Queen\u2019s University. The preferred start date of the appointment is July 1, 2022.<\/p>\n

Criteria:<\/strong>
\nThe successful candidate(s) must hold a PhD in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Geological Engineering, or related Geoscience field at the start date of the appointment.<\/p>\n

The main criteria for selection are:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0 evidence of high-quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer-assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, active engagement with industry, and the supervision of graduate students. For the groundwater position, we are especially interested in candidates with expertise in physical and\/or contaminant hydrogeology, and who are motivated to apply their expertise to address challenges related to sustainable groundwater management.<\/p>\n

– demonstrated aptitude for teaching courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department\u2019s programs.<\/p>\n

– provide evidence of their ability to work in an interdisciplinary and student-centered environment.<\/p>\n

– professional engineering licensure in Canada, or the eligibility to obtain licensure, is a requirement. Note that all forms of engineering licensure in Canada are considered acceptable (e.g. P.Eng., temporary engineering license, provisional engineering license, etc.).<\/p>\n

– relevant industrial experience will be considered an asset.<\/p>\n

Research areas may include, but are not limited to: fate and transport of emerging contaminants, impacts of climate change on groundwater resources, fractured rock hydrogeology, surface water-groundwater interaction, cryohydrogeology, and innovative characterization and remediation technologies; and could employ laboratory, field, and\/or numerical techniques. For the drinking water treatment position, we are interested in candidates with expertise in the areas of drinking water treatment (e.g. advanced treatment processes, disinfection, biofiltration, treatment optimization), drinking water quality, and the treatment and removal of emerging contaminants in drinking water.<\/p>\n

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to enhance the existing excellence in research contributions and training of our highly-collaborative groundwater group and the Drinking Water Quality Research group at Queen\u2019s (@DWQGQueens https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/contaminants- <\/strong><\/a>
\nemerging-concern-network\/projects\/drinking-water-quality-group<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

Our programs incorporate innovative approaches to engineering education, with an emphasis on developing technical and professional skills. The successful candidate will also be expected to make contributions through service to the Department, to the Faculty, to the University, and\/or to the broader community. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.<\/p>\n

Your Career with Queen\u2019s Engineering<\/strong><\/p>\n

Queen\u2019s University is one of Canada\u2019s leading research-intensive universities with a global reputation and is a recognized leader in Canadian higher education. The Department of Civil Engineering at Queen\u2019s University currently has an enrolment of approximately 300 undergraduate students and over 100 graduate students. Current faculty conduct internationally recognized research in the areas of Water Resources and the Environment, Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, and Structural Engineering.The Department actively involves industry partners in both research and teaching (see www.civil.queensu.ca<\/a><\/strong> for further details).<\/p>\n

Opportunities for collaboration are also enabled by two internationally recognized research centres supported by the department: the Beaty Water Research Centre (www.waterresearchcentre.ca<\/a><\/strong>) and the GeoEngineering Centre at Queen\u2019s\u2013RMC (www.geoeng.ca<\/a><\/strong>) with interdisciplinary expertise in areas that cover physical and chemical research related to water, and how water affects natural and built materials and environments.<\/p>\n

Among our top priorities in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is providing opportunities for early career academics to develop exceptional research and teaching contributions while fostering an inclusive environment where all faculty can thrive. Support for faculty to develop strong research programs includes Special Research Grant opportunities, grant writing workshops and review services, and one-to-one mentorship from experienced
\ncolleagues. To promote on-going teaching success, there is support for course development and delivery provided by the Queen\u2019s Centre for Teaching and Learning<\/a><\/strong>, the Engineering Teaching and Learning Team<\/a><\/strong>, the Department of Civil Engineering and the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. Queen\u2019s Engineering is also committed to increasing the proportion of women in engineering, supported by the recent establishment of a Chair for Women in Engineering<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Queen\u2019s historic campus is located in the heart of the vibrant Kingston community in the Thousand Islands region of South Eastern Ontario. Queen\u2019s is positioned centrally with respect to three major metropolitan areas: Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. Faculty and their dependents are eligible
\nfor an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children. Queen\u2019s values families and is pleased to provide a \u2018top up\u2019 to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity\/parental leave. In addition, Queen\u2019s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in theQueen\u2019s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen\u2019s Human <\/a><\/strong>
\nResources<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Additional information about Queen\u2019s University can be found on the Faculty Recruitment and Support website.<\/p>\n

The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Kingston\u2019s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and creative opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen\u2019s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.<\/p>\n

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized\/visible minority and Indigenous\/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.<\/p>\n

To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens \/ permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship, however, all applications must include one of the following statements: \u201cI am a Canadian citizen \/ permanent resident of Canada\u201d; OR, \u201cI am not a Canadian citizen \/ permanent resident of Canada\u201d. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.<\/p>\n

In addition, the impact of certain circumstances that may legitimately affect a nominee\u2019s record of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee\u2019s research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and\/or career interruptions.<\/p>\n

A complete application consists of:<\/p>\n

– a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship\/ permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph);<\/p>\n

-a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications);<\/p>\n

– a statement of research vision and interests;<\/p>\n

– a statement of teaching interests, experience and philosophy (including teaching outlines and evaluations if available);<\/p>\n

– a statement of commitment to \u2013 as well as ideas and any experience on how to \u2013 ensure equity, diversity and inclusivity in scholarly activities; and<\/p>\n

– candidates who are invited for an interview will be required to submit three reference letters within three weeks of being invited for an interview.<\/p>\n

Applicants are encouraged to send all documents in their application package electronically \u2013 as one single PDF file \u2013 to Sandra Martin at sandra.martin@queensu.ca<\/a><\/strong> with the subject line \u201cApplication for Faculty Position – Environmental\u201d, although hard copy applications may be
\nsubmitted to:<\/p>\n

Dr. Ian Moore Department Head
\nDepartment of Civil Engineering Queen\u2019s University
\nKingston, Ontario Canada, K7L 3N6.<\/p>\n

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2022 and applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.<\/p>\n

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant\u2019s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Sandra Martin in the
\nDepartment of Civil Engineering at sandra.martin@queensu.ca<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Academic staff at Queen\u2019s University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the Queen\u2019s University Faculty Association and the University, which is posted at http:\/\/queensuchivists\/collective-agreement<\/a><\/strong> and at www.qufa.ca<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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