Civil Engineering Faculty

Northwestern College seeks an ambitious and experienced engineering educator to join its undergraduate engineering program in August of 2026. This position will teach introductory to advanced courses in civil engineering, as well as foundational engineering courses. The ideal candidate will have expertise in structural engineering and will demonstrate a passion for teaching and mentoring future engineers. The teaching load for this position is 24 credit hours per academic year. The successful candidate will also be responsible for scholarship and service, including recruiting and advising engineering students.

Northwestern enjoys a strong reputation in the sciences based on the career accomplishments of our faculty and graduates, and on the college’s commitment to courageous and confident inquiry, exploration and discovery of God’s truth as it is revealed through the natural world. 

Required Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in civil engineering or a closely related discipline, with a specialization in structural engineering, to be considered for a tenure track position. A master's degree with extensive experience will qualify candidates to be instructors or professors of practice. Candidates must demonstrate evidence for strong classroom teaching and engagement in scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have demonstrated teaching experience in engineering and research interests conducive to student involvement. Familiarity with concrete analysis is desirable, as well as enthusiasm, experience and energy for contributing to the development of a new academic program. Northwestern College intends to pursue accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), so familiarity with accreditation will be viewed favorably. 

Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as expressed in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission. 

Apply online below and send a letter of interest in which you (1) describe your teaching experience and (2) scholarly trajectory; and (3) discuss how our Christian Identity Statement would inform and shape your teaching and scholarship. Include a current curriculum vitae/resume and send to [email protected].  

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.