New Assistant Professor position in Stochastic Hydrology in Canada, at University of Manitoba

[Ricardo Mantilla]

Dear colleagues,

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering  (Position 31682) commencing July 1, 2022, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate: 1) must hold an undergraduate degree in civil engineering and doctoral degree in civil engineering or related discipline; 2) must be registered or eligible for registration as a member of Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba; 3) will be expected to develop and teach Civil Engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels; 4) will be expected to establish an externally funded and sustainable research program; 5) must foster an inclusive environment of collaboration with colleagues and for the supervision of a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students, and 6) must possess excellent teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. Duties include research, teaching civil engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, student mentorship and supervision, and professional service to the Department, the Faculty, the University and the community.

Qualifications

We are particularly interested in candidates who complement the existing research expertise in the Department and have a demonstrated record of research and/or publications in geotechnical engineering, specifically in one or more of the following areas: geomechanics, soil mechanics and foundations, soil structure interaction, advanced constitutive modeling of geotechnical materials, and geo-spatial data applications in geotechnical engineering. Experience in the practice of geotechnical engineering will be considered an asset. The Department of Civil Engineering (www.umanitoba.ca/civil) has twenty-two faculty members, thirteen support staff, and approximately three hundred undergraduate and one hundred and sixty graduate students. Approximately thirty percent of faculty members and thirty percent of students at both the graduate and undergraduate level are female. The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community - UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM's impact is global. Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba's Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything. The City of Winnipeg (www.tourismwinnipeg.com), located where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, is recognized for its vibrant, multicultural community and diverse culture. The city, with a growing population of more than 766,000, is home to internationally renowned festivals, galleries and museums, the historic Exchange District and The Forks, and ever-expanding research, education, and business sectors. From the Hudson Bay waters, across the farmland fields, to the pulse of the cities and towns, The Province of Manitoba's (www.travelmanitoba.com) people and places - its 100,000 lakes, 92 provincial parks, winding river valleys and storied prairie skies - inspire.

Additional Information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accom...@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only. Review of applications will begin April 13, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are invited to submit the following in one combined pdf document: 1. Cover letter. 2. Curriculum vitae. 3. Statement of research that outlines main areas of current research, contributions and short- and long-term research goals. (max. 2 pages) 4. Statement of teaching philosophy, effectiveness and interests including a list of existing civil engineering undergraduate courses at the University of Manitoba that you can teach. (max. 2 pages) 5. A statement describing past, present, or planned actions to promote and further develop equity, diversity and inclusion in the academic community. (max. 2 pages) 6. Three samples of publications. 7. Names and contacts of three references. Applications must be submitted by email to GeotechnicalEn...@umanitoba.ca. Please indicate the position #31682 on all correspondence. Enquiries about this search should be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dagmar Svecova, PhD, P.Eng. Professor and Head, Department of Civil Engineering Phone (204) 474-9180 Dagmar....@UManitoba.ca Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process, and that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. All members of the University of Manitoba community are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination.  For more information, please visit the University of Manitoba COVID website.

Cheers,

   Ricardo Mantilla

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Ricardo Mantilla, PhD

Associate Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB, Canada 
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