Clinical Faculty, Civil Engineering

The Civil Engineering department in the College of Engineering invites applications for a full-time Clinical Faculty position with a focus towards Water Resources Engineering to begin in or before the Fall semester 2027. This is a teaching-focused appointment for an educator and practitioner who is passionate about preparing the next generation of civil engineers through high-quality instruction, mentorship, and engagement with professional practice.

We seek candidates with expertise and professional experience in water resources engineering and a demonstrated commitment to student success. The successful candidate will primarily support the undergraduate curriculum in water resources, fluid mechanics, and related areas of civil engineering. Candidates who can also contribute to the department’s senior capstone design course and curricular efforts related to professionalism, communication, ethics, and engineering practice are especially encouraged to apply.

Our program places exceptional value on teaching excellence. We are looking for a faculty member who can connect with students, create engaging learning environments, and effectively bridge engineering theory and professional practice. The ability to inspire, mentor, and support undergraduate students is a central expectation of this position.

The clinical faculty will advise and mentor students at all undergraduate levels toward the successful completion of their degree and help them develop career readiness.  The clinical faculty will participate in departmental meetings, faculty development programs, and professional organizations in civil engineering to stay connected with industry advancements.

About the University of St. Thomas

The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic, mission-driven, urban university. Located in a residential neighborhood with easy access to two downtown metropolitan centers, we are Minnesota’s largest private university with eight schools and colleges, 150+ undergraduate majors/minors, and 55 graduate programs. Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

Civil Engineering Department

This is an exciting time for growth in the Civil Engineering program at St. Thomas.  In spring 2024, we moved into the new $110M Schoenecker Center with state-of-the-art engineering labs, including a water and environmental engineering lab, a construction materials lab, structures high bay, and soil mechanics lab. As a student-focused institution with a strong hands-on curriculum, we emphasize undergraduate education that provides technical excellence with a significant emphasis on real world applications.

The College of Engineering actively seeks to attract, retain and develop faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds to enhance the diversity of the learning community, and to offer our students richly varied perspectives.

Salary and Benefits

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
• A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits

The salary range for this position is $70,500 to $105,000.

The University of Saint Thomas has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the university may pay for position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD  (U.S. or foreign equivalent degree) in Civil Engineering or a closely related field; a combination of a master’s degree and 5 years of relevant industry experience may be substituted for the PhD.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and student engagement.
• Academic preparation and/or professional expertise in water resources engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
• Professional experience in consulting, government agencies, utilities, or related areas of engineering practice in water resources engineering.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Interest in project-based learning, capstone design, or professional skills development.
• Experience incorporating engineering practice into educational settings.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this opportunity, all applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. 

The application process consists of several required steps, completed in the order outlined below.

Step 1.

You will first be asked to create an applicant profile. As part of creating your profile, you must upload the following materials: 

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)  
• 1-page summary of teaching philosophy

Please upload only the documents specifically requested in the job posting at this stage. Do not upload any additional materials into other available fields.

Step 2.

After submitting your applicant profile, you will be directed to the job‑specific application. During this step, you will be asked to:

• A cover letter
• Complete the voluntary EEO, Veteran, and Disability self identification forms

Step 3.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide contact information for 3-5 professional references who can speak directly to your teaching experience and qualifications.

• No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate.
• No other documents will be considered as part of the application.

Positions will remain open until filled.  Full consideration will be given to applications received prior to 10/31/26. Please contact the search chair, Dr. Travis Welt (travis.welt@stthomas.edu) if you have any questions.