The Department of Civil Engineering at the ‘Universidad de Ingenieria y Tecnologia – UTEC’, Lima, Peru, invites applications from outstanding individuals for one faculty position. We anticipate hiring at the Assistant Professorship level, although truly exceptional candidates may be suitable for Associate or Full Professorship levels. We are especially interested in motivated individuals with experience in any of the following areas of Geotechnical Engineering focused on mining.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, or relevant fields
• Teaching experience in Geotechnical Engineering courses (at least as teaching assistant).
• 2 years of experience in the construction, energy, mining and/or environmental sector.
• At least 2 journal publications indexed in Scopus (or other relevant databases) in the past 3 years.
• Fluent in English
• The candidate should be able to teach effectively in Spanish at both undergraduate and graduate levels. If not fluent, she/he is expected to reach Spanish proficiency within 2 years of joining
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience writing grant proposals
• Experience with international presentations and/or committees.
• Affiliated to international professional associations (relevant to the position).
• Demonstrated interest in working with academic, industry, and/or community partners.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Once hired, the successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, to advise thesis (undergraduate and graduate levels), to obtain competitive external funding, to establish an effervescent cross-disciplinary research program, to lead student chapters (and organizations), and to contribute through service to the profession, to the department, and to UTEC.

Applications will be considered from Septiembre 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should provide (IN A SINGLE PDF FILE) a cover letter, a curriculum vita, statement of research, statement of teaching, copies of 2 representative journal publications, and the names and contact information for at least 3 references.

UTEC opened its doors in 2012 and is currently home to over 3400 students and 65 full-time faculty members. The University’s main goal is to admit outstanding students, regardless of their socioeconomic status, and to graduate the global engineers of the 21st Century, with a holistic vision, good business and communication skills, and a clear focus on innovation and entrepreneurship contributing to the economy and society at large. UTEC is backed by the most influential business owners and companies in Peru, and supported through strategic alliances with world-renowned universities and institutions, such as MIT, Harvard University, Purdue, the University of New Mexico, and the Colorado School of Mines.

"In UTEC, we believe in inclusive workplaces where people differences are respected, valued, and cared for, so all our members can fully develop their talents. We are open to both early career and expert academics so if you believe you have additional or different skills that can make you a great candidate for this position, contact us to have a chat!"