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Welcome to Civil Engineering

Introduction

In past years, civil engineers focused on design and construction of new facilities, such as buildings, bridges and highways, water treatment and environmental facilities, foundations and tunnels. Today's civil engineer not only has to design new facilities but must also analyze the effects of deterioration on infrastructure elements, consider system interdependencies and evaluate life-cycle impacts while also considering environmental and economic sustainability within the context of society. Civil engineers must be equipped with in-depth knowledge of traditional, fundamental principals and new technologies in order to address the complex, interdisciplinary problems faced within society. The undergraduate program at CUA gives the students the necessary background to success within this new context and to become the future leaders of the profession.

The Catholic University of America is student-oriented and multi-faceted research University. The Department of Civil Engineering is a select group of students and faculty who are dedicated to work together to build a sustainable future through the development of our civil infrastructure and the betterment of our global environment. We have a faculty who are dedicated to excellence in undergraduate teaching and are at the forefront of engineering research. Being in the Nation's capital, we have, also in our faculty, a group of world-class professional experts in engineering, law, business, who bring practice into the classroom.

Mission of the Civil Engineering Program

The mission of the Department of Civil Engineering is to provide a balanced education to students, strong in scientific, engineering, humanistic, and social bases, so that they may attain a leadership role in their profession and "use their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare and the environment" (Code of Ethics, America Society of Civil Engineers).

Disciplines and Degree Programs:

The major disciplines in civil engineering are: structures, water resources, transportation, construction management, materials, geotechnics, and environmental engineering. The Department of Civil Engineering offers graduate and undergraduate programs leading to the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.), Master of Civil Engineering (M.C.E.), Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.), and Bachelor of Civil Engineering (B.C.E.) with broad coverage of these areas of study. Discover the CUA Advantage or Contact Us for Additional Information.

News and Announcements

Faculty Position:

The Catholic University of America invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the Department of Civil Engineering beginning September 1, 2010. The department seeks candidates in but not limited to structural engineering, transportation engineering, and/or civil engineering materials. Candidates with strong experiment background are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must have earned doctorate and undergraduate degrees in civil engineering or a closely related field. Duties include instruction at the undergraduate and graduate courses, development of a sustainable, externally funded research program, and service to the university, the profession and the community. Applicants should either possess professional registration or have the ability to obtain professional licensure. For consideration, applicants should send in mail or via email (serrano@cua.edu) a resume, statement of research and educational goals, two representative publications, and names and contact information for three references to: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Civil Engineering, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064.

Application review will begin on Feb. 15, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Information on the Department may be found at this site. The University was founded in the name of the Catholic Church as a national university and of research and scholarship. Regardless of religious affiliation, all faculty members are expected to respect and support the mission of the university. The Catholic University of America is an equal opportunity employer.

Graduate Research Assistantships: The Construction Engineering and Management Program at CUA is currently seeking highly qualified and motivated applicants at the beginning doctoral or master’s level. Financial support will individually be determined based on funding availability, departmental and program needs, and match of stated research objectives with student qualifications, skills, potential, and interests.

One competitive graduate research assistantship including a partial stipend is available. Further administrative details will be discussed with the successful applicants. In addition to an outstanding previous academic background, special desired qualifications and skills include:

Organized, reliable, and motivated work and submittals; Experience in practical construction and its management; Experience in scholarly or technical writing in English; Knowledge in construction scheduling and its analysis; Critical-analytical thinking, strong knowledge in calculus; Computer programming or ability to acquire as needed.

Interested applicants should immediately submit a signed hardcopy of a one-page detailed description of their scholarly experience and ambition in performing graduate research to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Gunnar Lucko (lucko@cua.edu), and one-page plan of studies and attach hard- or softcopies of any pertinent records of scholarly work, e.g. completed publications, reports, or theses for evaluation. This assistantship position will remain open until filled and is scheduled to begin in January 2010.

Admissions requirements are available at < http://engineering.cua.edu/graduate> for the School of Engineering and at <http://admissions.cua.edu> for the university.

The Catholic University of America is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.