Nomination Deadline: February 24th
This award was established by ASCE's Project ExCEEd (Excellence in Civil Engineering Education) and the Committee on Faculty Development to recognize and reward outstanding new faculty.
Recent winners
- 2022: Alison Kennicutt & Kevin McMullen
Rules
Eligible faculty should:
- be currently employed full-time by a 2 or 4 year institution of higher learning
- teach Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or any related field
- be nominated by an ASCE member (student member and self nominations are encouraged)
- have no more than 5 years or less full-time teaching experience, not including parental leave rounded to the nearest ½ year increment
- be a member of ASCE or its institutes
Nominations
Nomination Deadline: February 24th
Required nomination materials include:
- Letter of Endorsement from current Department Chair/Dean [no more than 1 page]
- Curriculum Vitae [no more than 2 pages]
- Teaching Portfolio [no more than 12 pages]
The Teaching Portfolio must be uploaded as a PDF document with 1-inch margins, 12-point font size (captions are exempt), single-spacing. Any figures or tables must be legible. Digital ePortfolios or URL links shall not be considered. All teaching portfolios should include:
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy from Nominee
- Evidence of Excellence in Civil Engineering Education teaching (e.g., student testimonials, student evaluations, peer evaluations, etc.) as measured by student learning outcomes
- Scholarly work published in educational venues
- Sample teaching materials
- Evidence of outreach and advisement to students
- Sample syllabi demonstrating evidence of curriculum development
- Any other relevant items demonstrating excellence in teaching and a commitment to undergraduate civil engineering or civil engineering technology education