Assistant Professor- Engineering for the Extreme - Fall 2027

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Engineering for the Extreme in the CAEE department. The role emphasizes designing for extreme terrestrial and extraterrestrial settings, resilience to extreme events, and innovation through AI-driven modeling.

The successful candidate will develop undergraduate and graduate learning environments for diverse backgrounds, establish an externally funded research program, mentor graduate students, and

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering or a related field.
• Commitment to inclusive learning environments for diverse student backgrounds.
• Develop an externally sponsored research program and mentor graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Create undergraduate and graduate learning environments addressing diverse needs.
• Develop externally funded research program and mentor graduate students.
• Collaborate with faculty and contribute to the university and profession.

Skills

Teaching diverse learners

Undergraduate and graduate instruction

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in engineering or related field

Tools

High-performance computing

Job description

Assistant Professor- Engineering for the Extreme - Fall 2027

College/School/Unit: Cockrell School of Engineering

Department: Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering

Posted: Oct 8, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering (CAEE) at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Engineering for the Extreme.

We are interested in candidates whose research addresses the multitude of challenges in engineering for the extreme, at both the system and material levels, including: (a) design for extreme terrestrial (subsea, underground, polar, desert) or extraterrestrial (lunar, Martian, orbital) settings; (b) design strategies to enhance resilience to extreme natural (e.g., atmospheric) or anthropogenic events (e.g., wildfires); and/or (c) design for extreme or uncommon stressors (e.g., radiation, intense thermal cycling, extreme pressures, micrometeorite impacts). Candidates leveraging AI and physics-informed computational modeling in novel ways for engineering for the extreme are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have access to various experimental and high-performance computing facilities.

We are committed to supporting the success of all members of our community: students, staff, and faculty. A successful candidate can expect to benefit from and contribute to those efforts.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a PhD in engineering or a related area.
• The successful candidate will be expected to create undergraduate and graduate learning environments that address the needs of students from a variety of backgrounds with differing learning styles and abilities.
• Further, the successful applicant will be expected to develop an externally sponsored research program, mentor graduate students, collaborate with other faculty, and serve the university and profession.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

• The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
• The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.