Assistant Professor in Transportation Engineering (Tenure Track)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Vor Ort; USD 128.000 - 151.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Washington in Seattle invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), starting September 2027. This nine-month appointment is on the UW campus in Seattle, with a base salary range of $11,500–$13,500 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We seek candidates demonstrating excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse academic community and who will develop a robust externally funded program in

Qualifikationen

• PhD or foreign equivalent degree, in civil engineering or a related discipline, by the date of appointment.
• Commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

Aufgaben

• Develop and lead an externally funded research program in transportation.
• Teach transportation courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Engage in service and mentoring, contributing to an inclusive department culture.

Ausbildung

PhD or foreign equivalent degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: College of Engineering: Civil & Environmental Engineering

Location

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Seattle Campus)

Description

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), with an anticipated start date of September, 2027. The location of this position is on the University of Washington campus in Seattle, Washington. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month academic appointment, 3-year term, renewable, beginning September 16, 2027.

The base salary range for this position will be [$11,500 - $13,500] per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, candidates with a promising record of research excellence in transportation; candidates working with emerging methods, tools, or technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, robotics and automation, new sensing and data sources, quantum applications, or directions we have not anticipated; and/or candidates who bring new areas of strength for the department. Applicants are encouraged to connect their work to one or more of the Grand Challenges identified in the Department's strategic plan.

All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service. Our department offers a highly collegial and collaborative culture, with broad interdisciplinary research ties and opportunities. The UW has an active community of transportation researchers within CEE, the College of Engineering (CoE), and across the university. The candidate is expected to collaborate with colleagues within CEE, CoE, throughout the university, and externally; and to develop an externally funded research program. In teaching, the candidate will support and expand transportation course offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In all aspects of this position, the candidate will be expected to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment in research, teaching, mentoring, and service.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• A PhD or foreign equivalent degree, in civil engineering or a related discipline, by the date of appointment.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information .

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