Assistant Professor (TT) - Civil & Environmental Engineering - Structural Engineering

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in civil engineering with a focus on structural engineering and mechanics. The candidate will develop an externally funded research program and contribute to teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels while creating new curricula.

Commitment to service within the department and university is also essential.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or closely related field by September 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally-funded research program in civil engineering, structural engineering or engineering mechanics.
• Contribute to teaching graduate and undergraduate courses and develop new curricula in structural engineering and mechanics.
• Provide meaningful service to the department, college, university and the broader field through committees and governance.

Education

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

Job description

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking talented applicants qualified for tenure-track assistant professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2027. The Department is committed to building a vibrant and inclusive academic community that reflects and advances the university’s strategic priorities.

The position is defined broadly across the entire scope of structural engineering and mechanics. Interdisciplinary scholars and those working in emerging areas are particularly encouraged.

Specific areas of interest

• Sustainable, resilient and adaptive infrastructure systems
• Applications of AI, big data and machine learning to civil systems
• Risk, reliability and hazard analysis and modeling
• Large-scale testing
• Advanced and architected materials and additive manufacturing
• Innovative and unconventional structures, including energy infrastructure

As a campus, college, and department with an increasingly diverse student body, we are looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse faculty and student community, and who value excellence, collegiality, and collaboration. We encourage applications from individuals with a commitment to advance the studies and development of all students seeking to become engineers. We welcome candidates who have had non-traditional career paths, those who have paused their careers for family or other reasons, or who spent time outside of academia.

Essential functions

• The candidate is expected to develop an externally-funded research program in civil engineering, structural engineering or engineering mechanics, and develop and maintain an internationally recognized scholarly presence.
• The candidate is expected to contribute to teaching existing graduate and undergraduate courses in civil engineering and mechanics, and will be encouraged to develop creative new curricula, including courses supporting the department's structural engineering and mechanics academic program.
• The candidate is also expected to contribute meaningful service to their department, College, University and externally within their field through participation in committees, faculty governance, and activities that support the academic community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, or expect to complete such degree by September 1, 2027

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.