Civil & Construction Engineering – CFS Professorial Faculty (3 positions)

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young University’s Department of Civil and Construction Engineering invites applications for three full-time professorial faculty positions in continuing-faculty-status tracks. The department seeks candidates across civil engineering areas with a demonstrated record in teaching, research, and service.

Start date is August 1, 2027, with relocation to Utah encouraged. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing an externally funded research program,

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in civil engineering or a closely related field is required.
• The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses within a focus area and supporting areas.
• Develop a robust, externally funded research program that mentors graduate and undergraduate students and results in high‑impact publications.
• Contribute to professional organizations and actively engage in service roles within the department, college, and university.

Education

Doctorate in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Civil & Construction Engineering – CFS Professorial Faculty (3 positions)

Posting End Date

November 1, 2026

Last day to apply

Saturday, October 31, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. MST

Start Date

August 1, 2027

Required Degree

An earned doctorate in civil engineering or a closely related field is required. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Background

The Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at Brigham Young University (BYU) https://cce.byu.edu/ seeks applications from highly qualified candidates for three full-time positions in continuing-faculty-status tracks (similar to “tenure track” at other universities). We invite outstanding candidates across all areas of Civil Engineering or related fields. Focus areas for this position may include, but are not limited to, geotechnical engineering, structural and materials engineering, computational mechanics, transportation and infrastructure systems, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, hydraulic engineering, hydrologic engineering, and related fields.

Located in a new engineering building equipped with state-of-the‑art classrooms and laboratories, the department benefits from a strong university‑wide emphasis on mentored research for both graduate and undergraduate students. Department resources and university support are extensive, including generous funding for capital equipment and supplies, an annual travel budget, substantial funding for student teaching assistants, access to extensive computer hardware and software, and acclaimed international study‑abroad programs.

The department emphasizes experiential learning with an interdisciplinary approach to sustainably and ethically design, engineer, construct, and manage the built environment. The successful candidate must demonstrate their ability to contribute through high‑quality teaching, mentorship, and a focused research agenda. Responsibilities include: 1) teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses within a focus area and supporting areas; 2) developing a robust, externally funded research program that includes mentoring graduate and undergraduate students and results in high‑impact publications and products; and 3) contributing meaningfully to professional organizations and actively engaging in service roles within the department, college, and university.

Initial rank will be based on qualifications and experience. Industry experience is highly valued. Interested applicants must complete the faculty application. BYU is an equal opportunity employer. All faculty are required to abide by the university’s honor code https://honorcode.byu.edu/, and preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints. BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who embrace and advance its unique mission.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress &Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.