Energy and Environmental Science and Engineering

University of Miami; McArthur Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami invites exceptional faculty candidates for full-time, tenure-track positions in the Engineering College at ranks from Assistant to Full Professor. Open areas include Indoor Air Environment and Building Energy Modeling, and LCA/TEA for sustainable civil infrastructure.

The role spans teaching, research, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across multiple thrust areas and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Ability to teach core civil and architectural engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Development of complementary graduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise is encouraged.
• The candidate will advise MS and PhD students and develop a productive sponsored research program.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate civil/architectural engineering courses.
• Advise MS and PhD students and secure sponsored research funding.
• Collaborate across Civil and Architectural Engineering and related departments.

Education

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or closely related discipline

Job description

Energy and Environmental Science/Sustainability and Resilience - Engineering Faculty Search

University of Miami: College of Engineering

Location: Coral Gables, FL

The College of Engineering (CoE) of University of Miami (UM) seeks exceptional candidates for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor with background and expertise in (1) Indoor Air Environment and Building Energy Modeling or (2) Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) for sustainable civil infrastructure systems.

These two positions are aligned with the CoE’s Energy and Environment technology area, the Sustainability and Resilience Thrust and the University's Climate Resilience Institute.

Specific examples of expertise and applications include building and energy system modeling and simulation, indoor air diffusion and quality modeling and simulation, and water distribution system hydraulic analysis, LCA/TEA applied to sustainable civil infrastructure systems, nexus of infrastructure engineering with social sciences and/or public health.

Candidates should demonstrate outstanding scholarly achievements and a collaborative research vision that bridges disciplines within the Civil and Architectural Engineering, or other related departments, and across multiple thrust areas under College of Engineering, including but not limited to Sustainability and Resilience, Energy and Environment, Health Engineering and Data Sciences, as well as between regional/national industry partners, and a broad set of stakeholders, including federal and state agencies.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the development of transformative career paths and workforce development inspired through cutting edge research and technological innovations in response to societal needs and grand challenges.

The UM is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common purpose of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service.

Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes to making UM a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 13,400 faculty and staff from all over the world.

Qualifications Competitive candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or closely related discipline and be able to teach core civil and architectural engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate level to achieve student outcomes. Development of complementary graduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise is also encouraged. The candidate will advise both M.S. and Ph.D. students and develop a high-quality and productive sponsored research program. Competitive candidates will have a significant record of academic accomplishments, a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, a commitment to inclusive excellence, and a willingness to expand disciplinary boundaries to address complex technical and societal grand challenges.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Faculty

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System (UHealth) have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.