Open Rank

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Mexico invites applications for the AGC Endowed Chair of Construction Engineering and Management in the Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering. This tenured position, open rank at Associate or Full Professor, begins Fall 2026 and emphasizes research, teaching, and service within a vibrant academic community.

The department offers ABET-accredited undergraduate programs and multiple master’s and PhD options.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in civil/construct/management disciplines.
• Evidence of research excellence and externally funded program development preferred.
• Commitment to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Advance research, teaching, and service in construction engineering/management.
• Lead and collaborate on funded projects with external partners.
• Contribute to department mission and ABET-accredited programs.

Education

Doctorate in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or closely related field

Job description

Position Details

• Posting Number: req34858
• Employment Type: Faculty
• Faculty Type: Open Rank
• Hiring Department: Civil Construction & Env Engrr (456A)
• Academic Location: School of Engineering
• Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligible

The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

The Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering (CCEE) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) invites applications for the next AGC Endowed Chair of Construction Engineering and Management. This is a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Construction Engineering and/or Construction Management. The anticipated start date is Fall 2026.

We seek an accomplished and collaborative colleague to contribute to the research, teaching, and service missions of the CCEE Department. The successful candidate will join a vibrant department with 18 tenure-track and tenured faculty, several lecturers and research professors, 250 undergraduate students, and 90 graduate students. Our department offers three ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees (BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, and Construction Management) and four graduate degrees (Master's in Construction Management, and MEng, MS, and PhD in engineering). The Department is housed in the Centennial Engineering Center, which contains state-of-the-art civil and construction engineering laboratories.

CCEE is proud to be an endowed department; a distinction made possible through recent fundraising success and strong community partnerships. We are home to several prestigious endowed faculty positions, including the Robert J. Stamm Professorship in Advanced Design and Construction Practices, the Dana C. Wood Chair for Advanced Construction Materials and Technologies, and the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Chair of Construction Engineering and Management. Faculty in our department lead a thriving research enterprise with over $12 million in annual expenditures, and benefit from robust support for innovation and collaboration. UNM's Rainforest Innovations fosters technology transfer and entrepreneurship, while proximity to Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratory provides unique opportunities for high-impact, interdisciplinary research. As a Carnegie R1 research university and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, UNM offers a rich academic environment in the culturally vibrant city of Albuquerque.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated track record of research and ability to sustain an externally funded research program in construction engineering and/or management that complements existing department strengths and fosters collaboration
• Commitment to education, with the ability to teach core and advanced courses and mentor students in construction engineering and management at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated service to the construction profession and ability to develop working relationships with the construction community
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.