Asst. Professor - Civil Engineering jobs in the United States

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JOB TITLE:   

Assistant Professor

JOB PURPOSE:   

The Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering and Construction Management (CAECM) at the University of Wyoming invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor (tenure-track) beginning August 2025. Candidates are sought with expertise in transportation engineering. This is a full-time, 9-month, benefitted position. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The duties of the position are:

• To teach undergraduate courses in Civil Engineering, typically three courses per year during the pre-tenure period.
• To perform scholarly research, including:
  • To secure and complete externally-funded research projects
  • To disseminate results through scholarly publications and presentations
  • To recruit, mentor, and advise graduate students 
• To perform service to the home Department, College, and the University, including ABET-accreditation activities, student mentoring, and community-engagement activities.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, focus on transportation engineering, from a US Institution, completed by August 2025
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research in transportation engineering such as: traffic operations, transportation system design and modeling, data-driven decision making, artificial intelligence application, or system reliability and resilience.
• Ability (subject matter expertise) to teach courses such as: Geometric Design of Highways, Transportation Planning, Traffic Control, and the introductory course in Transportation Engineering.
• Familiarity with software tools used in transportation engineering
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Experience teaching courses in transportation engineering at the university level
• Demonstrated experience writing research proposals for external funding 
• Clear vision for future research 
• Professional work experience in transportation engineering
• PE licensure or eligibility for PE licensure

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:

1) a cover letter addressing the candidate’s interest in this position and qualifications

2) a detailed curriculum vitae

3) a statement including: a) research accomplishments, interests and plans; b) teaching accomplishments and philosophy; c) approach to student success. 

4) contact information for three professional references

Complete applications received by 12/1/2024 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will begin December 2, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

About the Department 

The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management includes 24 faculty members and serves approximately 440 students. At the undergraduate level we have ABET-accredited B.S. degrees in Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering, a B.S. degree in Construction Management, and a Certificate in Cadastral Surveying.  For additional information, please see: http://www.uwyo.edu/civil/

The successful candidate will have access to excellent facilities including a two-cab driving simulator (passenger vehicle and freight truck). The selected candidate will have an excellent opportunity to collaborate with departmental faculty, and to collaborate with agencies such as the Wyoming Department of Transportation. 

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) of the University of Wyoming includes 10 departments and the newly formed School of Computing. The College prides itself on research innovation, teaching excellence, industrial engagement, and broader societal impact. With a significantly increased budget, we have embarked on a transformational journey to become a Tier-1 Institution, recognized nationally for academic excellence and world-class research. This includes new state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated funding for research initiatives. We are hiring a cohort of new faculty across the College, and we seek to attract a diverse and inclusive group of talented early-stage faculty and established researchers.

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity.  In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu 

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/