"Assistant Professor in Construction Materials"

The Department of Civil Engineering at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Construction Materials, preferably at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The Department has established research activities in environmental, structural, geotechnical, transportation, and water resources engineering, and maintains strong interdisciplinary links across the Faculty of Engineering.

The Department is committed to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and values service contributions to the University, the engineering profession, and society at large.

Preferred qualifications include a demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment that supports a diverse population and a broad range of perspectives. Given the diversity of our student body in terms of academic background, culture, and lived experience, candidates are invited to describe in their application how they will effectively teach, supervise, and mentor students within this context.

Membership or eligibility for membership in a Canadian professional engineering association is required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements: Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline, with a first degree in Civil Engineering. Evidence of outstanding research achievements or strong research potential is essential.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated research and teaching expertise in the broad area of construction materials. Areas of specialization may include, but are not limited to:

• Cementitious materials, concrete science, and advanced concrete technologies
• Sustainable, low-carbon, and alternative construction materials
• Durability, degradation, and life-cycle performance of civil engineering materials
• Materials for transportation and infrastructure systems, including pavements and bridges
• Characterization and modeling of construction materials at multiple scales
• Recycling, reuse, and circular economy approaches in construction materials
• Smart, multifunctional, and resilient construction materials
• Materials performance under extreme environmental, mechanical, or climatic conditions.

Expertise in experimental methods is expected, and experience with analytical, numerical, or data-driven approaches is considered an asset.

Job Duties: The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission of the University through excellence in research, teaching, and service. Responsibilities include developing an externally funded research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in civil engineering, supervising graduate students, and contributing to departmental, faculty, and professional service activities.

Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering

Job Type: Tenure Track

Expected Start Date: August 1, 2026

Rank: Assistant Professor

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period: Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2026, or until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Professor Mohamed Meguid (chair.civil@mcgill.ca).

Required Documents: Interested candidates should submit applications online at the designated posting link for the position of Assistant Professor – Construction Materials, including:

• A cover letter and curriculum vitae.
• Statements of teaching philosophy and research interests.
• Names and contact information of three referees, and
• Copies of up to three recent publications.