Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Overview

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Construction Engineering and Management beginning Fall 2027. Applications at the assistant professor level are especially encouraged although exceptionally well-qualified applicants suited to appointment at the associate professor rank may also be considered. Candidates with research and teaching interests that align with the field of construction engineering and management and complement the existing faculty are desired.

Auburn University is a land-grant, Carnegie R1 institution located in east-central Alabama with an enrollment of over 30,000. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has 26 tenured/tenure-track faculty, approximately 700 undergraduates, and 140 graduate students, and offers B.C.E., M.S., M.C.E., and Ph.D. degrees. The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn is comprised of eight departments and numerous research centers. Auburn University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus.

Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples. See "Guidelines for Dual Career Services" website (https://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/policies-guidelines/#guidelines).

Responsibilities

The selected faculty member will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in construction engineering and management.
• Develop and lead an externally funded research program in construction engineering and management.
• Mentor and guide graduate students in their academic and research pursuits.
• Engage in service activities both within professional organizations and at the university level.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in civil engineering, construction engineering, or a closely related field at the time of employment. The selected candidate must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Strong written and interpersonal communication skills are essential.

Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before September 18, 2026, will receive full consideration.

Applications should include the following:

Combine into one document and upload a cover letter highlighting the candidate's qualifications and fit for the position. Combine a curriculum vitae detailing relevant academic and professional experiences with the cover letter and upload under the "Resume Upload" section (maximum files size: 5MB).

All other documents should be uploaded under "Additional Document."

• A one-page statement of research with specific mention of future research plans and alignment with existing faculty members' research.
• A one-page teaching philosophy statement describing your goals and approach to both teaching and learning.
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted; official transcripts required for finalists).
• Contact information for three professional references.