"Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering - Resilience Engineering - Assistant Professor - 527822"

Position Summary

The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) and the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering at The University of Alabama (UA) invite applications for an Assistant Professor position in the research area of Resilience Engineering (including focus areas in geotechnical and construction).

Detailed Position Information

The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) and the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering (SCoE) at The University of Alabama (UA) invite applications for multiple tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at all ranks... This posting is specific for candidates applying for a position at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor in the research area of Resilience Engineering... The CCEE Department is seeking candidates in the research area of Resilience Engineering (including focus areas in geotechnical and construction). Candidates should be focused on advancing sustainable, adaptable and resilient infrastructure systems through geotechnical/geoengineering or construction engineering/management. Demonstrated expertise in areas such as: creating innovative solutions that enhance the resilience of the built and natural environment; novel processes, materials and technologies to reduce embodied and operational carbon in infrastructure; sustainable approaches to mitigate hazards and improve resilience; digital transformation and data-driven methods, including sensing technologies, cyber-physical systems, and real-time health monitoring of infrastructure and geo-systems; geotechnical hazard mitigation including soil-structure interaction, slope stability, ground improvement, and seismic/climate resilience; and integration of safety and risk management in construction and geotechnical systems under extreme conditions.

The CCEE department offers ABET/EAC accredited B.S. degrees... [full dept description] The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering and the Styslinger College of Engineering consider teaching, research, and service... Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements...

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Architectural, Civil, Construction or Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated record of prior research work and a record of impactful scholarly publications in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and similarly impactful venues.
• Demonstrated interest and/or record in engineering education and professional service in area(s) of specialization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Show the potential to construct and sustain a quality research program.
• Exhibit the potential for excellent teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Applicants must also meet all university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated a record of high-quality research and scholarly publications that is recognized nationally and/or internationally.
• A record of scholarship in architectural, civil, construction, or environmental engineering, or a closely related department with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
• Post-doctoral experience or other similar post-graduate experience.
• Attainment, progress toward or demonstrated interest in professional licensure or other applicable professional certification (FE or PE).
• Exceptional collegial, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application

Required application documents include a: (1) cover letter that includes both the department name, rank of position, and specialty area for which the candidate is applying, (2) a resume/curriculum vitae, (3) a 4 to 6 page statement of research interests and plans, (4) a one to two page statement of teaching interests and plans, and (5) the names and contact information for at least four references.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications are preferred on or before November 16, 2025 to receive fullest consideration, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. A position start date of August 16, 2026 would be typical... Questions about the position can be directed to rbertini@ua.edu. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.