A detailed curriculum vita.
A teaching statement not to exceed 2 pages.
A research statement not to exceed 2 pages.
The names, titles, and contact information for five
professional references.
Selected applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a
background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment
with the University of Georgia.
Posting Details
Posting Number
F2852P
Working Title
Open Rank Faculty - Geotechnical Engineering for Resilient
Infrastructure
Department
ENGR-Civil & Environmental
About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of
Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and
is the state’s flagship university
(https://www.uga.edu/) . The
proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional
achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA
is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S.
News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in
Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended
campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs
approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff.
The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over
31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional
students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges,
including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
The College of Engineering has significant expertise in
basic and translational
research that supports programs in resilient
infrastructure, transportation systems, smart structures and
autonomous construction. Especially noteworthy is the
Institute for Resilient Infrastructure
Systems, which has become a global leader in resilience and
engineering of integrated conventional and natural infrastructure
systems. Building on these strengths, the College has established
nationally recognized capabilities in transportation engineering,
including infrastructure resilience, transportation asset
management, intelligent transportation systems, safety, and
data-driven approaches to planning, design, and operations.
The UGA College of Engineering currently enrolls over 3,700
engineering majors and has 125 full-time engineering faculty across
15-degree programs. The college also jointly administers the School
of Computing in collaboration with the UGA Franklin College of Arts
and Sciences, an academic unit that comprises over 1700 computer
science majors and 44 full-time faculty. The College of Engineering
is currently comprised of four interdisciplinary schools: the
School of Chemical, Materials,
and Biomedical Engineering ;
School of Electrical and
Computer Engineering ; School of Environmental, Civil,
Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering; and
School of Computing .
However, as of January 2027, the School of Environmental, Civil,
Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering will be reorganized into
two new schools: the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
and the School of Mechanical and Agricultural Engineering.
Significant investments in infrastructure have resulted in an
expansion of laboratory facilities for research and scholarship,
and new classrooms and instructional labs. College of Engineering
faculty have interdisciplinary research facilities in two major
capital projects on campus. Our main instructional facility,
Driftmier
Engineering Center , has also undergone a complete
renovation to create flexible classrooms that enable a range of
teaching modalities and the incorporation of interdisciplinary
instructional labs. The common instructional facilities also foster
a sense of community by allowing faculty, staff, and students to
interact and collaborate in a single facility.
College/Unit/Department website
engr.uga.edu/schools/ecam
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Underutilization
Advertised Salary
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2027
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date
10/21/2026
Job Closing Date
Open until filled
Yes
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information,
national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other
protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with
the accessibility of materials related to this search are
encouraged to contact Central HR (
hrweb@uga.edu ).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25
institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation
for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community
member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these
standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and
Code of Conduct are available in
USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02 .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in
Board Policy
06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom .
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
Open Rank
FLSA
Faculty Rank
Open Rank (Tenure Track)
Contract Type
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status
Tenure Track or Tenured
Minimum Qualifications
All candidates must have a Ph.D. in civil engineering or related
discipline.
Additional Requirements
Candidates considered for the associate professor or professor rank
must have qualifications and academic credentials that are
commensurate with the
Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure of Academic
Rank Faculty at the University of Georgia. Candidates must
also have a documented research background appropriate for the
appointment rank.
To be eligible for tenure-upon-appointment, candidates must be
appointed as an associate professor or higher rank, have been
tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrable national
reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for
tenure upon appointment prior to hire. Specific criteria for
Associate Professor and Professor level are summarized
here .
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or
Certification
Candidates with a Professional Engineering (PE) license or
completion of the FE examination with plans to pursue PE
registration are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or
Competencies
The successful applicant will have a strong foundation in
geosystems engineering or a closely related discipline along with
specific research expertise in one or more of the following areas:
geohazards, groundwater and seepage, foundation engineering,
soil-structure interaction, coastal geotechnical systems under
extreme events, and advanced numerical modeling to design safer and
more resilient geotechnical structures. We seek highly qualified
candidates with specific research expertise in areas including, but
not limited to, artificial intelligence and machine learning for
geotechnical engineering, smart sensing and infrastructure
monitoring, digital geotechnics, analysis and optimization for
resilient geosystems, and transportation geotechnics.
Physical Demands
Is this a Position of Trust?
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of
financial resources?
No
Does this position require a P-Card?
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this
position?
No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children
under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT
security, personnel records, patient records, or access to
chemicals and medications)
No
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with
financial responsibilities. For additional information about the
credit check criteria, visit the
UGA Credit Background Check website
.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background
investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating
your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia;
confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in
your application materials (including reference checks) as they
relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for;
and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be
subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk
responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the
UGA Background Check website .
Duties/Responsibilities
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- List of References with Contact Information
- Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
- Research Portfolio/Philosophy
Optional Documents
