Asst/Assoc Prof, Civil and Arch Eng and Mech, Sust/Resilient Design and Construction (req 4040)
- Employer
- University of Arizona
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
- Posted
- Jan 22, 2021
- Faculty Jobs
- Engineering & Mathematics, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Professional Fields, Architecture & Urban Planning
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
req4040
Department:Civil Arch Engr and Mechanics
Department Website Link:https://caem.engineering.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality:Location:Main Campus
Address:Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights:The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the areas of Sustainable and Resilient Design and Construction. We seek to hire an assistant or associate professor with research interests focused on engineering solutions for increasing the sustainability and/or resiliency of the built environment including civil infrastructure systems and buildings. We will consider research in all areas of sustainable and resilient design relevant to the built environment, particularly those that complement or create synergies with existing efforts within UA. The department has on-going research in seismic design, structural health monitoring, construction engineering, flood mitigation, and integrated water management for net-zero utilization. Applications will be reviewed starting February 15, 2021 and will be accepted until the position is filled. < br>Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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- The successful candidate is expected to developand maintain an internationally-recognized, externally-funded research program;
- Provide excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and education;
- Contribute to mentoring students, including those from underrepresentedbackgrounds; and contribute to scholarly activities performed within academiccommunities across the university;
- Thesuccessful candidate will also be expected to contribute in meaningful ways tointerdisciplinary research and educational activities that complement and aresynergistic within the University’s Strategic Plan.
- Candidates are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Candidates must have a PhD, or equivalent, in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or a related field.
- Candidates for the Associate Professor rank must have a distinguished record of published research, demonstrate significant impact on the profession and success at securing funding to support a research program.
- Selected candidate must provide education credentials during the offer discussions.
Some prior teaching experience is desired.
Preference will be given to individuals with research expertise focused on building science/technology or large-scale urban planning and design; and to individuals that can integrate their educational objectives within our undergraduate Architectural Engineering program, and provide synergies between Civil and Architectural Engineering and Architecture.
To be Determined
Tenure Information:Tenure Track (T/TE)
FLSA:Exempt
Full Time/Part Time:Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week:40
Job FTE:1.0
Work Calendar:Academic
Job Category:Faculty
Benefits Eligible:Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay:DOE
Compensation Type:salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required::Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies:1
Target Hire Date:8/23/2021
Expected End Date:Contact Information for Candidates:
Dr. Dominic L. Boccelli, Department Head Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics [email protected]
Open Date:1/20/2021
Open Until Filled:Yes
Documents Needed to Apply:Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant:Please submit the following documents:
1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. In the Additional Document slot a Statement of Research Interests (no more than 3 pages)
4. In the Additional Document slot a Statement of Teaching Interests and Philosophy (no more than 2 pages)
5. In the Additional Document slot a list of four references with address, email and phone contact information.
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