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JOB PURPOSE:   

The Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering and Construction Management (CAECM) at the University of Wyoming invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor (tenure-track) beginning August 2025. Candidates are sought with expertise in transportation engineering. This is a full-time, 9-month, benefitted position. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The duties of the position are:

• To teach undergraduate courses in Civil Engineering, typically three courses per year during the pre-tenure period.
• To perform scholarly research, including:
  • To secure and complete externally-funded research projects
  • To disseminate results through scholarly publications and presentations
  • To recruit, mentor, and advise graduate students 
• To perform service to the home Department, College, and the University, including ABET-accreditation activities, student mentoring, and community-engagement activities.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, focus on transportation engineering, from a North American Institution, completed by August 2025
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research in transportation engineering such as: traffic operations, transportation system design and modeling, data-driven decision making, artificial intelligence application, or system reliability and resilience.
• Ability (subject matter expertise) to teach courses such as: Geometric Design of Highways, Transportation Planning, Traffic Control, and the introductory course in Transportation Engineering.
• Familiarity with software tools used in transportation engineering
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Experience teaching courses in transportation engineering at the university level
• Demonstrated experience writing research proposals for external funding 
• Clear vision for future research 
• Professional work experience in transportation engineering
• PE licensure or eligibility for PE licensure

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:

1) a cover letter addressing the candidate’s interest in this position and qualifications

2) a detailed curriculum vitae

3) a statement including: a) research accomplishments, interests and plans; b) teaching accomplishments and philosophy; c) approach to student success. 

4) contact information for three professional references

Complete applications received by 12/10/2024 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will begin December 11, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.