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The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE: https://cce.eng.ua.edu/) and the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering (SCoE: https://eng.ua.edu/) at The University of Alabama (UA: https://ua.edu/) invite applications for multiple tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor within the CCEE department.

Candidates with research interests across all domains relevant to civil, construcation and environmental engineering are encouraged to apply. Candidates with particular research emphasis and interest in the areas of Resilience Engineering (including focus areas in geotechnical and construction), Architectural Engineering (including focus areas in MEP, construction, building envelope, fire protection, acoustical and lighting), Transportation Engineering, and Water Resources Engineering (including focus areas in field hydrology, water observing technologies, and hydroinformatics) are of particular interest and thus are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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, but flexibility with respect to start date is possible. 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.