Assistant or Associate Professor - Sustainable Communities and Infrastructure - (FAC003210)
Organization
: H0068 Civil Engineering
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Description
:
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Houston invites applications for one full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty position in all areas related to sustainable communities and infrastructure. The appointment is open the Assistant or Associate rank, with particular interest in sustainable, resilient and smart environmental, transportation, water, and building systems. This includes but is not limited to; climate adaptation and resilience; wastewater and solid waste technologies; innovative solutions based on the combination of large data, sensor technology, and machine learning approaches; and near-zero-energy buildings. Candidates applying at the Associate rank are expected to demonstrate nationally and internationally recognized scholarly activities with a strong record of externally funded research. The candidates must also demonstrate a commitment towards teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
University and Department: The University of Houston is located in a park-like campus a few minutes from downtown Houston with over 34,000 undergraduate students and nearly 8,000 graduate students. The CEE department currently has 25 tenured or tenure-track faculty members. Houston is the fourth largest city in the U.S. with over 6.8 million in population. It is the “energy capital of the world” and houses the largest medical center in the world. The greater Houston area offers state-of-the-art recreational facilities, world-class arts and cultural activities, excellent schools, and affordable housing.
Time Frame: The start date for this appointment is September 1, 2024. The review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
How to Apply: Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of research, a one-page statement of teaching interests, and complete information for four references. The application and associated documentation should be submitted to the following site for consideration: https://www.uh.edu/human-resources/careers/ .
Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience.
The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
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Qualifications: Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering, or in a closely related field. Successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain an internationally recognized, cross-disciplinary research program in collaboration with the current faculty in the Department, College, and University. Preference will be given to candidates that can make an impact across disciplinary boundaries particularly those closely related to environmental engineering.
Notes to Applicant: Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston are security sensitive and will require a criminal background check.Required Attachments by Candidate: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Teaching Philosophy or Statement, Research Statement
Employee Status
: Regular/Benefits
Job Posting
: Dec 12, 2023, 9:47:24 AM
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