Assistant Professor

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: about 11 hours ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

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General Information


Position Number 004526, 001720, 004556
Working Title Assistant Professor
Classification Title 9-Mo Tenure-Track/ Tenured Faculty
College College of Engineering (Col)
Department Engineering Technology & Construction Management
Position Designation Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per year 9
Primary Purpose of Department
We prepare industry-ready graduates through innovative curriculum and hands-on learning. We stay at the forefront of scientific discovery and innovation in multidisciplinary research fields in engineering, technology, construction, and safety. We accomplish those goals by engaging professional and societal communities in learning and technology transfer.
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Description of Work

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of her/his academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: http://provost.uncc.edu/academic-budget-personnel/handbook/search-committee
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
| The William States Lee College of Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites exceptionally qualified candidates for a 9-month tenure-track or tenured faculty position at Assistant or Associate ranks in Construction Engineering and Management fields, with an anticipated start date of either January 2024 or August 2024. Candidates with diverse research interests such as those aligned with UNC Charlotte’s areas of research focus and distinction are strongly encouraged to apply. Specifically, the department is expanding its research excellence in the following areas:
  • Workforce, Safety, and Human-Technology Interaction: Developing the workforce through advanced training programs, integrating human factors with technological advancements to enhance workplace productivity, and investigating the dynamic relationship between humans and intelligent technologies for the future of work.
  • Digital Transformation and Smart Built Environment: Harnessing smart technologies enabling more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure and built environment through transformative concepts and processes in engineering, construction, and facilities management. This spans from smart cities to construction sites enhanced with remote sensing, cloud computing, digital twins, and automation.
  • Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Using AI to enhance the planning, design, construction, and management of facilities and infrastructure.
  • Resilient Infrastructure and Communities: Research on designing robust infrastructure and communities that can withstand, adapt to, and rapidly recover from various disasters and extreme events to ensure the long-term sustainability and resilience of both infrastructure and the communities that rely on it.


The successful candidate is expected to develop and sustain nationally and internationally recognized, externally funded research programs specific to their area of specialty, publish in high-impact publication venues, promote students’ high-impact learning experience through the integration of research and education, and engage in professional service. Responsibilities for this position include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the department, university, and the professional organizations, including outreach to industry.
The capability to teach typical construction management and engineering courses is expected (e.g., estimating, scheduling, BIM/VDC, project management). Candidates with the ability to also teach courses related to facilities engineering and management are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Experience/Education

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in construction engineering, construction management, or a closely related field by the time of contract. Priority will be given to candidates with strong research records evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, externally funded research, and a plan for future research that aligns with university and department research focus stated above.
Necessary Licenses/Certifications
(Are any certifications or Licenses required for this position?)
Special Notes to Applicants
From this job posting the department is seeking to fill 3 positions #004526, #001720 and #004556
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
1. One-page letter of interest.
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Two-page research statement detailing areas of expertise. Applicants are to use this template for submitting their research statement: https://bit.ly/charlotte-research.
4. Contact information for at least three references.
Job Open Date 01/02/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Date Review of Applications will Begin 01/31/2024
Proposed Hire Date 08/15/2024
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