Search Open for Structures Faculty

The University of Maryland’s (UMD) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Structural Engineering.

We are seeking applicants with expertise in one or more of the following focus areas: conventional and advanced structural materials, including reinforced concrete structures, FRP composites, as well as high-performance, adaptive, self-healing, and hybrid materials; constitutive models for evolving concrete and reinforcement materials; sustainable materials, structures, and engineering practices applied to concrete; additive manufacturing for civil infrastructure using concrete, reinforced concrete, or composites; and evaluation and repair of deteriorated infrastructure.

Exceptional candidates in other structures-related areas are also encouraged to apply. Demonstrated experimental research experience, including large-scale testing, is desirable.

The successful candidate will teach structures-related courses as part of the appointment. Candidates should be committed to high-quality teaching for a diverse student body. Ideal applicants will also have experience and/or demonstrated interest in community engagement, equity, and/or social justice in their research and/or teaching. The successful candidate is also expected to actively participate in service, both within the university and externally.

Candidates should have a potential for sustaining a vigorous externally-funded research program and a dynamic portfolio of graduate and undergraduate educational competencies. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, lead an active scholarly research program, integrate with current research activities within the department, collaborate across discipline boundaries, and obtain funding from competitive external funding agencies. In addition, candidates should be committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion in the field through research and teaching, and be engaged in activities to promote it. Applicants with previous experience in diverse sectors (including academics, industry, consulting, research, government, or other types of institutions) are encouraged to apply.

Please apply by uploading the following documents through the UMD employment website at http://ejobs.umd.edu, position number 129848:

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research (examples: research statement, research programs)
Teaching (examples: teaching philosophy, student evaluations)
List of References (no emails sent from system)
Reference Letter 1

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), as a part of the James A. Clark School of Engineering, hosts vibrant education and research programs. To address our charge of tackling the grand challenges of our time, CEE has undergone a dramatic reorganization that effectively eliminates academic silos and rather focuses on three broad interdisciplinary pursuits—transportation and mobility, environment and health, and infrastructure. Each has a strong and direct connection to UMD's grand challenges and facilitates scholarship that supports a better understanding of society’s relationship with the natural and built environment. The undergraduate curriculum has been rebuilt from the ground up to expand inclusivity and ensure civil and environmental engineers graduate with the critical thinking skills needed to address 21st-century problems. The CEE department hosts a series of centers including the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology (CATT), Maryland Transportation Institute (MTI), Center for Disaster Resilience (CDR), and Digital and Cyber Railway Engineering and Operations Center (DCREOC). The State of Maryland and the University System of Maryland has shown continued support for our mission and the protection of academic freedom.

The dynamism occurring in the department, the college, and the university is immense. Our university president, Darryll Pines, just closed a $1.5 billion capital campaign focused on transforming the student experience and supporting scholarship on the grand challenges of our time—climate change, poverty reduction, disease, and racial injustice. The dean of the A. James Clark School of Engineering, Samuel Graham, Jr., has put forward a vision of removing academic silos and rewarding faculty based on their impact on students and society. A recent $220 million donation by a department alum to the Clark School will lead to a world-class research facility and office space, Zupnik Hall, for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering by 2026, along with numerous faculty hires in the coming years.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and
admissions.

Published October 26, 2024