Full Professor in Architectural Engineering

University of Kansas•Lawrence, KS

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Kansas (KU) Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) seeks outstanding candidates for two tenured or tenure-track faculty positions, one at the rank of Assistant Professor and a second position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in architectural engineering. The focus areas for these positions are in building electrical power systems and the broader energy areas. The successful candidates are expected to contribute to the continued development of academic and research programs in architectural engineering and to the broader research community. The University of Kansas is an R-1 institution and a prestigious Association of American Universities member, known for its academic excellence and significant research contributions. KU fosters a culture of continuous learning, respectful dialogue, and mutual support, valuing diversity and inclusion to help individuals reach their full potential.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in architectural, mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering or a closely-related discipline by the time of appointment.
Demonstrable expertise in one or more of the following areas: building electrical power systems; integrated building or district energy systems; building-to-grid integration and grid-interactive buildings; distributed energy resource management; grid modernization; building energy resilience; building energy efficiency and decarbonization; environmentally sustainable buildings; renewable energy systems for buildings and communities; grid reliability and energy infrastructure; or net-zero-energy buildings.
Candidates considered for the building electrical power systems position must demonstrate expertise in that area and the ability to contribute to architectural engineering coursework in building electrical systems and power engineering.
Ability to communicate ideas effectively and work well with others.
Demonstrated potential to develop an externally-funded research program and to design and teach high-quality undergraduate and graduate courses.
At the rank of Associate Professor: A minimum of five years of post-Ph.D. professional experience in a faculty role or an equivalent combination of academic and relevant industry/practice experience.
At the rank of Professor: A minimum of ten years of post-Ph.D. professional experience in a faculty role or an equivalent combination of academic and relevant industry/practice experience, with a sustained record of leadership.

Nice To Haves

Sustained record of scholarship and research.
Evidence of national recognition in the field.
Evidence of national and international recognition in the field (for Professor rank).
Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
Sustained record of leadership (for Professor rank).

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in architectural engineering.
Develop courses and participate in curriculum development.
Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Develop and conduct an innovative research program in building electrical power systems or broader energy areas.
Establish a strong research agenda leading to external grant support and publication in refereed journals.
Participate in local, national, and international professional conferences and other activities.
Supervise M.S. and Ph.D. studies.
Perform service activities normally expected of university faculty, including committee service to the Department, School, and University.
Engage in national and international service to the profession.

Benefits

Tenure-track positions
Eligibility to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment
Faculty have the right to be a member or not be a member of UAKU without fear of personal or professional repercussions.

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