Assistant Professor - Structural Engineering and Materials - Civil

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley • Edinburg, TX

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About The Position

The Civil Engineering (CIVE) Department at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position with a focus on Structural Engineering and Materials. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in structural engineering and materials topics, including advanced material properties, structural analysis, design methodologies, and sustainable materials. Candidates should demonstrate a strong capacity for developing high-quality research, disseminating research in top venues, securing external grants, and building multi-disciplinary collaborations. Research areas of interest may include but are not limited to Sustainable Construction Materials, 3-D Printing and Design Innovation in Structural Engineering, Nano and Micro-scale Materials, Smart Materials and Metamaterials, Multiscale Modeling and Characterization, Computational Structural Mechanics, or research interests in Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure Systems, Experimental Methods and Large-scale Structural Testing, Structural Health Monitoring, reliability and Probabilistic Risk Assessment, and Nondestructive Testing. Preference will be given to candidates who can establish multidisciplinary research initiatives that align with the research centers within our department, particularly NSF CREST Center for Multidisciplinary Research Excellence in Cyber-physical Infrastructure Systems (MECIS), USDOT Safety21 National University Transportation Center, and USDOT University Transportation Center for Railway Safety (UTCRS). This position also entails a strong commitment to service within the department, college, and university, including mentoring students, participating in outreach activities, and developing internship and professional mentoring programs.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Structural/Materials Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Structural Engineering and Materials Science.
• Evidence of high-quality research in Structural and Materials Engineering (SEM).
• Potential to attract and secure externally funded research projects.
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues within the department, college, and external partners.
• Ability to effectively balance research, teaching, and service responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Structural Engineering and Materials Science.
• Strong record of academic achievements and publications in reputable journals.
• Documented success in securing research funding through proposals to external agencies such as NSF, USDOT, TxDOT, DOE, and others.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in structural engineering and materials topics.
• Conduct high-quality research and disseminate findings in top venues.
• Secure external grants and funding for research projects.
• Build multi-disciplinary collaborations.
• Mentor students and participate in outreach activities.
• Develop internship and professional mentoring programs.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree