Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

1d • CA$130,000 - CA$200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia – Vancouver campus invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Structural and Earthquake Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor. In exceptional cases, an Associate Professor (tenured or tenure track) may be considered. The Department of Civil Engineering is equipped with testing facilities, which include the Earthquake Engineering Research Facility and the Structures Laboratory. Priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate a strong interest in integrating these experimental resources into their research program. The successful applicant should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027 or upon a date to be mutually agreed. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, in the range $130,000 – 150,000/year at the rank of Assistant Professor and $180,000 – 200,000/year at the rank of Associate Professor. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent, internationally recognized research program, contribute to high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching and effective supervision of graduate students, and provide service to the University and the broader community.

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Be registered, or be eligible for registration within five years of appointment, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists, British Columbia.
• Have evidence of or demonstrated potential to develop a strong externally funded research program.
• Have evidence of or demonstrated potential for high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching, along with the ability to provide effective supervision of graduate students.
• Have evidence of or demonstrated commitment to provide service to the academic and broader community.
• Have demonstrated commitment and ability to contribute to the Department’s equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity initiatives, and to promote an inclusive, collaborative, and respectful community.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate a strong interest in integrating the Earthquake Engineering Research Facility and the Structures Laboratory into their research program.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent, internationally recognized research program.
• Contribute to high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Provide effective supervision of graduate students.
• Provide service to the University and the broader community.
• Demonstrate commitment and ability to contribute to the Department’s equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity initiatives.
• Promote an inclusive, collaborative, and respectful community.

What This Job Offers

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