Energy and Environmental Science and Engineering
About The Position
The College of Engineering (CoE) of University of Miami (UM) seeks exceptional candidates for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor with background and expertise in (1) Indoor Air Environment and Building Energy Modeling or (2) Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) for sustainable civil infrastructure systems. These two positions are aligned with the CoE’s Energy and Environment technology area, the Sustainability and Resilience Thrust and the University's Climate Resilience Institute. Specific examples of expertise and applications include building and energy system modeling and simulation, indoor air diffusion and quality modeling and simulation, and water distribution system hydraulic analysis, LCA/TEA applied to sustainable civil infrastructure systems, nexus of infrastructure engineering with social sciences and/or public health. Candidates should demonstrate outstanding scholarly achievements and a collaborative research vision that bridges disciplines within the Civil and Architectural Engineering, or other related departments, and across multiple thrust areas under College of Engineering, including but not limited to Sustainability and Resilience, Energy and Environment, Health Engineering and Data Sciences, as well as between regional/national industry partners, and a broad set of stakeholders, including federal and state agencies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the development of transformative career paths and workforce development inspired through cutting edge research and technological innovations in response to societal needs and grand challenges. The UM is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common purpose of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes to making UM a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 13,400 faculty and staff from all over the world.
Requirements
- Competitive candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or closely related discipline
- be able to teach core civil and architectural engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate level to achieve student outcomes
- Competitive candidates will have a significant record of academic accomplishments, a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, a commitment to inclusive excellence, and a willingness to expand disciplinary boundaries to address complex technical and societal grand challenges
Responsibilities
- teach core civil and architectural engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate level to achieve student outcomes
- Development of complementary graduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise
- advise both M.S. and Ph.D. students
- develop a high-quality and productive sponsored research program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
