Assistant Professor

Position Information

General Information

Position Number 004625 Working Title Assistant Professor Classification Title 9-Mo Tenure-Track/ Tenured Faculty College College of Engineering (Col) Department Civil and Environmental Engineering Position Designation Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per year 9 Primary Purpose of Department

UNC Charlotte is a Carnegie R1 research university located in one of the nation's fastest growing major metropolitan areas. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UNC Charlotte serves approximately 600 undergraduate students and 75 graduate students, offering B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering, as well as a B.S. degree in Environmental Engineering. The CEE Department currently comprises 25 full-time faculty members who are actively engaged in research and teaching across geotechnical, geoenvironmental, environmental, water resources, structural, and transportation engineering. The faculty value student-faculty engagement, excellent undergraduate and graduate instruction, and a collaborative, supportive research culture. The department is housed in EPIC, a 200,000-square-foot engineering research and academic facility that provides exceptional laboratories and teaching spaces. Additional information about the department is available athttps://cee.charlotte.edu.

Vacancy Open to All Candidates Description of Work

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.

Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.

Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.

Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate's or the university's eligibility for federal funding.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Geotechnical Engineering. The search is open to candidates from all areas of geotechnical engineering, with particular interest in fundamental and experimental soil mechanics; foundation engineering and soil-structure interaction; geosynthetics and sustainable geomaterials; underground construction and rock mechanics; geoenvironmental engineering; transportation and aviation geotechnics; defense/energy geotechnics and infrastructure; and infrastructure resilience. Candidates who integrate advanced computational geomechanics, large-scale or field experimentation, artificial intelligence and data science, or advanced sensing and monitoring into these or related areas are particularly encouraged to apply. Outstanding candidates across all other emerging sub-disciplines of geotechnical engineering are also invited to submit applications. The anticipated start date for the position is August 11, 2027.

The successful candidate will strengthen and expand the Department's existing geotechnical expertise, foster interdisciplinary research collaborations, and contribute to the growth of its research and graduate programs. The candidate will be expected to leverage relevant research facilities and engage with College research centers and institutes, as appropriate to their research program, including the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC), the National Defense & Intelligence Innovation Institute (NDI3) and the Charlotte Aviation Innovation and Research (AIR) Institute. The Department provides access to state-of-the-art teaching, laboratory, and research facilities, including the EPIC-High-Bay Structural Laboratory, which offers extensive capabilities for large-scale structural and geotechnical testing, advanced sensing, and experimental research supported by dedicated technical staff.

Essential Duties: Candidates will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining a strong, sponsored research program, including publishing high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contributing to undergraduate and graduate curricula through core and elective courses in geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental engineering, as well as developing new courses aligned with infrastructure systems and emerging trends.
• Mentoring and advising graduate students and research assistants.
• Engaging in departmental, university, and professional service.
• Fostering interdisciplinary partnerships within the university and externally with stakeholders in government, industry, and non-profit sectors.

Minimum Experience/Education

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

• Minimum education required is a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Expertise in geotechnical engineering with particular interest in fundamental and experimental soil mechanics; foundation engineering and soil-structure interaction; geosynthetics and sustainable geomaterials; underground construction and rock mechanics; geoenvironmental engineering; transportation and aviation geotechnics; defense/energy geotechnics and infrastructure; and infrastructure resilience

Necessary Licenses/Certifications

While not required, candidates with a Professional Engineering (PE) license, or willingness to obtain one, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Special Notes to Applicants

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment. Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check.

Applications for Position #004625 must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu and must include:

• A cover letter articulating how your qualifications and experience make you a viable candidate for this tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment.
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae.
• A combined statement of research, teaching, and leadership vision.
• A list of three professional references who can attest to your academic experience and technical expertise.

All requested documentation must be submitted for an application to be considered. Review of applications will commence on December 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Job Open Date 09/28/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Date Review of Applications will Begin 12/15/2026 Proposed Hire Date 08/11/2027 If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date Contact Information

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research, Teaching & Leadership
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

• Other Document
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