Civil & Construction Engineering – CFS Professorial Faculty

Position: Civil & Construction Engineering – CFS Professorial Faculty (3 positions)
Job Title:

Civil & Construction Engineering – CFS Professorial Faculty (3 positions)
Posting End Date:

November 1, 2026

* NOTE:

Last day to apply is Saturday, October 31, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. MST

Start Date:

August 1, 2027

Required Degree:

An earned doctorate in civil engineering or a closely related field is required.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Background:

The Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at Brigham Young University (BYU) ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) seeks applications from highly qualified candidates for three full-time positions in continuing-faculty-status tracks (similar to “tenure track” at other universities). We invite outstanding candidates across all areas of Civil Engineering or related fields. Focus areas for this position may include, but are not limited to, geotechnical engineering, structural and materials engineering, computational mechanics, transportation and infrastructure systems, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, hydraulic engineering, hydrologic engineering, and related fields.

Located in a new engineering building equipped with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, the department benefits from a strong university-wide emphasis on mentored research for both graduate and undergraduate students. Department resources and university support are extensive, including generous funding for capital equipment and supplies, an annual travel budget, substantial funding for student teaching assistants, access to extensive computer hardware and software, and acclaimed international study-abroad programs.

The department emphasizes experiential learning with an interdisciplinary approach to sustainably and ethically design, engineer, construct, and manage the built environment. The successful candidate must demonstrate their ability to contribute through high-quality teaching, mentorship, and a focused research agenda.

Responsibilities include:

1) teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses within a focus area and supporting areas;
2) developing a robust, externally funded research program that includes mentoring graduate and undergraduate students and results in high-impact publications and products; and
3) contributing meaningfully to professional organizations and actively engaging in service roles within the department, college, and university.

Initial rank will be based on qualifications and experience. Industry experience is highly valued. Interested applicants must complete the faculty application. BYU is an equal opportunity employer. All faculty are required to abide by the university’s honor code (), and preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who embrace and advance its unique mission.

Documents Required at the Time of Application:
Please attach the following documents to your faculty application:

Updated Curriculum Vitae Cover letter

Mission Alignment statement

Statement of Teaching Interest Statement of Research Interests and Research Plan List of three references and their contact information

Note:

Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. Questions and Correspondence should be addressed to:
Dr. Gus Williams, Faculty Search Committee, BYU, 430 EB, Provo, UT 84602, gustavious.williams.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

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