Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering - Transportation Engineering - Assistant Prof

Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering - Transportation Engineering - Assistant Professor

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Job no: 527586

Work type: Regular Full‑time (Benefits eligible)

Location: Tuscaloosa

Categories: Tenure/Tenure‑Track Faculty

Department: Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

Rank: Assistant Professor

The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) and the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering at The University of Alabama (UA) invite applications for an Assistant Professor position in the area of Transportation Engineering.

The CCEE Department is seeking candidates in the area of Transportation Engineering who can contribute to the department’s strengths and expand the scope of research within the department, college, and UA. Candidates are expected to advance safety, efficiency, and sustainability of transportation systems through innovative planning, design, and operations. Desired expertise includes transportation safety, human behaviour, sustainable mobility solutions, transportation planning, intelligent transportation systems, data analytics, and automation.

The CCEE Department offers accredited B.S. degrees and multiple minors. Undergraduate enrollment is nearly 800; graduate enrollment is nearly 120.

Faculty must demonstrate the potential to develop and lead a highly productive research group and collaborate with existing faculty both within the CCEE Department and across the campus.

Teaching expectations include developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and supporting core degree program accreditation.

All appointments will be based on the university’s personnel requirements and the goal of maintaining excellence.

• Earned Ph.D. in Architectural, Civil, Construction or Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated record of prior research work and impactful scholarly publications in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and similar venues.
• Demonstrated interest and/or record in engineering education and professional service in area(s) of specialization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Show the potential to construct and sustain a quality research program.
• Exhibit the potential for excellent teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Applicants must also meet all university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

• Demonstrated a record of high‑quality research and scholarly publications recognized nationally and/or internationally.
• A record of scholarship in architectural, civil, construction, or environmental engineering with both undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Post‑doctoral experience or other similar post‑graduate experience.
• Attainment, progress toward, or demonstrated interest in professional licensure or other applicable professional certification (FE or PE).
• Exceptional collegial, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.

Required application documents include:

(1) Cover letter that includes the department name, rank of position, and specialty area for which the candidate is applying,
(2) Resume/Curriculum Vitae,
(3) 4‑to‑6 page statement of research interests and plans,
(4) One‑to‑two page statement of teaching interests and plans,
(5) Names and contact information for at least four references.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications are preferred on or before November 16, 2025 to receive full consideration, but the search will continue until the position is filled. The typical start date is August 16, 2026
, though flexibility is possible.

Questions can be directed to rbertini.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre‑employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation does not automatically disqualify a candidate. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Advertised: 24 Oct 2025 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Mar 2026 Central Daylight Time

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