Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

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The Civil Engineering Department at the University of Mississippi (UM) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with an emphasis in structural engineering. The appointment is anticipated to begin in August 2026. We seek a dynamic and innovative scholar who will develop a robust externally-funded research program and contribute to high-quality teaching in structural engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The department offers high-quality graduate and undergraduate education and research programs in all core areas (construction, environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources) of civil engineering, continuing a legacy of over 125 years. Its mission is to promote a vibrant, stimulating and engaging learning environment that supports critical thinking, pragmatism, growth of ethical character, and technical & communication skills. The research projects led by the department faculty exceeded $11 million during FY.

These projects were funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), departments of transportation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), among others. Two of the three research centers (CGRI and NCCHE), with state-of-the‑art equipment and computational facilities, within the School of Engineering are led by civil engineering faculty. In addition to scholarly excellence, internationally recognized faculty and students of the department engage and serve the civil engineering profession through American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI), among others.

The School of Engineering was established in 1900, making it the oldest engineering school in Mississippi. Over the decades, the school has grown to 10 undergraduate programs, 15 master’s programs, and 14 doctoral programs, comprising a diverse faculty and student body, and alumni excelling in public and private fields. The School of Engineering had a Fall 2024 undergraduate enrollment of 1,287 students and graduate enrollment of 151 students.

Appointment: 9 Month

Assignment Type:
Tenure Track

Research: The successful candidate is expected to conduct research and build a strong externally‑funded research program in structural engineering.

Teaching: The successful candidate is expected to teach steel design, finite element analysis, structural dynamics, structural analysis, pre‑cast/pre‑stress concrete, timber design, bridge engineering, numerical methods, multi‑hazard structural engineering, and other related civil engineering courses. The successful candidate is expected to work closely with industry partners and professional engineers to develop experiential projects for students.

Service: The successful candidate is expected to serve on departmental, school and university committees and be actively involved in professional and societal communities. He/she is expected to help in advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Opportunities exist for collaboration with current faculty in the School of Engineering, the Center for Graphene Research and Innovation (CGRI), the National Center for Computation Hydroscience and Engineering (NCCHE), and Jim and Thomas Duff Center for Science and Technology Innovation.

• A Ph.D. degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on structural engineering.
• Ability to teach structural engineering courses, teach other fundamental civil engineering courses (as needed) and develop advanced structural engineering courses.
• Demonstrate the ability to procure external funding and conduct funded research in structural engineering related fields.

• Experience in promoting…