Assistant Professor; tenure-track

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Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

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The expected salary range for this position is $130,000 to 150,000/year at the rank of Assistant Professor and $180,000 to 200,000/year at the rank of Associate Professor.

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia – Vancouver campus () invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Project and Construction Management at the rank of Assistant Professor. In exceptional cases, an Associate Professor (tenured or tenure track) may be considered. Priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate a strong interest in leading innovative research and teaching in the digital transformation, sustainable lifecycle management, and/or equitable delivery of civil infrastructure systems.

The successful applicant should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service.

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027 or upon a date to be mutually agreed. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, in the range $130,000 – 150,000/year at the rank of Assistant Professor and $180,000 – 200,000/year at the rank of Associate Professor. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent, internationally recognized research program, contribute to high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching and effective supervision of graduate students, and provide service to the University and the broader community.

Applicant Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

· Hold a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.

· Be registered, or be eligible for registration within five years of appointment, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with .

· Have evidence of or demonstrated potential to develop a strong externally funded research program.

· Have evidence of or demonstrated potential for high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching, along with the ability to provide effective supervision of graduate students.

· Have evidence of or demonstrated commitment to provide service to the academic and broader community.

· Have demonstrated commitment and ability to contribute to the Department’s equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity initiatives, and to promote an inclusive, collaborative, and respectful community.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted and should include:

o A brief cover letter describing one’s suitability for the position,

o A curriculum vitae,

o A statement of research interests (2-3 pages),

o A statement of teaching interests (2-3 pages),

o A statement describing planned and past efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusivity, and/or reconciliation with Indigenous peoples (2-3 pages),

o Names and contact information (including email addresses and relationship to the applicant) of four referees.

Review of applications will commence on October 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department and Faculty

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia-Vancouver is a top-ranked academic unit, with a reputation for excellence in research and teaching, and strong links to professional practice. As a Department, our are to ensure that civil and environmental engineering education and research create opportunities for the betterment of society, nature, and the built environment. In doing so, we are committed to the following:
1) fostering inclusive work, research and learning environments where respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion is embedded throughout;
2) building meaningful, sustainable, and supportive relationships and partnerships with Indigenous communities,
3) leading cutting-edge research that addresses increasingly complex global challenges,
4) transforming education to equip the next generation of civil engineers with innovative problem-solving…