Associate Professor

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at UNC Charlotte has approximately 500 undergraduate students. The faculty value student-faculty engagement and excellent undergraduate teaching.

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.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: https://provost.charlotte.edu/academic-budget-hr/academic-personnel-procedures-handbook/

The UNC Charlotte Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ( CEE) invites applications for a tenured position at the Associate Professor level in Structural Engineering, with an appointment as the Honeywell Distinguished Scholar in Infrastructure. The expectation is successful promotion to Professor during the initial 5-year term based on demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, and service. The endowment for this position provides for a salary supplement and support of the research and scholarship of the appointee. The anticipated start date is August 10, 2026.

Candidates will be responsible for (1) developing and maintaining a nationally/internationally recognized research program, including securing external funding and publishing high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals; (2) contributing to undergraduate and graduate curricula, including core courses in structural analysis and design, as well as developing new courses aligned with infrastructure systems and emerging trends; (3) mentoring and advising research assistants and postdoctoral scholars; (4) engaging in departmental, university, and professional service, including mentoring junior faculty and serving on technical committees; and (5) fostering interdisciplinary partnerships within the university and externally with stakeholders in government, industry, and non-profits.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team committed to advancing innovative civil structures and energy infrastructure. The ideal candidate would have expertise that complements existing strengths of the Structures faculty to facilitate partnerships in new areas of research, utilize key research laboratories, and contribute to the College of Engineering's established research centers, including the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center ( EPIC) and the Charlotte Aviation Innovation and Research ( AIR) Institute. The Department boasts state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, including the EPIC High Bay Structural Lab that offers extensive experimental capabilities and dedicated support personnel for large-scale structural testing.

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

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in civil engineering or a closely related field.

Candidates must exhibit a strong record of scholarly achievement commensurate with appointment at the Associate Professor level, including a robust publication history in high- impact journals, successful grant funding, and evidence of research impact, as well as demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring at the university level. Candidates should exhibit potential for advancement to the rank of Professor in a near-term horizon, as evidenced by their trajectory in research productivity, leadership, and contributions to the field. Demonstrated evidence of successful collaboration and leadership of multiple investigator proposals and projects is desirable.

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

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status. 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 (i) cover letter that articulates how your qualifications and experience make you a viable candidate for this Distinguished Scholar appointment, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) statement of research, teaching, and leadership, and (iv) list of three references that can validate academic experience and/or professional expertise. All requested information/documentation must be submitted for applications to be considered. Review of applications will commence on February 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled, with an anticipated start date of August 10, 2026.

Hiring is subject to budget availability