Assistant Professor

Position Number: 004625

Department: College of Engineering (Col)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 9

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ( CEE ) at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte ( UNC Charlotte) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Geotechnical Engineering. The search is open to candidates from all areas of geotechnical engineering, with particular interest in fundamental and experimental soil mechanics; foundation engineering and soil-structure interaction; geosynthetics and sustainable geomaterials; underground construction and rock mechanics; geoenvironmental engineering; transportation and aviation geotechnics; defense/energy geotechnics and infrastructure; and infrastructure resilience. Candidates who integrate advanced computational geomechanics, large-scale or field experimentation, artificial intelligence and data science, or advanced sensing and monitoring into these or related areas are particularly encouraged to apply. Outstanding candidates across all other emerging sub-disciplines of geotechnical engineering are also invited to submit applications. The anticipated start date for the position is August 11, 2027.

The successful candidate will strengthen and expand the Department’s existing geotechnical expertise, foster interdisciplinary research collaborations, and contribute to the growth of its research and graduate programs. The candidate will be expected to leverage relevant research facilities and engage with College research centers and institutes, as appropriate to their research program, including the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center ( EPIC ), the National Defense & Intelligence Innovation Institute (NDI3) and the Charlotte Aviation Innovation and Research ( AIR ) Institute. The Department provides access to state-of-the-art teaching, laboratory, and research facilities, including the EPIC -High-Bay Structural Laboratory, which offers extensive capabilities for large-scale structural and geotechnical testing, advanced sensing, and experimental research supported by dedicated technical staff.

Essential Duties: Candidates will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining a strong, sponsored research program, including publishing high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals.

• Contributing to undergraduate and graduate curricula through core and elective courses in geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental engineering, as well as developing new courses aligned with infrastructure systems and emerging trends.

• Mentoring and advising graduate students and research assistants.

• Engaging in departmental, university, and professional service.

• Fostering interdisciplinary partnerships within the university and externally with stakeholders in government, industry, and non-profit sectors.

Minimum Experience / Education:

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

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

• Minimum education required is a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

• Expertise in geotechnical engineering with particular interest in fundamental and experimental soil mechanics; foundation engineering and soil-structure interaction; geosynthetics and sustainable geomaterials; underground construction and rock mechanics; geoenvironmental engineering; transportation and aviation geotechnics; defense/energy geotechnics and infrastructure; and infrastructure resilience