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Honeywell Distinguished Scholar or Professor in Infrastructure

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Compensation
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Location
Charlotte, NC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

The UNC Charlotte Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and School of Energy invite applications for a tenured structural engineering faculty position at the associate or full professor rank. The appointee will receive endowment support for research and scholarship and join an interdisciplinary team advancing civil structures and energy infrastructure. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2027.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Research Program DevelopmentExternal FundingPeer-Reviewed PublishingCurriculum DevelopmentMentoringInterdisciplinary Partnerships

Qualifications

Ph.D. In Civil Engineering or Closely Related FieldDoctorate or Terminal Degree in Teaching or Related Discipline

Full job description

Position Number: 004549

Department: College of Engineering (Col)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 9

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The UNC Charlotte Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ( CEE ) and the School of Energy invite applications for a tenured faculty position in Structural engineering, at the rank of Associate or Full Professor as the Honeywell Distinguished Scholar in Infrastructure or Honeywell Distinguished Professor in Infrastructure. The endowment for this position provides support of the research and scholarship of the appointee. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2027.

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.

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.

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:

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

How this job compares

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Pay
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Education
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