The University of Maryland’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Structural Engineering. We are seeking applicants with expertise in one or more of the following focus areas: Conventional and advanced structural materials, including reinforced concrete structures, FRP composites, as well as high-performance, adaptive, self-healing, and hybrid materials; Constitutive models for evolving concrete and reinforcement materials; Sustainable materials, structures, and engineering practices applied to concrete; Additive manufacturing for civil infrastructure using concrete, reinforced concrete, or composites Evaluation and repair of deteriorated infrastructure. Candidates in other structures-related areas are also encouraged to apply. Demonstrated experimental research experience, including large-scale testing, is desirable.  

The successful candidate will teach structures-related courses as part of the appointment.  Candidate should be committed to high-quality teaching for a diverse student body. Ideal applicants will also have experience and/or demonstrated interest in community engagement, equity, and/or social justice in their research and/or teaching. The successful candidate is also expected to actively participate in service, both within the university and externally.

Minimum Qualifications: All applicants should have received or expect to receive their Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related areas prior to their employment.

Preferences: Candidates should have a potential for sustaining a vigorous externally-funded research program and a dynamic portfolio of graduate and undergraduate educational competencies. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, lead an active scholarly research program, integrate with current research activities within the department, collaborate across discipline boundaries, and obtain funding from competitive external funding agencies. In addition, candidates should be committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion in the field through research and teaching, and be engaged in activities to promote it. Applicants with previous experience in diverse sectors (including academics, industry, consulting, research, government, or other types of institutions) are encouraged to apply. 

Please apply by uploading the following documents through the UMD employment website at https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/123091  i) cover letter, ii) curriculum vitae, iii) research statement, iv) teaching statement, and v) the contact information of one reference. Please note that one reference letter is requested to be submitted no later than December 15, 2024, and that an automated email will be sent to the reference upon submission of the application. Candidates may be asked for up to three additional references at a later date.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ranks in the top 20 public civil engineering programs in the country according to the US News and World Report Rankings. In addition to the Maryland Transportation Institute (MTI), new centers and institutes that have been established include the Maryland Energy Innovation Institute (MEII), the Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices (REFBDI), and the Quantum Technology Center (QTC). The innovation and entrepreneurship programs on campus recently brought the University to the top 10 in Entrepreneurship Magazine.

The University is located close to NSF, NIH, and other funding agencies, and has strong research ties with government research labs, corporations, and start-ups. The Washington DC area has three major airports and a vibrant culture, is reachable by metro, and has one of the best school systems in the nation. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff who will enhance our stature of preeminence in the three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and the world.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

The position posting is available at https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/123091

For further questions, you may contact Professor Yunfeng Zhang at zyf@umd.edu