Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction College of Engineering R0144418
Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction College of Engineering R0144418
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Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction College of Engineering R0144418.
ROLE of the POSITION
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction (CEEC) of the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for a fulltime tenuretrack Assistant Professor position in structural engineering commencing Fall 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous and sustainable funded research program in his or her area of expertise supervise graduate students develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their expertise area related to structural engineering and participate in service to the Department College University and profession.
PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT
The CEEC Department has 18 fulltime faculty members in 6 technical areas. Three of these faculty members have received the prestigious NSF CAREER award. Current enrollment of the department includes 500 undergraduate students 350 civil engineering and 150 construction management) 46 masters and 35 Ph.D. students. A 3000 ft2structural engineering laboratory permits conducting mediumtolarge scale experiments. High speed computing facilities are available at the National Supercomputing Center for Energy and the Environment hosted in the College of Engineering.
Detailed information about the CEEC Department can be found at: QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelors Degree in Civil Structural or Architectural Engineering and a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date. Applicants from all areas of structural engineering will be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with a background in one or more of the following areas will receive special consideration: innovations in structural steel systems hazardresilient structures and infrastructure application of innovative materials for resilient and/or sustainable structures decision making through data science applications for structural systems. Applicants with expertise in both computational/analytical and experimental research are preferred. Applicants who have a Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one within a reasonable time period are preferred.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity equity and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off sick leave and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses domestic partners and dependents
PERKS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
A comprehensive onboarding program Rebels: Onboard
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest a detailed curriculum vita vision statements for research and teaching (maximum two pages) copies of up to three representative publications and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience in the letter of interest. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Although this position will remain open until filled review of candidates materials will begin on October 21 2024.
Materials should be addressed to Professor Nader Ghafoori Search Committee Chair and must be submitted through Workday as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process please contact UNLV Human Resources ator .
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If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoraldegreegranting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
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EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age 40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including serviceconnected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. and the corresponding implementation regulations 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Box 451062 Las Vegas NVFrank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553 Telephone:; Email: or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C.; Telephone:FAX:; TDD:; Email: ; or to both.
Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Academic Faculty
YesFullTime Equivalent
100.0Required Attachment(s)
Submit a letter of interest a detailed curriculum vita vision statements for research and teaching (maximum two pages) copies of up to three representative publications and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience in the letter of interest. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verifiedHR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
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Recruitments that provide a work scheduleare subject to change based on organizational needs.
Employment Type
Full-Time
