Position Information

Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant or Associate Professor

Department 00058 - Civil and Environmental Engin

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Non Tenure Track

New Position to Begin 08/16/2025

Details

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ( CVEEN ) at the University of Utah invites applications from individuals with full-time experience and decision-making responsibilities in the construction industry for a 9-month (Aug. 16 – May 15), career-line faculty position in the area of Construction Engineering. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2025. This position is anticipated to be filled at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor (Lecturer).

Position Description – The successful applicant will be required to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Construction Engineering in support of our BS and MS degrees, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, engage in curriculum discussions, collaborate with other faculty on professional development interests, and provide departmental, college and university service.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a closely-related discipline.

• 3-4 years of experience in the construction industry before the date of hire.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience and interest in residential and non-residential vertical construction

• A Professional Engineering (PE) license or any other licensure related to construction.

• 8 years of decision-making experience

• Higher education teaching or construction-industry training experience

Driven by the need to provide cost-effective solutions to increasingly complex challenges of aging infrastructure renovation and development of new facilities for expanding populations, significant changes in the field of construction are occurring; to address these challenges, applicants should have expertise in the state-of-the-art practices in construction. Candidates with strong core fundamentals allowing them to work across disciplinary boundaries are particularly encouraged to apply. We are seeking a highly motivated team player looking to help advance our growing undergraduate program and to impact our online master’s program in Construction Engineering.

The University of Utah is a Carnegie Research-Extensive University located in Salt Lake City at the foothills of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. According to the Wall Street Journal’s latest ranking, it was ranked as the No. 1 public college in the West. The University of Utah currently enrolls 35,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The area experiences the four seasons and is known for world-class outdoor recreational activities including skiing, hiking, and biking. The State of Utah has more national parks and scenic areas than any other state and is preparing to host the Winter Olympics in 2034. Growth in construction, transportation, energy, mining, software, semiconductors, finance, education, healthcare, and business job sectors contribute to the State’s prosperity.

The CVEEN department is one of seven rapidly growing departments within the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering. In the past decade, the number of tenure-track faculty positions has grown by 50% and research expenditures have more than tripled, to over $81.5 million per year, placing our College in the top 30 engineering universities in the country for research volume. The CVEEN Department currently has 21 tenure track faculty members, 4 career-line faculty, plus we are actively searching for 5 positions including this vacancy. Our enrollment is 106 full-time graduate students, and 340 undergraduate students. The Department offers ABET accredited Bachelor degrees in both Civil and Construction Engineering and is launching an online Construction Engineering Masters program in 2025. Additional information about the Department is available at:www.civil.utah.edu.

Application Process – Electronic application materials (pdf format) should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests, statement of construction experience (upload under Applicant Document- Other), and contact information for three references. Initial screening of applicants will begin December 2, 2024 although applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is closed. Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Pedro Romero (pedro.romero@utah.edu).

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date 10/02/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN01285CF

Type Faculty