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Asst/Assoc/Full Professor - Energy/Architectural Engineering
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Asst/Assoc/Full Professor - Energy/Architectural Engineering
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Position Overview The University of Kansas (KU) Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) seeks an outstanding individual for a tenured or tenure‑track position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank in the interdisciplinary theme of energy. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of academic and research programs in architectural engineering and to the research community. This search focuses on candidates exploring cutting‑edge efforts under the interdisciplinary theme of energy, including integrated building or district energy systems, building‑to‑grid integrations, grid‑interactive buildings, distributed energy resource management, building energy resilience, building energy efficiency and decarbonization, environmentally‑sustainable buildings, renewable energy sources such as solar, geothermal, and wind power for buildings or communities, grid reliability, and net‑zero‑energy buildings and net metering. The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in architectural, mechanical, or electrical engineering or a closely‑related discipline at the time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate potential to develop a collaborative and externally‑funded research program and to design and teach high‑quality undergraduate and graduate courses. The starting date is August 18, 2026. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start of the position.
University Context KU is a comprehensive educational and research‑intensive institution with a strong history of impactful research and a commitment to student success. The CEAE Department employs 24 tenured/tenure‑track faculty, five teaching professors/practices, and supports approximately 350 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. KU’s main campus is located in Lawrence, KS, 30 minutes west of Kansas City.
Teaching (40%)
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in architectural engineering.
Develop courses and participate in curriculum development.
Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students throughout their studies.
Research (40%)
Perform and conduct research related to energy, including integrated building or district energy systems, building‑to‑grid integrations, grid‑interactive buildings, distributed energy resource management, building energy resilience, building energy efficiency and decarbonization, environmentally‑sustainable buildings, and renewable energy sources for buildings or communities.
Establish a strong research agenda leading to external grant support and publication in recognized refereed journals.
Participate in local, national and international professional conferences, and supervise M.S. and Ph.D. studies.
Service (20%) Perform service activities normally expected of university faculty commensurate with rank, including committee service to Department, School, and University, as well as national and international service to the profession.
Qualifications
Earned doctorate in architectural, mechanical, or electrical engineering or a closely‑related discipline by the time of appointment.
Demonstrable expertise in the field of integrated building or district energy systems, building‑to‑grid integrations, grid‑interactive buildings, distributed energy resource management, building energy resilience, building energy efficiency and decarbonization, environmentally‑sustainable buildings, and/or renewable energy sources such as solar, geothermal, and wind power for buildings or communities, grid reliability and energy infrastructure as well as net‑zero‑energy buildings and net metering.
Ability to communicate ideas effectively and work well with others as demonstrated through application materials and interview.
Demonstrated potential to develop an externally‑funded research program and to design and teach high‑quality undergraduate and graduate courses.
Associate Professor Level
Sustained record of scholarship and research.
Evidence of national recognition in the field.
Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
A minimum of five years of post‑Ph.D. professional experience in a faculty role or an equivalent combination of academic and industry/practice experience.
Professor Level
Sustained record of scholarship and research.
Evidence of national and international recognition in the field.
Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
A minimum of ten years of post‑Ph.D. professional experience in a faculty role or an equivalent combination of academic and industry/practice experience, with a sustained record of leadership.
Application Materials
Cover letter.
Curriculum vitae.
Research agenda (2‑page limit).
Teaching philosophy statement (2‑page limit).
Names, email and contact information for three professional references.
Application Review Application review will begin November 3, 2025 and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is received.
Contact Brian Lines –
brianlines@ku.edu
Salary and Start Date Salary Range: Commensurate with experience. Anticipated Start Date: August 18, 2026.
Location Lawrence, KS.
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Position Overview The University of Kansas (KU) Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) seeks an outstanding individual for a tenured or tenure‑track position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank in the interdisciplinary theme of energy. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of academic and research programs in architectural engineering and to the research community. This search focuses on candidates exploring cutting‑edge efforts under the interdisciplinary theme of energy, including integrated building or district energy systems, building‑to‑grid integrations, grid‑interactive buildings, distributed energy resource management, building energy resilience, building energy efficiency and decarbonization, environmentally‑sustainable buildings, renewable energy sources such as solar, geothermal, and wind power for buildings or communities, grid reliability, and net‑zero‑energy buildings and net metering. The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in architectural, mechanical, or electrical engineering or a closely‑related discipline at the time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate potential to develop a collaborative and externally‑funded research program and to design and teach high‑quality undergraduate and graduate courses. The starting date is August 18, 2026. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start of the position.
University Context KU is a comprehensive educational and research‑intensive institution with a strong history of impactful research and a commitment to student success. The CEAE Department employs 24 tenured/tenure‑track faculty, five teaching professors/practices, and supports approximately 350 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. KU’s main campus is located in Lawrence, KS, 30 minutes west of Kansas City.
Teaching (40%)
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in architectural engineering.
Develop courses and participate in curriculum development.
Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students throughout their studies.
Research (40%)
Perform and conduct research related to energy, including integrated building or district energy systems, building‑to‑grid integrations, grid‑interactive buildings, distributed energy resource management, building energy resilience, building energy efficiency and decarbonization, environmentally‑sustainable buildings, and renewable energy sources for buildings or communities.
Establish a strong research agenda leading to external grant support and publication in recognized refereed journals.
Participate in local, national and international professional conferences, and supervise M.S. and Ph.D. studies.
Service (20%) Perform service activities normally expected of university faculty commensurate with rank, including committee service to Department, School, and University, as well as national and international service to the profession.
Qualifications
Earned doctorate in architectural, mechanical, or electrical engineering or a closely‑related discipline by the time of appointment.
Demonstrable expertise in the field of integrated building or district energy systems, building‑to‑grid integrations, grid‑interactive buildings, distributed energy resource management, building energy resilience, building energy efficiency and decarbonization, environmentally‑sustainable buildings, and/or renewable energy sources such as solar, geothermal, and wind power for buildings or communities, grid reliability and energy infrastructure as well as net‑zero‑energy buildings and net metering.
Ability to communicate ideas effectively and work well with others as demonstrated through application materials and interview.
Demonstrated potential to develop an externally‑funded research program and to design and teach high‑quality undergraduate and graduate courses.
Associate Professor Level
Sustained record of scholarship and research.
Evidence of national recognition in the field.
Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
A minimum of five years of post‑Ph.D. professional experience in a faculty role or an equivalent combination of academic and industry/practice experience.
Professor Level
Sustained record of scholarship and research.
Evidence of national and international recognition in the field.
Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
A minimum of ten years of post‑Ph.D. professional experience in a faculty role or an equivalent combination of academic and industry/practice experience, with a sustained record of leadership.
Application Materials
Cover letter.
Curriculum vitae.
Research agenda (2‑page limit).
Teaching philosophy statement (2‑page limit).
Names, email and contact information for three professional references.
Application Review Application review will begin November 3, 2025 and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is received.
Contact Brian Lines –
brianlines@ku.edu
Salary and Start Date Salary Range: Commensurate with experience. Anticipated Start Date: August 18, 2026.
Location Lawrence, KS.
#J-18808-Ljbffr