The University of Alabama
Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering - Professor - 527724
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, 35485
Department
Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering
Rank
Professor
Position Summary
The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) and the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama (UA) invite applications for a full professor position across the broad areas of architectural, civil, construction and environmental engineering for potential appointment to the Garry Neil Drummond Chair in Civil and Environmental Engineering or the Thad J. and Nona F. Gomillion Professorship in Civil Engineering. This is an exciting time at The University of Alabama—join us as we move our department, the College of Engineering and the University to the next level of excellence and impact.
Detailed Position Information
The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE: https://cce.eng.ua.edu/) and the College of Engineering (CoE: https://eng.ua.edu/) at The University of Alabama (UA: https://ua.edu/) invite applications for multiple tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at all ranks, including Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels, within the CCEE department. This posting is specific for candidates applying for a full professor position leading to appointment to the endowed Garry Neil Drummond Chair in Civil and Environmental Engineering or Thad J. and the Nona F. Gomillion Professorship in Civil Engineering. We are seeking a collaborative, collegial leader with a strong track record of building multi-disciplinary teams across the broad areas of architectural, civil, construction and environmental engineering. Candidates with prestigious achievements in their field and exceptional national and international reputations will be eligible for consideration for significant endowment support through appointment as an Endowed Shelby Distinguished Professor. Candidates wishing to be considered for such an appointment should indicate this in their cover letter. Towards achieving excellence in all our efforts, the CCEE department and the College of Engineering seek to hire faculty that can contribute to both: (1) building upon existing strengths in the Department, College, and University and (2) expanding the scope of research within the department, College, and UA as a whole. The CCEE department offers ABET/EAC accredited B.S. degrees in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. The department offers six minors in the areas of Architectural, Civil, Construction, Environmental and Water Resources, Transportation, and Structural Engineering. The undergraduate programs have a sustained enrollment of nearly 800 students. At the graduate level, the CCEE department also has active MS and PhD programs in Civil Engineering and MS program in Environmental Engineering, with a total sustained graduate enrollment of nearly 120 students. The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering and the College of Engineering consider teaching, research, and service as the three critical and complimentary portions of their overall mission. Candidates must demonstrate a clear potential to successfully develop, lead, and extramurally fund a highly productive research group with significant scholarly impact in a focus area with long term potential to further build upon the rapid rise and great success of the CCEE department and the UA College of Engineering. An ability to collaborate with existing faculty in the key focus areas both within the CCEE Department and the College of Engineering, as well as potential colleagues across the campus, is also highly desirable. The College of Engineering and the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering also pride themselves on the outstanding educational experience provided to their students, and thus faculty candidates must demonstrate an ability to develop and teach classes at both the undergraduate and graduate level in the faculty member’s area(s) of expertise as well as to teach courses that support the delivery and accreditation of the Department’s core degree programs. The CCEE Department, College, and University are also notable for the collegial, welcoming and supportive spirit built into the fabric of who we are and how we interact across our College family of students, faculty, and staff. It is therefore expected that candidates demonstrate an ability to support this important aspect of our community. Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements of the University’s academic programs and on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in its teaching, research, and service/academic citizenship activities.
Earned Ph.D. in Architectural, Civil, Construction or Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated record of prior research work and a record of impactful scholarly publications in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and similarly impactful venues.
Leadership of substantial research endeavors at the lab, center or institute levels along with mentorship of early career colleagues.
Demonstrated interest and/or record in engineering and/or education and professional service in area(s) of specialization.
National and/or international stature in the field.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Show the potential to construct and sustain a quality research program.
Excellence in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Applicants must also meet all university criteria for appointment to the rank of Full Professor.
Have 10+ years of experience as a tenure-track/tenured faculty member at a leading peer R1 institution.
Demonstrated a record of high-quality research and scholarly publications that is recognized nationally and/or internationally.
Significant record of scholarship in architectural, civil, construction, or environmental engineering, or a closely related department with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Attainment, progress toward or demonstrated interest in professional licensure or other applicable professional certification (FE or PE).
Exceptional collegial, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Required application documents include: (1) cover letter that includes both the department name, rank of position, and specialty area for which the candidate is applying; (2) resume/curriculum vitae; (3) a 4 to 6 page statement of research interests and plans; (4) a one to two page statement of teaching interests and plans; and (5) the names and contact information for at least four references.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications are preferred on or before October 30, 2025 to receive fullest consideration, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. A position start date of August 16, 2026 would be typical, but flexibility with respect to start date is possible. Questions about the position can be directed to rbertini@ua.edu. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
Background Investigation Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) discrimination is illegal poster.
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Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering
Rank
Professor
Position Summary
The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) and the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama (UA) invite applications for a full professor position across the broad areas of architectural, civil, construction and environmental engineering for potential appointment to the Garry Neil Drummond Chair in Civil and Environmental Engineering or the Thad J. and Nona F. Gomillion Professorship in Civil Engineering. This is an exciting time at The University of Alabama—join us as we move our department, the College of Engineering and the University to the next level of excellence and impact.
Detailed Position Information
The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE: https://cce.eng.ua.edu/) and the College of Engineering (CoE: https://eng.ua.edu/) at The University of Alabama (UA: https://ua.edu/) invite applications for multiple tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at all ranks, including Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels, within the CCEE department. This posting is specific for candidates applying for a full professor position leading to appointment to the endowed Garry Neil Drummond Chair in Civil and Environmental Engineering or Thad J. and the Nona F. Gomillion Professorship in Civil Engineering. We are seeking a collaborative, collegial leader with a strong track record of building multi-disciplinary teams across the broad areas of architectural, civil, construction and environmental engineering. Candidates with prestigious achievements in their field and exceptional national and international reputations will be eligible for consideration for significant endowment support through appointment as an Endowed Shelby Distinguished Professor. Candidates wishing to be considered for such an appointment should indicate this in their cover letter. Towards achieving excellence in all our efforts, the CCEE department and the College of Engineering seek to hire faculty that can contribute to both: (1) building upon existing strengths in the Department, College, and University and (2) expanding the scope of research within the department, College, and UA as a whole. The CCEE department offers ABET/EAC accredited B.S. degrees in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. The department offers six minors in the areas of Architectural, Civil, Construction, Environmental and Water Resources, Transportation, and Structural Engineering. The undergraduate programs have a sustained enrollment of nearly 800 students. At the graduate level, the CCEE department also has active MS and PhD programs in Civil Engineering and MS program in Environmental Engineering, with a total sustained graduate enrollment of nearly 120 students. The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering and the College of Engineering consider teaching, research, and service as the three critical and complimentary portions of their overall mission. Candidates must demonstrate a clear potential to successfully develop, lead, and extramurally fund a highly productive research group with significant scholarly impact in a focus area with long term potential to further build upon the rapid rise and great success of the CCEE department and the UA College of Engineering. An ability to collaborate with existing faculty in the key focus areas both within the CCEE Department and the College of Engineering, as well as potential colleagues across the campus, is also highly desirable. The College of Engineering and the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering also pride themselves on the outstanding educational experience provided to their students, and thus faculty candidates must demonstrate an ability to develop and teach classes at both the undergraduate and graduate level in the faculty member’s area(s) of expertise as well as to teach courses that support the delivery and accreditation of the Department’s core degree programs. The CCEE Department, College, and University are also notable for the collegial, welcoming and supportive spirit built into the fabric of who we are and how we interact across our College family of students, faculty, and staff. It is therefore expected that candidates demonstrate an ability to support this important aspect of our community. Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements of the University’s academic programs and on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in its teaching, research, and service/academic citizenship activities.
Earned Ph.D. in Architectural, Civil, Construction or Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated record of prior research work and a record of impactful scholarly publications in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and similarly impactful venues.
Leadership of substantial research endeavors at the lab, center or institute levels along with mentorship of early career colleagues.
Demonstrated interest and/or record in engineering and/or education and professional service in area(s) of specialization.
National and/or international stature in the field.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Show the potential to construct and sustain a quality research program.
Excellence in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Applicants must also meet all university criteria for appointment to the rank of Full Professor.
Have 10+ years of experience as a tenure-track/tenured faculty member at a leading peer R1 institution.
Demonstrated a record of high-quality research and scholarly publications that is recognized nationally and/or internationally.
Significant record of scholarship in architectural, civil, construction, or environmental engineering, or a closely related department with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Attainment, progress toward or demonstrated interest in professional licensure or other applicable professional certification (FE or PE).
Exceptional collegial, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Required application documents include: (1) cover letter that includes both the department name, rank of position, and specialty area for which the candidate is applying; (2) resume/curriculum vitae; (3) a 4 to 6 page statement of research interests and plans; (4) a one to two page statement of teaching interests and plans; and (5) the names and contact information for at least four references.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications are preferred on or before October 30, 2025 to receive fullest consideration, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. A position start date of August 16, 2026 would be typical, but flexibility with respect to start date is possible. Questions about the position can be directed to rbertini@ua.edu. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
Background Investigation Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) discrimination is illegal poster.
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