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Assistant Professor (TT) - Artificial Intelligence in Civil and Environmental En
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Assistant Professor (TT) - Artificial Intelligence in Civil and Environmental Engineering Infrastructure
Department:
Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst. Location:
UMass Amherst Start Date:
September 1, 2026.
Job Description The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a tenure‑track (TT) faculty position at the assistant professor level in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) in civil and environmental engineering infrastructure systems. This position is part of a broader expansion in AI engineering in the College and will focus on AI applications across structural, transportation, geotechnical, and environmental engineering. Scholars working across disciplines are encouraged to apply as long as they are dedicated to addressing challenges in the built or natural environment.
Responsibilities
Teach existing graduate and undergraduate courses in civil and environmental engineering and develop creative new curricula in areas of expertise.
Conduct research in AI related to civil and environmental infrastructure systems, building an externally funded research program.
Maintain an internationally recognized scholarly presence through publications, grant funding, and collaboration.
Serve the department, college, and university in teaching, research, and service activities.
Champion public impact, inclusive innovation, and social responsibility in research and teaching.
Requirements
Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering or a closely related field, or anticipated such a degree by the start date.
Evidence of potential for scholarly excellence and an externally funded research program.
Demonstrated teaching competence and commitment to educational excellence.
Capacity to work effectively in a diverse faculty and student community.
Salary Range Base salary:
$79,350.00/yr – $124,722.00/yr. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Instructions
A cover letter addressed to the “AI in Civil and Environmental Infrastructure Search Committee,” limited to one page.
A research statement (maximum 2 pages) describing past research, future vision, scholarship type, dissemination, funding expectations, and potential collaborations.
A teaching statement (maximum 1 page) describing past teaching experience, vision, and courses to teach or develop.
An outreach statement (maximum 1 page) responding to the prompt: “Describe how your work, lived experience, or future work aligns with the UMass Amherst Strategic Plan – For the Common Good.”
A current curriculum vitae, including education, employment, awards, sponsored research, publications, service, and other relevant sections.
Contact information for three professional references (name, title, email, institution). References will not be contacted until the second phase of the search.
Process
Minimally qualified pool will be identified by mid‑January 2026.
Long‑list candidates will be interviewed via video conference; those invited will receive email invitations at least one week in advance.
For long‑list candidates, references will be contacted and candidates may submit 1–2 representative scholarly works.
Shortlist candidates will be interviewed on campus, anticipated in February and March.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.
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Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst. Location:
UMass Amherst Start Date:
September 1, 2026.
Job Description The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a tenure‑track (TT) faculty position at the assistant professor level in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) in civil and environmental engineering infrastructure systems. This position is part of a broader expansion in AI engineering in the College and will focus on AI applications across structural, transportation, geotechnical, and environmental engineering. Scholars working across disciplines are encouraged to apply as long as they are dedicated to addressing challenges in the built or natural environment.
Responsibilities
Teach existing graduate and undergraduate courses in civil and environmental engineering and develop creative new curricula in areas of expertise.
Conduct research in AI related to civil and environmental infrastructure systems, building an externally funded research program.
Maintain an internationally recognized scholarly presence through publications, grant funding, and collaboration.
Serve the department, college, and university in teaching, research, and service activities.
Champion public impact, inclusive innovation, and social responsibility in research and teaching.
Requirements
Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering or a closely related field, or anticipated such a degree by the start date.
Evidence of potential for scholarly excellence and an externally funded research program.
Demonstrated teaching competence and commitment to educational excellence.
Capacity to work effectively in a diverse faculty and student community.
Salary Range Base salary:
$79,350.00/yr – $124,722.00/yr. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Instructions
A cover letter addressed to the “AI in Civil and Environmental Infrastructure Search Committee,” limited to one page.
A research statement (maximum 2 pages) describing past research, future vision, scholarship type, dissemination, funding expectations, and potential collaborations.
A teaching statement (maximum 1 page) describing past teaching experience, vision, and courses to teach or develop.
An outreach statement (maximum 1 page) responding to the prompt: “Describe how your work, lived experience, or future work aligns with the UMass Amherst Strategic Plan – For the Common Good.”
A current curriculum vitae, including education, employment, awards, sponsored research, publications, service, and other relevant sections.
Contact information for three professional references (name, title, email, institution). References will not be contacted until the second phase of the search.
Process
Minimally qualified pool will be identified by mid‑January 2026.
Long‑list candidates will be interviewed via video conference; those invited will receive email invitations at least one week in advance.
For long‑list candidates, references will be contacted and candidates may submit 1–2 representative scholarly works.
Shortlist candidates will be interviewed on campus, anticipated in February and March.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.
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