The Department of Civil Engineering in the College of Engineering, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position. The position is focused on the mechanics of sustainable and resilient materials and structures. Of special interest are candidates with expertise and interest in research at the materials and mechanics levels focused on the intentional design of structures and infrastructure systems to respond to natural and manmade disasters and disturbance as well as long-term changes resulting from climate change through the syntheses and integration of the disciplines of mechanics and materials integrating form and function to use mechanics not just to understand structural behavior but also to tailor materials for multifunctionality. The position calls for strengths in both materials and mechanics with applications to the development of new materials, methodologies, and systems that ensure simultaneous addressing of sustainability and resilience in the next generation of civil infrastructure and for the rehabilitation of existing civil infrastructure.

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Applicants will join a group of faculty with expertise in materials, mechanics, and design in the fields of civil, architectural, and construction engineering. They are expected to conduct high-quality externally funded research, teaching, and professional service, and develop both independent areas of expertise as well as conduct joint research. The successful candidate will be expected to support the development of curricula and courses in this area of growing importance. Strong and fruitful collaboration with faculty in this field will be an essential part of the expectations.

An earned PhD in civil engineering, mechanics, materials or a closely related field is required. Candidates with doctoral degrees in fields other than civil engineering must be able to demonstrate their understanding and experience with civil infrastructure systems. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the highest levels of research and teaching excellence and to an applied focus for impactful research.

Demonstrated research record in the areas of (a) tailored design of materials and (b) mechanics, for the development of sustainable and resilient structural systems; proven record of interdisciplinary research; experience in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels at a R-1 institution; experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; successful record of competitive funding from federal agencies and industry.

The College of Engineering is home to seven departments: Bioengineering; Civil Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering; Materials Science and Engineering; and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. With more than 7,000 students, the College is the third-largest in Texas and offers the most comprehensive engineering degree programs in the region. It offers 10 baccalaureate, 14 master’s, and 9 doctoral degree programs and has ties to numerous Fortune 500 companies in the region. The College is enjoying extraordinary growth in graduate and undergraduate student enrollment and in student graduation. This growth has been concomitant with growth in research expenditures, collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship by faculty and students. The Civil Engineering Department has enjoyed significant growth in recent years and features a robust research enterprise in the areas of construction engineering and management; environmental engineering; geotechnical engineering; infrastructure system engineering and management; structural engineering and mechanics; transportation engineering; and water resources engineering, with per-faculty research expenditures totaling more than $320,000. In addition, the department works with many top civil engineering firms in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the Texas Department of Transportation, the Texas General Land Office, NOAA and other government agencies.

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

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To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/31093 and submit the following materials:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be addressed to Vistasp M. Karbhari at vistasp@uta.edu.

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