University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
Associate / Full Professor, Structural Engineering for Extreme Events
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550
Associate / Full Professor, Structural Engineering for Extreme EventsApply
Location:
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Posted On:
Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID:
R0141351
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu.
Job Description
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno, invites applications at the Associate or Full Professor level in structural engineering for extreme events. This position entails teaching, research, and service responsibilities.
Based on the University’s mission as a land grant institution, faculty duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervision of graduate students, development of externally funded research projects, and university and professional service. The successful candidate may be considered to serve as the Director of the Center for Civil Engineering Earthquake Research (CCEER). The Director is expected to offer visionary leadership, build upon existing research capacity and infrastructure, create new research initiatives, and pursue long-term external and strategic funding for laboratory operations. The intended start date for the position is July 1, 2025.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in civil engineering, or a closely related field is required. Candidates must have an established national and international reputation for quality and breadth of research, and a strong record of securing competitive research grants related to structural systems subject to extreme events. The candidate is required to have expertise in large-scale experimental and computational methods applied to structural engineering, and/or geotechnical engineering related to soil-structure interaction. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate experience in leading and sustaining collaborative research proposals and projects in strategic and emerging research areas.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the above-required qualifications, substantial research experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable: shake-table experiments, bridge engineering, energy infrastructure resilience, advanced and sustainable structural materials and design solutions, additive construction and manufacturing, and other emerging areas in structural and geotechnical engineering. Registration as a professional engineer or demonstration of an intent to become registered, and a demonstrated record in innovative and inclusive teaching.
Compensation
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (9-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Total Compensation
The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents.
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.
Application Requirements
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Contact Information for three professional references
A brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.
Research and teaching statements
Full Consideration
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately with an initial review of applications starting on
November 15, 2024.
This posting is open until filled.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion.
About Us
The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
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Location:
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Posted On:
Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID:
R0141351
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu.
Job Description
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno, invites applications at the Associate or Full Professor level in structural engineering for extreme events. This position entails teaching, research, and service responsibilities.
Based on the University’s mission as a land grant institution, faculty duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervision of graduate students, development of externally funded research projects, and university and professional service. The successful candidate may be considered to serve as the Director of the Center for Civil Engineering Earthquake Research (CCEER). The Director is expected to offer visionary leadership, build upon existing research capacity and infrastructure, create new research initiatives, and pursue long-term external and strategic funding for laboratory operations. The intended start date for the position is July 1, 2025.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in civil engineering, or a closely related field is required. Candidates must have an established national and international reputation for quality and breadth of research, and a strong record of securing competitive research grants related to structural systems subject to extreme events. The candidate is required to have expertise in large-scale experimental and computational methods applied to structural engineering, and/or geotechnical engineering related to soil-structure interaction. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate experience in leading and sustaining collaborative research proposals and projects in strategic and emerging research areas.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the above-required qualifications, substantial research experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable: shake-table experiments, bridge engineering, energy infrastructure resilience, advanced and sustainable structural materials and design solutions, additive construction and manufacturing, and other emerging areas in structural and geotechnical engineering. Registration as a professional engineer or demonstration of an intent to become registered, and a demonstrated record in innovative and inclusive teaching.
Compensation
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (9-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Total Compensation
The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents.
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.
Application Requirements
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Contact Information for three professional references
A brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.
Research and teaching statements
Full Consideration
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately with an initial review of applications starting on
November 15, 2024.
This posting is open until filled.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion.
About Us
The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
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