Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering - Renewable Contract Research Associate Profe...
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Department
Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Rank
Research Associate 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 non-tenure-track Renewable Contract Research faculty at the rank of Associate Professor in the area of Water Resources Engineering. Detailed Position Information
The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE: ) and the College of Engineering (CoE: ) at The University of Alabama (UA: ) invite applications for a non-tenure-track Renewable Contract Research faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor in the area of Water Resources Engineering. In the area of Water Resources Engineering, The University of Alabama has positioned itself as an international leader in the broad spectrum of critical water challenges and issues facing society today and well into the future. UA is the home to a variety of organizations and units that focus on water-related research including the Alabama Water Institute, the National Water Center, the Global Water Security Center, the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility, and the NOAA Cooperative Institute on Research to Operations in Hydrology. While all these water-related institutes and research centers engage faculty from across The University of Alabama, the UA College of Engineering and its departments and faculty play central and pivotal roles in virtually all aspects of this expansive water research enterprise. As a result, there are tremendous opportunities at The University of Alabama in its various engineering departments and programs for new and established faculty members to join our constantly growing efforts in this exciting, impactful, and critical area. Of particular interest in this search are candidates with research interests in large-domain hydrologic modeling, operational hydrologic forecasting, flood and drought prediction, hydroinformatics, and other areas within the research themes of the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH: ). Primary duties of the successful candidate will include developing a high-impact research program, translating research into operations and applications, writing competitive proposals to seek external funding to support a self-sustaining research group, publications in high quality peer reviewed journals and conferences, presentations at national and international conferences, supervising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, serving on thesis and dissertation committees, intellectual leadership and other scholarly efforts. This will include associated supporting activities within the department including participating in the department seminar series, collaboration, collegiality, commitment to the safety culture, and appropriate service roles. 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 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. Minimum Qualifications
Required application documents include a: (1) cover letter that includes both the department name and rank of position for which the candidate is applying, (2) a resume/curriculum vitae, (3) a 4 to 6 page statement of research interests and plans, and (4) the names and contact information for at least four references. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the search will continue until the positions are filled. The expected start date of the position is January 2026 or earlier. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Questions about the position can be directed to . About the College of Engineering As the premier flagship university for the state of Alabama and as one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering instruction, The University of Alabama (UA) has more than 175 years of proud engineering history. UA's College of Engineering is committed to conducting cutting-edge research that advances the frontiers of science and engineering, translating such fundamental advancements and knowledge through applied research and technology commercialization into impactful solutions which improve the human condition and address the challenges facing humankind, and using that immersive research environment to provide unparalleled educational experiences and opportunities for our students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. As a College, we pride ourselves on educating and preparing the next generation of engineering and computer science scholars and professionals who will positively shape the future around us. Through our educational, research, and service activities that support our overall vision to be one of the most impactful engineering programs in the nation, our College continues to provide leadership in the many professional disciplines represented by our College and to the community, state, and nation as we advance our professions, the economy, and the lives of all those whom we serve. The UA College of Engineering is comprised of seven departments: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. These departments currently deliver 13 different undergraduate and 15 different graduate degree programs. Overall, the College enrolls approximately 6,000 students, making it one of the largest colleges out of the more than 40,000 students on UA's campus. While the university has been on a constant mission to advance in every aspect of its operations since its inception, UA has in particular seen transformative growth in its research enterprise and impact over the past decade. Through the efforts of The University, UA Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED), College of Engineering and its' centers, departments, and faculty, UA's research enterprise has surged dramatically higher in the last five to ten years. This recent and continuing steep growth rate of research has positioned UA as one of the fastest growing research institutions in the nation. More specifically, the UA College of Engineering has seen annual research awards and expenditures grow at an average of more than 25% per year for more than the last 5 years, now surpassing $100 million annually in new research awards. By more than doubling research over the past 5 to 7 years, the size of the graduate programs across the College has doubled as well. The continued ambitious growth of research programs amongst our existing faculty and research centers combined with the recent significant additions of a large number of new tenure-track and tenured faculty, particularly the addition of more than 60 such new highly research active faculty over the past three years . click apply for full job details
Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Rank
Research Associate 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 non-tenure-track Renewable Contract Research faculty at the rank of Associate Professor in the area of Water Resources Engineering. Detailed Position Information
The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE: ) and the College of Engineering (CoE: ) at The University of Alabama (UA: ) invite applications for a non-tenure-track Renewable Contract Research faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor in the area of Water Resources Engineering. In the area of Water Resources Engineering, The University of Alabama has positioned itself as an international leader in the broad spectrum of critical water challenges and issues facing society today and well into the future. UA is the home to a variety of organizations and units that focus on water-related research including the Alabama Water Institute, the National Water Center, the Global Water Security Center, the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility, and the NOAA Cooperative Institute on Research to Operations in Hydrology. While all these water-related institutes and research centers engage faculty from across The University of Alabama, the UA College of Engineering and its departments and faculty play central and pivotal roles in virtually all aspects of this expansive water research enterprise. As a result, there are tremendous opportunities at The University of Alabama in its various engineering departments and programs for new and established faculty members to join our constantly growing efforts in this exciting, impactful, and critical area. Of particular interest in this search are candidates with research interests in large-domain hydrologic modeling, operational hydrologic forecasting, flood and drought prediction, hydroinformatics, and other areas within the research themes of the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH: ). Primary duties of the successful candidate will include developing a high-impact research program, translating research into operations and applications, writing competitive proposals to seek external funding to support a self-sustaining research group, publications in high quality peer reviewed journals and conferences, presentations at national and international conferences, supervising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, serving on thesis and dissertation committees, intellectual leadership and other scholarly efforts. This will include associated supporting activities within the department including participating in the department seminar series, collaboration, collegiality, commitment to the safety culture, and appropriate service roles. 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 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. Minimum Qualifications
- Earned Ph.D. in Civil 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.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Show the potential to construct and sustain a quality research program. Applicants must also meet all university criteria for appointment to the rank of Renewable Contract Research Associate Professor.
- 5+ years of experience as a faculty member or equivalent in an academic/research setting.
- Experience working in operational hydrology applications.
- Demonstrated a record of high-quality research and scholarly publications that is recognized nationally and/or internationally.
- Significant record of scholarship in civil engineering, or a closely related department with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
- Post-doctoral experience or other similar post-graduate experience.
- Attainment, progress toward or demonstrated interest in professional licensure or other applicable professional certification (FE or PE).
- Exceptional collegial, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.
Required application documents include a: (1) cover letter that includes both the department name and rank of position for which the candidate is applying, (2) a resume/curriculum vitae, (3) a 4 to 6 page statement of research interests and plans, and (4) the names and contact information for at least four references. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the search will continue until the positions are filled. The expected start date of the position is January 2026 or earlier. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Questions about the position can be directed to . About the College of Engineering As the premier flagship university for the state of Alabama and as one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering instruction, The University of Alabama (UA) has more than 175 years of proud engineering history. UA's College of Engineering is committed to conducting cutting-edge research that advances the frontiers of science and engineering, translating such fundamental advancements and knowledge through applied research and technology commercialization into impactful solutions which improve the human condition and address the challenges facing humankind, and using that immersive research environment to provide unparalleled educational experiences and opportunities for our students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. As a College, we pride ourselves on educating and preparing the next generation of engineering and computer science scholars and professionals who will positively shape the future around us. Through our educational, research, and service activities that support our overall vision to be one of the most impactful engineering programs in the nation, our College continues to provide leadership in the many professional disciplines represented by our College and to the community, state, and nation as we advance our professions, the economy, and the lives of all those whom we serve. The UA College of Engineering is comprised of seven departments: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. These departments currently deliver 13 different undergraduate and 15 different graduate degree programs. Overall, the College enrolls approximately 6,000 students, making it one of the largest colleges out of the more than 40,000 students on UA's campus. While the university has been on a constant mission to advance in every aspect of its operations since its inception, UA has in particular seen transformative growth in its research enterprise and impact over the past decade. Through the efforts of The University, UA Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED), College of Engineering and its' centers, departments, and faculty, UA's research enterprise has surged dramatically higher in the last five to ten years. This recent and continuing steep growth rate of research has positioned UA as one of the fastest growing research institutions in the nation. More specifically, the UA College of Engineering has seen annual research awards and expenditures grow at an average of more than 25% per year for more than the last 5 years, now surpassing $100 million annually in new research awards. By more than doubling research over the past 5 to 7 years, the size of the graduate programs across the College has doubled as well. The continued ambitious growth of research programs amongst our existing faculty and research centers combined with the recent significant additions of a large number of new tenure-track and tenured faculty, particularly the addition of more than 60 such new highly research active faculty over the past three years . click apply for full job details
Posted 2025-10-05
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