Position Description The University of Washington (UW) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure Systems. This is a full-time, tenure track position, on a 9-month service period, with an anticipated start date of September 2025. Salary range is $11,000 - $13,250/monthly.

This position will perform research focused on designing, building, operating, or managing future transportation services and associate infrastructure. The successful candidate will address transportation and infrastructure topics aligned with the Grand Challenges identified in the Departments strategic plan. These Grand Challenges integrate existing areas of Civil Engineering, and we seek applicants working at the nexus of two or more established subdisciplines. This may include a focus on resilient transportation infrastructure, decarbonization or zero emissions transportation, or pathways to implementing sustainable infrastructure solutions and measuring their effectiveness. This position may specialize in research on emerging technologies and systems.

The successful candidate is expected to engage in research, teaching, and service. Our department offers a highly collegial and collaborative culture, with broad interdisciplinary research ties and opportunities. The UW has an active community of researchers in transportation, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure within CEE, the College of Engineering (CoE), and across the UW. The candidate is expected to bring new areas of strength for the department; to collaborate with colleagues within CEE, CoE, throughout the university, and externally; and to develop an externally funded research program. In teaching, the candidate will support and expand CEE course offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels including courses related to transportation and sustainable or resilient infrastructure systems. In all aspects of this position, the candidate will be expected to contribute to an inclusive environment that provides opportunities for all to succeed.

The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. The University is a first-round awardee of the National Science Foundations ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the advancement of women faculty in science, engineering, and math (see www.advance.uw.edu). Moreover, the College of Engineering has consistently had one of the highest percentages of women faculty in the top 50 colleges of engineering (US News and World Report Undergraduate Rankings). Additionally, the Universitys Office for Faculty Advancement promotes the hiring, retention, and success of a diverse and inclusive faculty at the University of Washington.

Qualifications

Applicants must have earned a PhD or foreign equivalent degree, in civil engineering or a related discipline, by the date of appointment.

Instructions

Applicants are expected to describe plans for creating innovative and high-quality research and teaching programs that contribute to the fields of sustainable transportation infrastructure systems.

All complete applications submitted by the deadline January 15, 2025 will receive full consideration

To apply, applicants should upload the following application materials to Interfolio (page limits will be strictly enforced):

(1) a one-page cover letter that includes a link to the candidates Google Scholar profile;
(2) a curriculum vitae;
(3) a two-page research statement that includes the candidates vision for their research for the next 5 years, alignment of their work with one or more of the Grand Challenges identified in the departments Strategic Plan, and the potential for research collaboration and external funding;
(4) a one-page description of the candidates vision for instruction and learning in civil and environmental engineering, identifying current undergraduate and graduate courses the candidate is interested in teaching and potential new course offerings;
(5) a one-page description of the candidates contributions to and vision for actions that support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community*;
(6) up to three publications that illustrate the candidates research contributions;
(7) a list of at least three references, including names, affiliations, and email addresses. References will only be contacted for short-listed candidates, but if asked will be expected to submit recommendations within two weeks.

*The UW defines these as follows: Diversity is the presence of differences that enrich our workplace, including among others, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, language, (dis)ability, age, religious commitment, or political perspective. Equity is ensuring that access, resources, and opportunities are provided for all to succeed and grow, especially for those who are underrepresented and have been historically disadvantaged. Inclusion is a workplace culture that is welcoming to all people regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, abilities, and religion, in which everyone is valued, respected and able to reach their full potential. https://www.washington.edu/research/or/office-of-research-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/dei-definitions/

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University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found athttps://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the Universitys Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty members academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

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