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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Department (CEEC) [R0149915].
ROLE of the POSITION The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction (CEEC) of the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the structural engineering area commencing Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous and sustainable funded research program in their area of expertise, mentor to graduate undergraduate and graduate students, develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their expertise area related to structural engineering and mechanics, and participate in service to the Department, College, University, and profession.
PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT The CEEC Department has 17 full-time faculty members in 6 technical areas. Three of these faculty members have received the prestigious NSF CAREER award. Current enrollment of the department includes about 600 undergraduate students and 80 graduate students. A 3000 ft2 structural engineering laboratory permits conducting medium-to-large scale experiments. High speed computing facilities are available at the National Supercomputing Center for Energy and the Environment hosted in the College of Engineering. UNLV GPU Cluster (named RebelX) is also available for A.I. research and education. GPU Cluster, supported by NSF MRI (#[click to reveal phone number]2117941), provides high-performance computing resources of 48 GPUs, including 16 * NVIDIA A30, 16 * NVIDIA A40, and 16 * NVIDIA A100. Detailed information about the CEEC Department can be found at:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This position requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, architectural engineering, engineering/applied mechanics, mechanical engineering, or materials engineering is required. A Ph.D. degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date. Applicants from all areas of structural engineering and mechanics will be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Applicants with a background in one or more of the following areas will receive special consideration: computational mechanics for structural materials and/or structural systems, hazard mitigation to address natural disaster impacts, resilient and intelligent infrastructure systems, and innovation and application of AI and data science in structural engineering and mechanics. Applicants who have a Professional Engineering (PE) license or obtain one within a reasonable time period are preferred. Applicants with strong background in interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV - Competitive total rewards package including:
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS & PROGRAMS - Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCard discounts on and off campus
- Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
- Connect with colleagues with shared interests
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
- Support and resources available for veteran applicants - contact [click to reveal email address] vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.
HOW TO APPLY Application materials must include cover letter, complete curriculum vita, vision statements for research and teaching (maximum of two pages each), copies of up to three representative publications, and contact information for three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience in the cover letter, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Application materials should be addressed to
Professor Nader Ghafoori, Search Committee Chair. Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on October 20, 2025. Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted. Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact [click to reveal email address] vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.
For assistance with the application process,
please review instructions on How to Apply For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at [click to reveal phone number](702) 895-3504 or [click to reveal email address] UNLVJobs@unlv.edu .
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Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
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JOB CATEGORY Academic Faculty
Exempt Yes
Full-Time Equivalent 100.0%
Required Attachment(s) Application materials must include cover letter, complete curriculum vita, vision statements for research and teaching (maximum of two pages each), copies of up to three representative publications, and contact information for three professional references who may be contacted.
Posting Close Date Note to Applicant This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
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