Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Transportation Engineering and Systems
Posting Start Date: 5/21/26
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.
Job OverviewThe Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management (CAECM) of the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Cincinnati (UC) invites applications to fill a full-time tenured/tenure track faculty position to support the curriculum and research efforts of the department in the areas of Transportation Engineering and Systems. Rank and tenure will be determined based on the candidate's credentials. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027. Appointees will be evaluated for reappointment, promotion, and tenure based on criteria established by the CAECM department and CEAS.
The CAECM Department consists of 21 full-time faculty and 3 full-time staff and 2 part-time staff, and houses three accredited undergraduate programs with mandatory co-op: Architectural Engineering (234 students), Civil Engineering (399 students), and Construction Management (412 students). The CAECM Department also houses the Civil Engineering M.Eng. M.S., and Ph.D. graduate programs and the Architectural Engineering M.Eng. program with 85 graduate students. The Department has strong educational and research programs in transportation systems and infrastructure, geotechnical and pavement engineering, building systems, construction management, and structural engineering. More information about the department can be found at https://ceas.uc.edu/caecm. The principal responsibilities of this position are detailed in the UC-AAUP collective bargaining agreement which can be found at https://www.uc.edu/about/provost/faculty/aaup.html.
Essential Functions- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area of transportation engineering such as, but not limited to, CVE 2004 Transportation Infrastructure Engineering, CVE 5128 Geometric Design of Infrastructure Facilities, CVE 5124 Transportation Safety, and CVE5108 Transportation Planning. Will also include delivering fundamental, innovative courses in advanced transportation engineering and systems with emerging technologies, including but not limited to AI-related technologies and data-driven transportation applications.
- Conduct research and engage in scholarly activities to pursue and secure research funds and establish/maintain a productive publication record.
- Advise graduate and undergraduate students.
- Participate in academic and professional service activities such as editorial review; student career mentoring; advising of student organizations; serving on departmental, college, and university committees; and performing outreach activities such as recruiting underrepresented students and holding workshops and seminars for industry.
Minimum RequirementsPrior to effective date of the appointment, Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering and Systems focus) or a closely related field.
Application ProcessApplicants must apply online at https://jobs.uc.edu/ and search REQ # 102622 and are required to electronically submit:
- Statement of teaching interests including teaching philosophy and existing or new courses the candidate would be interested in teaching or developing.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if applicable.
- Statement of research interests including research vision and how the candidate's expertise would successfully integrate with the department's and university's strengths.
- Current Curriculum Vitae.
- Full contact information for at least three references.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
For Further InformationQuestions and requests for further information should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Heng Wei, [redacted].
Compensation and BenefitsUC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition RemissionUC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement PlansAs a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life BalanceUC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at [redacted].
**FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE
REQ: 102622
