Posting DetailsPosition Information
Posting Number F00825P
Position Title Assistant Professor/Associate Professor
Department Civil Engineering
Location Arlington
Job Family Faculty
Position Status Full-time
Rank Tenure-track
Work Hours Standard
Open to External and Internal
FLSA Exempt
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Job Summary The Department of Civil Engineering in the College of Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor position in Construction Engineering and Management. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in emerging technologies in construction, including construction robotics, autonomous construction systems, human-robot interaction, construction automation, and other advanced construction technologies.
The successful candidate is expected to establish a strong, externally funded research program, develop interdisciplinary collaborations within and beyond the College of Engineering, and contribute to advancing construction engineering and management through innovative technologies. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, advise graduate students, and participate in professional and university service. Candidates whose research can strengthen UTA's capabilities in emerging construction technologies and enhance the efficiency, safety, productivity, and sustainability of the construction industry are particularly encouraged to apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The candidate is expected to conduct high-quality, externally funded research, teach, provide professional service, and develop both independent areas of expertise as well as engage in joint research. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the development of curricula and courses in this critical field. Strong and productive collaboration with faculty in this area will be a key expectation.
Required Qualifications A PhD in civil engineering or a closely related field is required. Candidates with doctoral degrees in disciplines other than civil engineering must demonstrate a strong understanding of and experience with civil infrastructure systems. Candidates should also show a commitment to achieving the highest standards of research and teaching excellence, with a focus on applied research that produces tangible impacts.
Preferred Qualifications A demonstrated research record in emerging construction technologies, such as construction robotics, autonomous construction systems, human-robot interaction, construction automation, and other advanced construction technologies. Candidates with a strong record of interdisciplinary research and the ability to develop innovative solutions that improve construction productivity, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are particularly desirable. Additional preferred qualifications include experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at an R-1 institution, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, a successful track record of securing competitive research funding from federal agencies and industry, and multiple years of practical experience in the construction industry.
Special Conditions for Eligibility In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is considered on an exception-only basis and is not routinely available.
Department Information UTA's College of Engineering provides highly trained engineers for the workforce in North Texas and beyond. We have graduated two astronauts, many successful entrepreneurs and dozens of executives at Fortune 500 companies. Our faculty have distinguished themselves on a global stage. We are fulfilling our mission to educate talented engineers who will immediately make an impact on their communities. The College is the most comprehensive engineering program in North Texas, with 12 baccalaureate, 13 Master's and nine doctoral programs.
The University is classified as a Research 1 University - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and the College of Engineering is the largest contributor to the University's research enterprise with overall engineering-related research expenditures at UTA totaling more than $64 million. Students from around the world work with award-winning faculty in state-of-the-art facilities, acquiring the knowledge and skills they'll need to create viable solutions to the most pressing problems of today and the future.
The University of Texas at Arlington's (UTA) Civil Engineering Department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in civil engineering, architectural engineering, and construction management. The department is known for its research and teaching, and for providing innovative solutions to engineering challenges.
Working Title Assistant Professor/Associate Professor
Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 09/01/2027
Open Date 11/06/2026
Review Start Date 12/15/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, applicants should go to
https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/34807 and submit the following materials:
Required Documents:- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Contact information of 5 references
- Statement of Research Interests
- Statement of Teaching Interests
- Two examples of recent publications
Required:Review of applications will begin 12/15/2026
Questions may be addressed to Chao Shih-Ho at shchao@uta.edu.
For more information about UTA, please visit:
http://www.uta.edu/uta.
