Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Posting Summary Join a Community of Innovators Shaping the Future of Engineering Rutgers University–New Brunswick’s School of Engineering invites applications for multiple faculty positions across all ranks and areas of expertise. The School of Engineering includes seven academic departments and 10 engineering majors, offering exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. We seek outstanding scholars whose work advances one or more of our strategic priority areas: Physical and Virtual Infrastructure, Healthcare Technology, Innovations in Energy, Defense and National Security, Experiential Learning and Professional Education. Appointments may be made in one or more engineering departments based on the candidate’s expertise and interests. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ( CEE ) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering. However, outstanding candidates at the Associate Professor level will be considered. Structural Engineering : Candidates from all fields of structural engineering are encouraged to apply. Candidates with expertise in innovative and smart materials for infrastructure/structural applications, resilient structures and materials, the integration of AI/ML in structural optimization, digital twin technology, advanced computational mechanics, and additive manufacturing in structural engineering are of particular interest. The successful candidate is expected to develop a strong research program, contribute to existing and developing new teaching and training programs at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and provide service to the department, the school, and the university.

Overview Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to: Nenad Gucunski, Professor and Chair, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rutgers University, [email protected] About Civil and Environmental Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rutgers-New Brunswick is a premier engineering program featuring state-of-the-art laboratories, ABET accreditation, and strong ties to state and regional agencies and industry. The department conducts research across a range of focused areas that encompass the field of civil and environmental engineering, including sustainable and smart infrastructure, new geotechnical infrastructure systems, construction automation, high-performance building systems, and environmental sustainability and impact analyses. Our faculty members represent a richness of talent, curiosity, and vision. Students are active participants in exciting discovery and innovation. CEE houses state-of-the-art laboratories in Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering in all areas of civil and environmental engineering. The Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation ( CAIT ) is affiliated with the CEE Department. About Rutgers School of Engineering Rutgers University–New Brunswick’s School of Engineering is home to educational opportunity and innovation, preparing a richly diversified body of more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students with the ability to solve problems, make meaningful societal advances, lead through innovation, and excel in the global workplace. Ranked among the leading engineering programs in the nation, the school is centrally located in the Northeast Corridor amid a powerhouse of industrial, pharmaceutical, high-tech, transportation, and financial industries, providing professional and research opportunities. With seven academic departments and 10 engineering majors, Rutgers Engineering is also home to 200 highly skilled faculty members and nationally recognized research focusing on areas such as wireless communication, advanced infrastructure and transportation, pharmaceutical engineering, national security, and energy storage. Learn more at soe.rutgers.edu . About Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among America’s highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities with main campuses in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden. The university offers over 150 undergraduate majors and a wide range of graduate, professional, and online programs, with a strong focus on research and innovation. Rutgers is an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity.