Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering and Construction Department [R0149115]

Job Description

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 (#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 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

discounts on and off campus

for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

A comprehensive onboarding program,