ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering #00096512
About the Department
The Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering (CArEE) at Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) positively impacts society through ground-breaking research and high-quality graduate and undergraduate education spanning a legacy of over 150 years. The department has 20 tenured/tenure-track faculty and 28 total faculty. CArEE’s research expenditure in FY2025 exceeded $6 M. The department has over 800 students across seven-degree programs. The department enjoys strong support from alumni and corporate partners with seven endowed professorships and awarded $1.3M annual alumni scholarships to CArEE students in 2025. Recent fundraising resulted in a $7.5-million expansion for the Clayco-Advanced Construction and Materials Laboratory, which opened in 2021. The department's programs have been ranked among the top 31 undergraduate civil engineering, top 48 graduate civil engineering, and top 46 environmental engineering programs by U.S. News and World Report. Additional information about the department can be found at http://civil.mst.edu/.
About the Role
The Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering (CArEE) at Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) seeks to strengthen its existing research and educational program by inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position in transportation engineering commencing in spring semester 2027 or fall semester 2027. The appointment is anticipated to be at the assistant professor level; however, qualified candidates may be considered at the Associate Professor level. Candidates with an interest in addressing current research challenges in transportation engineering and systems are invited to apply.
Missouri S&T has a strong history of excellence in transportation research, education, and technology transfer, with broad collaborations with the U.S. DOT, state DOTs, and the FHWA, including housing University Transportation Centers at the Tier-1, regional, and national levels. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to be involved in interdisciplinary research within the department and across campus, including collaborative opportunities with campus research centers such as the Center for Research in Energy and Environment, the Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies, the Center for Intelligent Infrastructure, the Missouri Center for Transportation Innovation, the Intelligent Systems Center, and Kummer Institute Center for Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems. The successful candidate may also be able to leverage resources made available through one or more of these centers and secure seed funds through annual calls for proposal by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation.
Responsibilities
- Teach transportation courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels
- Develop new courses
- Advise graduate students
- Establish and grow a strong research program
- Reach a high level of scholarly and teaching excellence
Research Areas
All research areas and methodologies within transportation systems are considered. These may include but are not limited to:
- Connected, autonomous, shared, and electric vehicles
- Multimodal transportation and mobility
- Transportation data science and digital twins
- AI and advanced computing applications
- Freight and logistics
- Transportation operations and simulation
- Resilience
- Safety
Qualifications
- Earned undergraduate degree in civil engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program or equivalent
- Earned Ph.D. in civil engineering or a closely related field
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership capabilities
- Ability to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research
- Ability to motivate and inspire undergraduate and graduate students
- Demonstrate strong potential for scholarly impact, external funding, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred Qualifications
- Practical experience
- Professionally active and visible in national/international societies in the applicant's area of expertise
Application Materials
Interested candidates should electronically submit their application consisting of:
- A cover letter
- A current curriculum vitae
- A research statement
- A teaching statement
- Complete contact information for at least four references
Submit to Missouri S&T's Human Resources Office at https://hr.mst.edu/careers/ using reference number 00096512. Acceptable electronic formats are PDF and MS Word.
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the review process will continue until the position is filled. Deadline for priority consideration is September 1, 2026. For more information prior to submitting an application, please contact the Search Committee Co-Chairs, Dr. Jenny Liu at jennyliu@mst.edu and/or Dr. Genda Chen at gchen@mst.edu.
About Missouri S&T
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.
About the College of Engineering & Computing
Missouri S&T's College of Engineering and Computing is the largest of three colleges at S&T, accounting for approximately 80% of the total enrollment (about 4,500 undergraduates and 800 graduate students). The college includes more than 170 ranked faculty members who serve in 16 undergraduate programs, all with master's and doctoral equivalents organized into nine academic departments. The college recently added a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in bioengineering, both starting in fall 2024. Missouri S&T, supported by the College of Engineering and Computing, is nationally recognized for its career outcomes and ROI.
About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Benefits
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement.