Assistant Professor

About the role

The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) at North Carolina State University (NCSU) seeks to hire an Assistant Professor whose work centers on developing AI-driven approaches that strengthen decision-making in complex, real-world settings.

Responsibilities

We are seeking to hire an Assistant Professor whose work centers on developing AI-driven approaches that strengthen decision-making in complex, real-world settings. Situated within the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) at North Carolina State University (NCSU), this work advances innovation across civil, construction, and environmental engineering, with impacts spanning infrastructure design and operations, community resilience and safety, and the sustainable management of resources.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires doctorate degree, an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience.

Other Required Qualifications

Strong foundation in engineering and artificial intelligence, including the fundamentals of modeling, computation, and data-driven analysis
Demonstrated ability to apply AI or generative AI methods to solve complex, real-world engineering problems
Experience working with large-scale or complex datasets relevant to infrastructure and environmental systems
Proven problem-solving skills with evidence of impactful, applied work
Capacity to contribute to research with societal impact, including infrastructure design, operations, community resilience, or sustainable resource management

Preferred Qualifications

Post-doctoral experience in relevant fields
Professional engineering license(s) are desirable but not required.
Experience in domains such as, but not limited to, intelligent transportation systems, cyber-physical systems, advanced sensing and predictive modeling, structural health monitoring, energy and water systems, or autonomous infrastructure controls
Experience developing or adapting AI and generative AI models for engineering applications
Track record of collaborating on multidisciplinary initiatives or research programs and ability to apply AI models across diverse applications

Benefits

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits: As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retailer Programs
Retirement Programs
Disability Plans
Life Insurance
Accident Plan
Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date: 01/27/2026 Anticipated Close Date: 3/1/2026; if posting is still active we are accepting applications. First round review will begin after this date. Please attach the following materials: - Curriculum Vitae - Cover Letter - Research Statement - Teaching Statement - Contact Information for at least 3 references - Up to 3 representative publications (as Other Doc 1 required; Other Doc 2 and 3 are available/optional if needed)