Job Description
The Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering (CArEE) at Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T, formerly University of Missouri-Rolla) seeks to strengthen its existing research and educational program by inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position in transportation engineering commencing fall semester 2026. 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. 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, and safety. Candidates should demonstrate strong potential for scholarly impact, external funding, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will also teach transportation courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, develop new courses and advise graduate students.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the potential to establish and grow a strong research program and reach a high level of scholarly and teaching excellence. Candidates must have earned an undergraduate degree in civil engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program or equivalent and earned a Ph.D. in civil engineering or a closely related field. Superior communication and interpersonal skills, leadership capabilities, the ability to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research, and the ability to motivate and inspire undergraduate and graduate students are also required attributes. Practical experience as well as being professionally active and visible in national/international societies in the applicant’s area of expertise will be considered an asset.
Application Materials
Interested candidates should electronically submit their application consisting of: 1) a cover letter, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) a research statement, 4) a teaching statement, and 5) complete contact information for at least four references 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 October 31, 2025. For more information prior to submitting an application, please contact the Search Committee Co-Chairs, Dr. Jeny Liu at jennyliu@mst.edu and/or Dr. Genda Chen at gchen@mst.edu.
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