Assistant Professor, Pavement Engineering and Science

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or [email protected] . Job Description The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a collaborative and innovative scholar for tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Pavement Engineering and Science (PES). The successful candidate will strengthen the core of the University's Pavement Engineering and Science program while contributing to its continued growth and national impact. The successful candidate will join a well-established and nationally recognized pavement engineering program with a strong record of research, teaching, and engagement with transportation agencies and industry. The position offers outstanding opportunities to develop a complementary research program that builds upon existing strengths in Pavement Engineering and Science and advances asphalt materials and pavement technologies. The successful candidate will become part of a highly active and collaborative academic environment that fosters innovation, mentorship, interdisciplinary research, and professional growth. Position Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program in Pavement Engineering and Science, with an emphasis on asphalt materials and pavements.
• Conduct high-quality fundamental and applied research that advances the state of knowledge and addresses the needs of transportation agencies and industry.
• Publish research findings in leading peer-reviewed journals and disseminate scholarly work to academic, public agency, and industry audiences.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas aligned with the candidate's expertise and the instructional needs of the School.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and supervise student research.
• Develop collaborative research partnerships within the University and with transportation agencies, industry partners, and other research organizations.
• Contribute to the academic and professional community through service to the School, College, University, and the profession.
• Participate in activities that support the continued development, visibility, and national impact of the University's Pavement Engineering and Science program. Required Qualifications
• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program or from an equivalent internationally accredited program.
• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, with emphasis in Pavement Engineering and Science.
• Record of scholarly achievement appropriate with career stage. Schedule and Travel Requirements
• Full-time, tenure-track, nine-month academic faculty appointment based at the University of Nevada, Reno.
• Occasional travel for field research, sponsor and partner meetings, professional conferences, and other University activities.
• Laboratory and field activities may include work at pavement test sites, material production facilities, airports, and construction projects. Preferred Qualifications
• Preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Asphalt materials engineering, including advanced characterization of asphalt binders and mixtures, resource-responsible use of recycled materials, life cycle assessment, and enhancement of asphalt pavement durability and resilience.
• Asphalt pavement mechanics and design, including mechanistic-empirical analysis, structural design, performance prediction, and computational modeling of pavement systems.
• Non-destructive testing (NDT) and field evaluation, including application of NDT technologies, advanced sensing systems, network-level pavement condition assessment, and pavement preservation treatment selection.
• Emerging digital technologies for asphalt pavements, including integration of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), digital twins, and advanced analytics for pavement monitoring, design, and management. Compensation Assistant Professor To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (9-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. Perks of working at UNR
• Health insurance options including dental and vision
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