Assistant Professor - Architectural Engineering (Faculty) at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
Assistant Professor - Architectural Engineering (Faculty)
Department:Durham School of Arch Engr & Const-4975
Requisition Number:F_250020
Posting Open Date:03/03/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date):04/07/2025
Open Until Filled:Yes
Description of Work:The Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction (engineering.unl.edu/durhamschool) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in Architectural Engineering beginning in Fall 2025. The Durham School is co-located in two cities, Lincoln and Omaha, which are approximately 50 miles apart. With approximately 30 faculty, 600 undergraduate students, and 100 graduate students, the Durham School is the only endowed academic unit ($30 million) in the UNL College of Engineering and has strong ties with several world-class architecture/engineering/construction firms, many of which are headquartered in Omaha, including HDR, DLR, Leo A Daly, Kiewit, J.E. Dunn, McCarthy, and many others. A prime example of the strength of our collaboration with industry is that the capstone course in the school’s architectural engineering program has been a recipient of the NCEES Engineering Education Award seven times since 2015; the Durham School is the only one to have won the $25k Grand Prize more than twice.
The successful candidate will be based in Omaha, NE; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Durham School; conduct original impactful research; actively participate in service, outreach, and community engagement; and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in all areas of the university mission.
Numerous opportunities for collaborations across the University of Nebraska exist, including with the Nebraska Transportation Center and Midwest Roadside Safety Facility; the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience; Nebraska Innovation Campus; and other state- and federally-funded research centers and programs. Faculty at the University of Nebraska have access to many resources, including the Holland Computing Center, which manages supercomputing facilities.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
- Ph.D. or equivalent degree in architectural engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related field.
- Strong record of scholarly achievement, potential for establishing an externally-funded research program, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and participating in collaborative activities across disciplines.
- Demonstrated readiness to advance inclusive excellence, as these are core values in our school, college, and university.
- Research and/or teaching experience in at least one of the following areas: architectural acoustics and noise control or electrical and lighting systems.
- Industry experience.
- Licensed as a professional engineer in the United States.
Omaha, NE
Criminal History Background Check Required:No
How to Apply:Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following documents:
- Cover letter explaining your interest in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- Your curriculum vitae.
- A combined research and teaching statement. Four (4) pages total with a minimum of one (1) page for teaching. Attach as “Other Document.”
- A list of three (3) professional references including contact information.
Dr. Clarence Waters
[email protected]
Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading
Job Type:9 Month
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?:No
Planned Hire Date:08/18/25
Organizational Location:Default Location
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