Assistant Professor - Mechanics of Sustainable & Resilient Materials & Structures

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, focusing on the mechanics of sustainable and resilient materials and structures. Candidates should have expertise in materials and mechanics, aiming to address sustainability and resilience in civil infrastructure. Responsibilities include conducting research, teaching, and curriculum development. A PhD in a related field is required.
Position Information

Posting Number

F00621P

Position Title

Assistant Professor - Mechanics of Sustainable & Resilient
Materials & Structures

Department

Civil Engineering

Location

Arlington

Job Family

Faculty

Position Status

Full-time

Rank

Tenure-track

Work Hours

Standard

Open to

External and Internal

FLSA

Exempt

Duration

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis

Monthly

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Job Summary

The Department of Civil Engineering in the College of Engineering,
at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a
tenure-track assistant professor position. The position is focused
on the mechanics of sustainable and resilient materials and
structures. Of special interest are candidates with expertise and
interest in research at the materials and mechanics levels focused
on the intentional design of structures and infrastructure systems
to respond to natural and manmade disasters and disturbance as well
as long-term changes resulting from climate change through the
syntheses and integration of the disciplines of mechanics and
materials integrating form and function to use mechanics not just
to understand structural behavior but also to tailor materials for
multifunctionality. The position calls for strengths in both
materials and mechanics with applications to the development of new
materials, methodologies, and systems that ensure simultaneous
addressing of sustainability and resilience in the next generation
of civil infrastructure and for the rehabilitation of existing
civil infrastructure.

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CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct
a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final
consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Applicants will join a group of faculty with expertise in
materials, mechanics, and design in the fields of civil,
architectural, and construction engineering. They are expected to
conduct high-quality externally funded research, teaching, and
professional service, and develop both independent areas of
expertise as well as conduct joint research. The successful
candidate will be expected to support the development of curricula
and courses in this area of growing importance. Strong and fruitful
collaboration with faculty in this field will be an essential part
of the expectations.

Required Qualifications

An earned PhD in civil engineering, mechanics, materials or a
closely related field is required. Candidates with doctoral degrees
in fields other than civil engineering must be able to demonstrate
their understanding and experience with civil infrastructure
systems. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the highest
levels of research and teaching excellence and to an applied focus
for impactful research.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated research record in the areas of (a) tailored design of
materials and (b) mechanics, for the development of sustainable and
resilient structural systems; proven record of interdisciplinary
research; experience in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate
levels at a R-1 institution; experience mentoring undergraduate and
graduate students; successful record of competitive funding from
federal agencies and industry.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Department Information

The College of Engineering is home to seven departments:
Bioengineering; Civil Engineering; Computer Science and
Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Industrial, Manufacturing, and
Systems Engineering; Materials Science and Engineering; and
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. With more than 7,000
students, the College is the third-largest in Texas and offers the
most comprehensive engineering degree programs in the region. It
offers 10 baccalaureate, 14 master’s, and 9 doctoral degree
programs and has ties to numerous Fortune 500 companies in the
region. The College is enjoying extraordinary growth in graduate
and undergraduate student enrollment and in student graduation.
This growth has been concomitant with growth in research
expenditures, collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship by
faculty and students. The Civil Engineering Department has enjoyed
significant growth in recent years and features a robust research
enterprise in the areas of construction engineering and management;
environmental engineering; geotechnical engineering; infrastructure
system engineering and management; structural engineering and
mechanics; transportation engineering; and water resources
engineering, with per-faculty research expenditures totaling more
than $320,000. In addition, the department works with many top
civil engineering firms in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the Texas
Department of Transportation, the Texas General Land Office, NOAA
and other government agencies.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse
metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the
fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide
array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a
comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution
dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and
creative work. The University is committed to providing access and
ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation,
entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our
community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000
students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas
System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and
innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High
Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in
Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among
the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of
its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is
designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a
Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and an Asian American and
Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ),
and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate
student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report,
2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy
leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies
headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion
annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the
near future. The university recently launched the first phase of
its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system
faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader
in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100
. The successful candidate for this position will have the
opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and
contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Working Title

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or
The University) to provide an educational and working environment
that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University
community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University
prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the
basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or
veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the
basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation
against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge
of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an
investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited.
Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered
discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the
responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to
ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing
reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you
require reasonable accommodation in completing this application,
interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection
process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email
ADADocs@uta.edu .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

09/01/2025

Open Date

02/10/2025

Review Start Date

02/15/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/31093
and submit the following materials:

Required Documents:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research Interests
• Statement of Teaching Interests
• Names and contact information for 5 references

Optional Documents:
• Selected papers specific to the area of mechanics of
sustainable and resilient materials and structures
• Links to any talks available online

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled.

Questions may be addressed to Vistasp M. Karbhari at vistasp@uta.edu .

For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta .

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover/Interest Letter
• Statement of Research Interests
• Statement of Teaching Interest/Philosophy

Optional Documents
• Publications
• Other Document(s)