Assistant Professor

The Department of Civil, Construction & Environmental
Engineering (CCEE) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) invites applications
for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computational Mechanics to
join our growing department starting Fall 2023.
The CCEE Department has a vision for unprecedented growth in
research and education over the next 10 years that includes an aggressive
search and hire of the future leaders in civil, construction, and environmental
engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to the research and teaching
mission of the Department, which currently has 18 faculty members, several
research professors, 230 undergraduate students, and 76 graduate students. The
Department generates over $7.0 million in annual research expenditures. The Department
is housed in the Centennial Engineering Center contains state-of-the-art civil
engineering laboratories. The Department research centers include Dana Wood
Materials and Structures Lab, the Center for Water and the Environment, the UNM
Resilience Institute, and a regional University Transportation Center (UTC). The
University of New Mexico also enjoys close collaborations with area research
laboratories such as Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National
Laboratory, and the Air Force Research Lab.
Candidates with track record and background in the field of Computational
Mechanics are invited to apply. Areas of interest include but not limited to
computational mechanics in the areas of geomechanics, fluid dynamics,
biomechanics, structural mechanics, probabilistic mechanics, poromechanics,
composite mechanics, and/or finite element modeling.
To qualify, candidates must have a PhD in civil engineering,
or a field closely related to the above focus area by the appointment date.
Applicants will be evaluated on these preferred qualifications: (1) their
ability to develop an externally funded research program in one of the focus
areas described above and that complements existing Department strengths and
leads to collaboration inside and outside the Department; (2) their commitment
to undergraduate and graduate education and ability to teach core Structural
Engineering courses including Structural Analysis and Finite Element Methods;
(3) a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, student success,
and working broadly with diverse communities; and (4) registration as a
Professional Engineer (PE) or completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination
(FE) with plans to pursue PE registration.
The University of New Mexico is the premier research
university in the state of New Mexico, as well as a Carnegie R1 Highest
Research Activity Institution and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution.
The UNM School of Engineering is partnering with ADVANCE at UNM, an NSF
Institutional Transformation grant, to help recruit and retain an excellent and
diverse faculty.
The University is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an
ethnically diverse metropolitan area (population about 900,000 residents) that
is listed as one of the best small cities in the U.S. by National Geographic Traveler. The city has a rich culture and a
location offering unparalleled opportunities for outdoor adventure. The University
is located within one hour of Santa Fe, three hours of Taos, and within minutes
of the Sandia and Manzano mountain ranges, which offer great opportunities for
hiking, biking, rock climbing, skiing, and other outdoor activities.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and
retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making
decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability,
or any other protected class.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Doctorate in Civil Engineering or closely related fields by July 1st , 2022

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ability to develop an externally funded research program in the specific focus area described above
• A commitment to undergraduate and graduate education
• The ability to teach core in structural and computational mechanics including specifically
  -Structural Analysis
  -Finite element modeling
  -Advanced computational mechanics
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE), or completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) with plans to pursue PE registration

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

For best consideration, complete applications must be received by December 9, 2022. The positions will remain open until filled. A complete application consists of (1) letter of interest that explicitly identifies the candidate’s area of expertise in the focus areas described above, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) description of the candidate’s research interests and vision (two page maximum), (4) description of the candidate’s teaching philosophy and interests (two page maximum), (5) a statement demonstrating the candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success (one page maximum), and (6) the names and contact information (address, phone number and email address) of three professional references. For inquiries, contact the search committee chair, Professor Percy Ng, PhD, PE, at tang@unm.edu or (505) 277-2722.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

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The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.