Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

University of Colorado

Requisition Number: 67334
Location: Boulder, Colorado
City: Boulder
State: Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full-Time
Date Posted: 17-Sep-2025

Job Summary

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics (GEGM).

This position is anticipated to be hired at the Assistant Professor rank; however, qualified candidates may be considered at the Associate Professor or Professor rank.

Candidates with an interest in addressing current research challenges in geotechnical engineering and geomechanics through comprehensive approaches—such as experimental (laboratory and field), theoretical, computational, and/or data-driven methods—are invited to apply. All research areas and methodologies within geotechnical engineering and geomechanics are considered. These may include but are not limited to:

  • Resilient geotechnical infrastructure

  • Geological engineering and rock mechanics

  • Geotechnics and geomechanics for sustainable energy production

Who We Are

CU Boulder is Colorado’s flagship public institution, focusing on excellence in research and education.

The College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS):

  • Second largest school or college on campus.

  • Home to ~250 tenure-track, 120 instructional-track, and 30 research-track faculty.

  • Educates 6,000+ undergraduate, 1,300 master’s, and 850 PhD students.

  • Core foci: (i) Research & Innovation, (ii) Education, and (iii) Inclusion.

The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering (CEAE):

  • Mission: To educate undergraduate and graduate students as leaders in professional engineering practice.

  • Research and teaching address planning, design, construction, and management of the built environment, and interactions between the built and natural environment.

  • Faculty: 41 tenured/tenure-track, 10 teaching faculty, 5 research professors.

  • Students: ~400 undergraduates and 155 graduate students.

  • Committed to inclusive excellence, equity, and belonging.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

  • Develop an externally funded research program.

  • Contribute professional leadership and service to the department, college, and profession.

  • Cultivate and contribute to inclusive excellence in the academic community.

Workload distribution:

  • 40% teaching

  • 40% research (scholarly and creative work)

  • 20% leadership and service

What You Should Know

  • Anticipated start date: Fall 2026 (later start may be negotiated).

  • CEAE’s vision: Research and innovation toward sustainable, climate-resilient infrastructure.

  • Collaboration opportunities exist across CU Boulder, including:

    • Center for Infrastructure, Energy, and Space Testing (with 3 centrifuges).

    • Geological Sciences Research Facilities.

    • Research Computing.

    • Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES).

    • Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR).

    • Natural Hazards Center.

    • Institute of Behavioral Sciences.

Reference check program: Final candidates for tenured faculty appointments must complete an Authorization to Release Information regarding past conduct, specifically related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination.

What We Can Offer

  • Assistant Professor salary range: $110,000 – $125,000.

  • Associate/Full Professor salary range: $110,000 – $185,000.

  • Relocation stipend may be available.

  • Tenure-track faculty benefits include:

    • Gender-neutral paid parental leave.

    • Housing down-payment assistance.

    • Relocation and dual-career assistance program.

    • Teaching, research, and professional development support.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and ECO Pass. CU Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment.

Be Statements: Be authentic. Be visionary. Be Boulder.

What We Require

  • Earned research doctorate in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics, or related field (degree must be conferred before appointment).

  • For Associate Professor or Professor rank: must meet University standards and unit criteria for tenure and promotion, including:

    • Established original research program.

    • Strong publication record.

    • Demonstrated ability to obtain external funding.

    • Record of high-quality teaching and mentoring.

What You Will Need

  • Strong record of scholarly achievement.

  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.

Special Instructions

Application materials (PDFs required):

  1. Cover Letter (1 page) – Interest in position and summary of personal academic goals.

  2. Curriculum Vitae.

  3. Statement of Research Philosophy (2–3 pages).

  4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy (2–3 pages).

  5. Leadership, Service, and Community Contributions Statement (1–2 pages).

References: Provide contact information for 3 referees (letters requested later in process).

  • Applications accepted until position is filled.

  • Full consideration deadline: November 16, 2025.

  • Application materials must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (email submissions not accepted).

  • Background checks will be conducted for all final applicants.

Colorado Job Application Fairness Act compliance: You may redact/remove age-identifying information (e.g., date of birth, graduation years) from materials without penalty.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu

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