The University of Washington (UW) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) in the College of Engineering (COE) invites applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor rank in Sustainable Infrastructure. This position is a 9-month service period, with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2026. The expected monthly salary range for this position is $11,000 to $13,250, corresponding to an annualized range of $99,000 to $119,250 over the 9-month academic year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

We are hiring in the broad research and teaching area of building sustainable infrastructure  as described in our strategic plan as one of four Grand Challenges (large societal issues that civil and environmental engineers are uniquely positioned to solve).   

General expectations. This position will be expected to create a nationally recognized extramurally funded research program; provide innovative, high-quality teaching; and engage in departmental, college and university service. Specifics follow.    

Research expectations. We interpret the building sustainable infrastructure grand challenge broadly and believe many specific research domains can address it with a few examples being: energy infrastructure, construction means and methods, decarbonization, sustainable materials, sustainable infrastructure metrics or policy, resilient infrastructure, and emerging areas in construction such as automation and the application of augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR). We do not favor any particular sustainable infrastructure research domain and are not limited to the examples above. Rather, we are open to many sustainable infrastructure research domains, and expect applicants to make a case for their proposed research domain in terms of how it (1) aligns with our strategic plan, (2) fits with our existing people/efforts within the department/college/university, (3) can generate funding, and (4) can have high scholarly impact. 

Teaching expectations. We have a broad interest in teaching domains, but this position will teach fundamental civil engineering courses in construction engineering and/or construction materials (CEE 307 and CEE 337 in the UW course catalog). Beyond these topics, we are open to applicants teaching other course topics at the senior and graduate level that leverage their unique knowledge, skills, and connections. 

Student/industry relations and service expectations. We desire applicants that will engage with students on construction engineering career and project topics, and engage with industry so that they (1) remain current with industry happenings, and (2) can leverage these relationships for the benefit of students and our department. We want applicants to share ideas on how to accomplish these activities. Industry support of our department (endowed professorships, student scholarships, industry connections) will accelerate these connections and provide fantastic access. We also expect applicants to actively contribute to departmental, college and university-wide service efforts. Applicants may also propose new service activities to bolster existing service opportunities at the UW.  

About the UW and the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.   The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities.  

As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. 

Our department offers a highly collegial and collaborative culture, with broad interdisciplinary research opportunities, and over 40 faculty members with a wide variety of research and teaching expertise. 

Applicants are expected to describe plans for creating a research program and teaching contributions that meet the expectations described above.   

All complete applications submitted by the deadline January 2, 2026, will receive full consideration. 

To apply, applicants should upload the following application materials to Interfolio (page limits are strictly enforced): 

(1) a one-page introductory cover letter that includes a link to the applicant’s Google Scholar profile. 

(2) a curriculum vitae (no page limit). 

(3) a two-page research statement that includes the applicant’s vision for their research for the next five years, alignment of their work with the building sustainable infrastructure Grand Challenge, potential for research collaboration (within and external to the department) and prospects for external funding.  

(4) a one-page description of the candidate’s vision for instruction and learning in civil and environmental engineering, identifying current undergraduate and graduate courses the applicant is interested in teaching, potential new course offerings, and proposed contributions to student and industry interaction.  

(5) In a one-page statement, the applicant should detail their experiences or plans for supporting the success of students from all backgrounds. The University of Washington is committed to creating a community where individuals from all backgrounds and experiences have equal opportunities to participate, succeed, and feel a sense of belonging. We request that each applicant write a statement about their experiences in helping to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service.    

(6) up to three publications that illustrate the candidate’s research contributions. 

(7) a list of at least three references, including names, affiliations, and email addresses. References will only be contacted for short-listed applicants, but if asked will be expected to submit recommendations within two weeks.