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Engineering
Assistant Professor, Pavement Engineering and Science
University of Nevada, Reno
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus
- Posted
- Yesterday
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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a collaborative and innovative scholar for tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Pavement Engineering and Science (PES). The successful candidate will strengthen the core of the University's Pavement Engineering and Science program while contributing to its continued growth and national impact.
What you'd do
- Develop and sustain an externally funded research program in Pavement Engineering and Science, with an emphasis on asphalt materials and pavements.
- Conduct high-quality fundamental and applied research that advances the state of knowledge and addresses the needs of transportation agencies and industry.
- Publish research findings in leading peer-reviewed journals and disseminate scholarly work to academic, public agency, and industry audiences.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas aligned with the candidate's expertise and the instructional needs of the School.
- Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and supervise student research.
- Develop collaborative research partnerships within the University and with transportation agencies, industry partners, and other research organizations.
- Contribute to the academic and professional community through service to the School, College, University, and the profession.
- Participate in activities that support the continued development, visibility, and national impact of the University's Pavement Engineering and Science program.
What they want
- B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program or from an equivalent internationally accredited program.
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, with emphasis in Pavement Engineering and Science.
- Record of scholarly achievement appropriate with career stage.
- Full-time, tenure-track, nine-month academic faculty appointment based at the University of Nevada, Reno.
- Occasional travel for field research, sponsor and partner meetings, professional conferences, and other University activities.
- Laboratory and field activities may include work at pavement test sites, material production facilities, airports, and construction projects.
What you get
- Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
- Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
- No state income tax!
- Engaging in impactful outreach
- Providing state-of-the-art education
- Fostering respect, inclusiveness and diversity
- Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering
- Starts
- 2026-10-01