Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Structural Engineering New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Description

New York University (NYU) Tandon School of Engineering invites applications for an open rank, tenure-track faculty position to start in Fall 2025. The focus of this position is at the intersection of civil engineering and urban science, with the position being a joint appointment between the Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP) and the Civil and Urban Engineering (CUE) department. We seek candidates interested in fostering a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment for teaching and research, who can contribute to methods and foundational knowledge in their disciplines with a strong focus on high-impact urban applications.

 

Candidates should have expertise and active research related to structures, infrastructure or structural health monitoring. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience in

(a)   climate risk and resilience management and modeling or

(b)   methods related to data science, visualization, machine learning and artificial intelligence

 

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States with an unparalleled network of global campuses and academic centers. NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, located in the heart of Brooklyn, dates back to 1854, the founding year of both the New York University School of Civil Engineering and Architecture and the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute. Backed by a historic commitment of $1 billion, the Engineering School is entering an exciting new phase to recruit world-class faculty conducting groundbreaking basic and applied research in key areas. We are home to a community of renowned faculty and undergraduate and graduate students united in a mission to understand and create technology that powers cities, enables worldwide communication, fights climate change, and builds healthier, safer, and more equitable real and digital worlds. The school’s culture centers on encouraging rigorous, interdisciplinary collaboration and research; fostering inclusivity, entrepreneurial thinking, and diverse perspectives; and creating innovative and accessible pathways for lifelong learning in STEM.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, with practical expertise in infrastructure /structural engineering. We seek individuals who have, or have the potential to develop, a strong record of scholarship, leadership, curricular innovation, entrepreneurship, and an excellent funding record. Applicants must demonstrate mastery in core disciplinary knowledge, an ability to bridge the intersection of civil engineering and urban science, and potential for excellence in research, teaching and mentoring.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following materials electronically through the "Apply Now" button.

●      Cover letter

●      Current CV

●      Research statement (2-3 pages)

●      Teaching statement (1-2 pages)

●      Diversity statement (1 page)

●      Recent teaching evaluations (if available)

●      Names and contact information for three references. 

 

The priority deadline for application submission is December 1, 2024. Subsequent applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until the position is filled.

 

NYU Tandon is committed to substantially increasing the proportion of our faculty from historically underrepresented groups in STEM and we encourage candidates from such groups to apply. We aspire to create a climate where diversity and inclusion are not only appreciated but considered an asset for creativity and innovation, and we seek faculty who have a real passion for a culturally diverse environment.  We take pride in our high numbers of female students and students who are the first in their families to go to college. Our faculty are supported by a range of work-life balance programs provided by the NYU Office of Work Life.

 

Additional Information

 

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary (for 9-month) range for this position is $120,000-$180,000 for the Assistant Professor rank, $135,000-$205,000 for Associate Professor rank, and $145,000-$235,000 for Full Professor Ra