DEPARTMENT: Civil & Environmental Engineering
POSITION: Two Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty Positions
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The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at
the University of South Florida invites applications for two tenured or tenure-track
faculty positions in the area of Transportation Systems at the levels of
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The
positions are open to candidates with research expertise in any area of
Transportation Systems. Preferred areas of expertise include those
that can attract strategic research funding, student interest, and graduate
employment opportunities. These might include: smart and sustainable
transportation systems; ITS and traffic operations; transportation safety;
freight transportation and logistics; autonomous and connected vehicles;
transportation and land use; innovation in transportation infrastructure and
design; transportation system performance; and big data analytics.
The selected candidate must possess the following: (1) An
earned PhD in Civil Engineering or a field closely related to Transportation
Systems; (2) An established record of excellence in scholarship, teaching, and
externally funded research commensurate with the candidate’s level of
experience; (3) The ability to attract a team of high-quality graduate research
students; (4) The ability and desire to interact closely with the Center for
Urban Transportation Research (CUTR); (5) The ability and desire to mentor and
collaborate with a diverse multidisciplinary team of colleagues; and (6) A
passion for enhancing a nationally recognized research and educational program
in Transportation.
The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at
the University of South Florida includes 27 faculty members, 254 junior and
senior undergraduate students, and 190 graduate students, including 70 doctoral
students. The department currently has 5 faculty members in
Transportation. Interested individuals can learn more at http://ce.eng.usf.edu.
It is expected that the candidate will work closely with
CUTR, a multidisciplinary research, training, and workforce development center
based in the College of Engineering. CUTR leads a Tier 1 University
Research Center focusing on transit and livability, participates in the region
UTC center, and is a partner in two other UTC centers. More than 40
full-time research faculty members conduct $12-$14 million annually in
transportation research contracts and grants for clients at the local, state,
and national levels. CUTR’s research faculty includes engineers, urban
planners, economists, policy professionals, and others.
In addition, USF Civil & Environmental Engineering
faculty have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in complementary
programs including Urban and Regional Planning, the Patel College of Global
Sustainability, Business, Public Administration, Marine Sciences, Architecture,
the Colleges of Medicine and Public Health, the Clean Energy Research Center
(CERC), and the Florida Center for Cyber Security.
The University of South Florida is a high-impact, global
research university dedicated to student success. USF is a Top 50 research
university among both public and private institutions nationwide in total
research expenditures, according to the National Science Foundation. Serving
nearly 48,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.5 billion and
an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. USF is a member of the American
Athletic Conference and a Charter Member Institution of the National Academy of
Inventors. (www.usf.edu)
Florida is the fourth most populous state with forecasted
continued growth. It provides a diverse laboratory for transportation
issues and research as the home to multiple metropolitan areas, 14 deepwater
seaports, 19 commercial airports, 30 transit systems, multiple toll road
agencies, and a vast system of transportation infrastructure. The state
has a dynamic economy, strong national and international tourism, and a diverse
population of more than 19 million. The university’s Tampa campus is
located in an area known for pleasant weather, numerous Gulf Coast beaches, and
a variety of cultural and recreational activities that provide an outstanding
and affordable quality of life.
Questions and inquiries about the position can be directed
to Search Committee Chair Dr. Steve Polzin, 813-974-9849 (o) or 813-416-7517
(c).
An application package including a cover letter, curriculum
vitae, contact information for at least three references, and research
statement should be directed to Transportation Faculty Search Committee, Civil
& Environmental Engineering, University of South Florida. Respondents
must electronically submit application materials to the following website: https://employment.usf.edu/, referencing
job opening ID #5736.
Women and under-represented minorities are strongly
encouraged to apply. Applicants who need disability accommodations to
participate in the selection process should notify Brett Annette, EOL
Coordinator, at (813) 974-7736 at least seven working days in advance of
need. Review of applicants will begin as applications are received, but
all applications received before November 15, 2014, will be assured of consideration.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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