Open Rank Faculty - Geotechnical Engineering for Resilient Infrastructure

Position Summary

The College of Engineering at the
University of Georgia invites applications for an open
rank, academic year (9-month) faculty position in civil engineering
with a focus on geotechnical engineering for resilient
infrastructure to begin August 1, 2027. Preference is for
candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or
Associate Professor (tenure-track or tenured), although
exceptionally strong candidates at the Full Professor rank will be
considered. This position will be centered in the College of
Engineering’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering ( CEE )
and supervised by the CEE School Chair.

This position is part of a campus-wide presidential hiring
initiative that builds on the economic development opportunities
that exist within Georgia and the southeast region. The state has
an extensive multi-modal transportation network that includes the
busiest airport in the world – Atlanta-Hartsfield Jackson
International Airport – an expanding port in Savannah, and a robust
interstate highway system that serves as a hub of the region. With
the State of Georgia and the federal government investing heavily
in infrastructure renewal, the University of Georgia is
well-positioned to make significant contributions to the
development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure due to the
comprehensive nature of the university and its network across the
State and region.

Faculty hired as part of this initiative will join a rapidly
growing College of Engineering that combines interdisciplinary
research and scholarship with excellent instruction and
service.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin on December 1st, 2026; however,
applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Inquiries about the position should be directed to the chair of the
search committee, Stephan Durham (sdurham@uga.edu), in the College
of Engineering.

Applicants are asked to submit the following information along with
their application:

• A cover letter (not to exceed one page) addressing the

candidate’s experience relative to the responsibilities of the
position.

• A detailed curriculum vita.
• A teaching statement not to exceed 2 pages.
• A research statement not to exceed 2 pages.
• The names, titles, and contact information for five

professional references.

Selected applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a
background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment
with the University of Georgia.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F2852P

Working Title

Open Rank Faculty - Geotechnical Engineering for Resilient
Infrastructure

Department

ENGR-Env Civil Agr & Mech

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of
Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and
is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/) . The
proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional
achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA
is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S.
News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in
Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended
campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs
approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff.
The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over
31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional
students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges,
including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

The College of Engineering has significant expertise in basic and translational
research that supports programs in resilient
infrastructure, transportation systems, smart structures and
autonomous construction. Especially noteworthy is the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure
Systems, which has become a global leader in resilience and
engineering of integrated conventional and natural infrastructure
systems. Building on these strengths, the College has established
nationally recognized capabilities in transportation engineering,
including infrastructure resilience, transportation asset
management, intelligent transportation systems, safety, and
data-driven approaches to planning, design, and operations.

The UGA College of Engineering currently enrolls over 3,700
engineering majors and has 125 full-time engineering faculty across
15-degree programs. The college also jointly administers the School
of Computing in collaboration with the UGA Franklin College of Arts
and Sciences, an academic unit that comprises over 1700 computer
science majors and 44 full-time faculty. The College of Engineering
is currently comprised of four interdisciplinary schools: the
School of Chemical, Materials,
and Biomedical Engineering ; School of Electrical and
Computer Engineering ; School of Environmental, Civil,
Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering; and School of Computing .
However, as of January 2027, the School of Environmental, Civil,
Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering will be reorganized into
two new schools: the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
and the School of Mechanical and Agricultural Engineering.

Significant investments in infrastructure have resulted in an
expansion of laboratory facilities for research and scholarship,
and new classrooms and instructional labs. College of Engineering
faculty have interdisciplinary research facilities in two major
capital projects on campus. Our main instructional facility,
Driftmier
Engineering Center , has also undergone a complete
renovation to create flexible classrooms that enable a range of
teaching modalities and the incorporation of interdisciplinary
instructional labs. The common instructional facilities also foster
a sense of community by allowing faculty, staff, and students to
interact and collaborate in a single facility.

College/Unit/Department website

engr.uga.edu/schools/ecam

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

08/01/2027

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

10/21/2026

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information,
national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other
protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with
the accessibility of materials related to this search are
encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25
institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation
for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community
member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these
standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and
Code of Conduct are available in
USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02 .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in
Board Policy
06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom .

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Open Rank

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Open Rank (Tenure Track)

Contract Type

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status

Tenure Track or Tenured

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must have a Ph.D. in civil engineering or related
discipline.

Additional Requirements

Candidates considered for the associate professor or professor rank
must have qualifications and academic credentials that are
commensurate with the
Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure of Academic
Rank Faculty at the University of Georgia. Candidates must
also have a documented research background appropriate for the
appointment rank.

To be eligible for tenure-upon-appointment, candidates must be
appointed as an associate professor or higher rank, have been
tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrable national
reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for
tenure upon appointment prior to hire. Specific criteria for
Associate Professor and Professor level are summarized
here .

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or
Certification

Candidates with a Professional Engineering (PE) license or
completion of the FE examination with plans to pursue PE
registration are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or
Competencies

The successful applicant will have a strong foundation in
geosystems engineering or a closely related discipline along with
specific research expertise in one or more of the following areas:
geohazards, groundwater and seepage, foundation engineering,
soil-structure interaction, coastal geotechnical systems under
extreme events, and advanced numerical modeling to design safer and
more resilient geotechnical structures. We seek highly qualified
candidates with specific research expertise in areas including, but
not limited to, artificial intelligence and machine learning for
geotechnical engineering, smart sensing and infrastructure
monitoring, digital geotechnics, analysis and optimization for
resilient geosystems, and transportation geotechnics.

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of
financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this
position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children
under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT
security, personnel records, patient records, or access to
chemicals and medications)

No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with
financial responsibilities. For additional information about the
credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website
.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background
investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating
your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia;
confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in
your application materials (including reference checks) as they
relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for;
and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be
subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk
responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information
• Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
• Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents