University of Colorado Boulder · 2 months ago
Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty in Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics within the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $125K/yrThe University of Colorado Boulder is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics. The successful candidate will engage in teaching and mentoring, develop a funded research program, and contribute to the inclusive excellence of the academic community.
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Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring; develop an externally funded research program in their technical area; contribute professional leadership and service to their unit, the college, and their professional community; and cultivate and contribute to the inclusive excellence of our academic community
The typical distribution of work for this role is 40% teaching, 40% scholarly and creative work (research), and 20% leadership and service
We seek faculty whose research, teaching, and service will expand the capability, reliability, and applicability of geotechnical engineering and geomechanics to address state, national, and global challenges in a just, equitable, and sustainable way
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have earned a research doctorate in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics, or a related field, or have their degree conferred before starting a tenure-track faculty appointment
Candidates being considered for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank must meet University standards and unit criteria for tenure and promotion to the designated rank. These criteria generally include having an established and ongoing program of original research, a strong publication record, a demonstrated ability to obtain external funding, and a record of high-quality teaching and mentoring
Candidates should have a strong record of scholarly achievement and demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching
Benefits
Gender-neutral paid parental leave
Housing down-payment assistance programs
Relocation and dual career assistance program
Teaching
Research
Professional development
Medical, dental, and retirement plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
ECO Pass for local transit
Company
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder is a bold, innovative community of scholars and learners who accelerate human potential
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.19MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-10-10Grant· $1.4M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2021-09-29Grant· $22M
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