OVERVIEW

The William States Lee College of Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in Construction Engineering and Management fields, with an anticipated start date of August 2026. Candidates with diverse research interests such as those aligned with UNC Charlotte’s areas of research focus and distinction are strongly encouraged to apply. Specifically, candidates are expected to have strong research experience in one of the following areas:

• Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Using AI to enhance the planning, design, construction and management of facilities and infrastructure.
• Capital Project Lifecycle Management & Integration: Research that unifies planning, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations to deliver predictable, high-performing assets. Focus areas include integrated project delivery; project planning, controls, and risk management; and innovative supply-chain strategies. Methods include systems engineering, optimization and simulation, data analytics, and digital twins, with results validated in collaboration with industry partners.
• Digital Transformation and Smart Built Environment: Harnessing smart technologies enabling more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure and built environment through transformative concepts and processes in engineering, construction, and facilities management. This spans from smart cities to construction sites enhanced with remote sensing, cloud computing, digital twins, and automation.
• Resilient Infrastructure and Communities: Research on designing robust infrastructure and communities that can withstand, adapt to, and rapidly recover from various disasters and extreme events to ensure the long-term sustainability and resilience of both infrastructure and the communities that rely on it.

The successful candidate will teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses that advance the program’s emphasis on engineering–construction integration and capital project lifecycle management. Priority teaching areas include construction engineering and management, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM); integrated delivery systems; capital project management; industry best practices; and digital transformation in construction. Expertise that bridges construction–operations integration and/or facilities engineering and management is also highly desirable. Please review the full job description for additional information, expectations, and requirements.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

Applicants are required to submit the following to jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/64866, for (position #4551). Candidates should submit four items: (1), One-page letter of interest, (2) Curriculum Vitae, (3) Two-page research statement detailing areas of expertise. Applicants are to use this template for submitting their research statement: https://bit.ly/charlotte-research, and (4) Contact information for at least three references.

ABOUT CHARLOTTE AND THE DEPARTMENT

The Charlotte metro area is centrally located in North Carolina’s Piedmont region and has a population of over two million. The CLT airport is a major international hub, and is less than a 30-minute drive from the University. The city offers a mix of urban and natural amenities, featuring both a lively uptown area and numerous hiking trails. Within a three-hour drive, many enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains or the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Graduates from the Construction Engineering and Management program have successful careers, with 100% job placement. The ASC and ACI Student Teams have received many awards in regional, national, and international competitions. The Advisory Board has 75 member companies highly engaged in career fairs, course lectures, site visits, and mentorship.

LEARN MORE

Interested applicants are encouraged to review the program’s website, or contact the Search Committee Chair Dr. Jake Smithwick at Jake.Smithwick@charlotte.edu with further questions. Interviews are expected to start in December 2025 and be continuous until the position is filled.