Tenure-track Civil & Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Swenson College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position that will begin on August 23, 2027. This is a full-time, 9-month position.

Structural Engineering: Targeted areas of expertise include, but are not limited to advanced structural analysis, modeling, and design, infrastructure resiliency, structural testing, and topics that complement ongoing departmental research.

The successful candidates will establish independent, externally funded research programs that include mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students. The candidate will teach core structural engineering courses as well as advanced structural analysis and design courses that support both the Civil Engineering B.S. and M.S. programs. The Department's Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org). The candidate will establish an independent, externally funded research program that includes mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates are expected to provide service to the Department, College, and University while supporting community and belonging; we welcome candidates who seek to incorporate elements of sustainability, resiliency, and equity into their courses and research. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field by July 1, 2027. Please see https://z.umn.edu/scsecareers for more information.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UMD encourages interdisciplinary research and teaching activities and collaborations. State-of-the-art facilities in the department include an extensive structures laboratory with a strong floor and reaction wall for large-scale testing. Startup funding is available. Opportunities exist for collaboration with faculty across the UMD campus and with scientists and engineers at the Natural Resources Research Institute, the Large Lakes Observatory, local, state, and federal agencies. Faculty members advise graduate students in the Civil Engineering M.S. Program and are eligible for appointments in other graduate programs in the University of Minnesota system. Additionally, faculty members may advise Ph.D. students in the Molecular and Materials Science and Engineering, Water Resources Science, and Integrated Biosciences Graduate Programs, or through appointments on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree from a regionally accredited university in Civil Engineering or a closely related field by July 1, 2027
• Effective written communication skills appropriate to the position;
• Experience in using technology for teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of relevant college-level teaching experience or professional experience in a relevant field;
• Demonstrated research productivity and experience writing and managing grants;
• Experience teaching a variety of upper and lower division courses such as those offered by UMD;
• Effective teaching and communication skills appropriate to the position;
• Demonstrated experience with assessment;
• Evidence of the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering prepares graduates for engineering practice with a student-focused program firmly based on design and analysis, critical thinking, hands-on learning, scholarly research, and professionalism. The Department provides effective and innovative teaching, research at the forefront of the civil engineering and environmental engineering disciplines and service to the university, community, and profession.

Pay Range: $77,224 - $90,269 annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

Applications must include three documents:

1) Combined Teaching and Research Statement - the teaching and research statement should be understandable to a non-specialist. Maximum: 2,000 words. This statement is decoupled from the mission alignment statement and evaluated using the department's screening rubrics (see the Civil and Environmental Engineering screening rubrics).

2) Mission Alignment Statement - Maximum: 1,000 words. Please respond to the following prompt: UMD is a student-centered research university within the University of Minnesota System. Our mission is to inspire diverse ways of learning, creating, and being by nurturing relationships that connect people, ideas, and places. Share examples of how your research, teaching, and service experiences align with and could contribute to our mission.

3) Curriculum Vita (CV)

Review of complete applications will start on November 9, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions about these positions to Dr. Nathan Johnson (ceesearch@d.umn.edu), chair of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Search Committee.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.