Job description
Assistant Professor – Transportation and Environmental Engineering
The University of Memphis
The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) at the University of Memphis invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. The position emphasizes two complementary priority areas: Transportation Engineering and Environmental Engineering.
This position supports the Department’s strategic vision to advance research and education in sustainable infrastructure, smart mobility, and environmental resilience. The successful candidate will contribute to both the transportation and environmental engineering programs, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations across the department and the Herff College of Engineering.
The new faculty member will have opportunities to engage with several major research centers housed within the department and college, including the Center for Applied Earth Science and Engineering Research (CAESER), the Resilient Smart Cities Innovation Center (ReSInC), The Centre for Technology, Innovation, and Economic Research (CTIER), the Center for Electrified and Automated Trucking (CEAT), and the Southeast Transportation Workforce Center (SETWC) each driving regional and national innovation in sustainable and resilient infrastructure systems.
Research and Teaching Focus
Ideal candidates will be in one or more of the following areas:
Transportation Engineering
- Connected and automated vehicles (CAV) and intelligent transportation systems (ITS)
- Freight logistics, electrification, and sustainable mobility systems
- Transportation infrastructure resilience and asset management
- Transportation safety, simulation, and human factors
- Data-driven and AI-enabled modeling for multimodal systems
Environmental Engineering
- Water and wastewater treatment and reuse
- Environmental monitoring, contaminant transport, and remediation
- Climate adaptation and resilience in water infrastructure
- Environmental health, risk modeling, and sustainability analytics
- Smart sensing, data integration, and digital environmental systems
Why Memphis? Why Herff College of Engineering?
Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is a dynamic, affordable, and culturally rich city with a robust industrial and research ecosystem. The region serves as a national hub for transportation, logistics, and water resources, offering exceptional opportunities for applied research and collaboration.
The Herff College of Engineering leads the University in research productivity and is home to several interdisciplinary centers advancing resilience, sustainability, and innovation. The University of Memphis is a Carnegie R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity institution, nationally recognized for its research excellence, diversity, and community impact.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. or foreign degree equivalent from an accredited institution in Civil, Environmental, or Transportation engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
The position requires a minimum of two years of experience as a postdoctoral researcher, fellow, or similar position.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the University of Memphis employment portal at https://workforum.memphis.edu/ (select “Full-Time Faculty”).
A complete application must include:
- Cover letter outlining interest and relevant qualifications
- Statement of research accomplishments and future plans
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Comprehensive curriculum vitae
- Contact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin on November 24, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Contact: Rouzbeh Nazari, Chair and Professor, [email protected]
