Civil engineering Jobs in Las Vegas, NV

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction, College of Engineering [ R0144418 ].

ROLE of the POSITION

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction (CEEC) of the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in structural engineering commencing Fall 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous and sustainable funded research program in his or her area of expertise, supervise graduate students, develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their expertise area related to structural engineering, and participate in service to the Department, College, University, and profession.

PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT

The CEEC Department has 18 full-time faculty members in 6 technical areas. Three of these faculty members have received the prestigious NSF CAREER award. Current enrollment of the department includes 500 undergraduate students (350 civil engineering and 150 construction management), 46 masters, and 35 Ph.D. students. A 3000 ft2 structural engineering laboratory permits conducting medium-to-large scale experiments. High speed computing facilities are available at the National Supercomputing Center for Energy and the Environment hosted in the College of Engineering.

Detailed information about the CEEC Department can be found at :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, and a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and / or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date. Applicants from all areas of structural engineering will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with a background in one or more of the following areas will receive special consideration : innovations in structural steel systems, hazard-resilient structures and infrastructure, application of innovative materials for resilient and / or sustainable structures, decision making through data science applications for structural systems. Applicants with expertise in both computational / analytical and experimental research are preferred. Applicants who have a Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one within a reasonable time period are preferred.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Competitive total rewards package including :

Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

No state income tax

Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

Employee recognition and appreciation programs

UNLV athletics ticket discounts

Statewide employee purchase program discounts

discounts on and off campus

for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

A comprehensive onboarding program,

Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles