University Of Nevada Reno

University Of Nevada Reno

Assistant Professor, Pavement Engineering and Science

University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus · Full-time

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About the role

  • The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a collaborative and innovative scholar for tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Pavement Engineering and Science (PES).
  • The successful candidate will strengthen the core of the University's Pavement Engineering and Science program while contributing to its continued growth and national impact.
  • The successful candidate will join a well-established and nationally recognized pavement engineering program with a strong record of research, teaching, and engagement with transportation agencies and industry.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and sustain an externally funded research program in Pavement Engineering and Science, with an emphasis on asphalt materials and pavements.
  • Develop collaborative research partnerships within the University and with transportation agencies, industry partners, and other research organizations.
  • Participate in activities that support the continued development, visibility, and national impact of the University's Pavement Engineering and Science program.
  • Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
  • We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Requirements

  • Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
  • Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Nice to have

  • Preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Non-destructive testing (NDT) and field evaluation, including application of NDT technologies, advanced sensing systems, network-level pavement condition assessment, and pavement preservation treatment selection.
  • Assistant Professor
  • Reno is proud to be a University town!
  • Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
  • Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
  • Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
  • Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.

Compensation

  • To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (9-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
  • E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

Benefits

  • Perks of working at UNR
  • Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
  • The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.
  • Providing state-of-the-art education

Company info

  • The successful candidate will become part of a highly active and collaborative academic environment that fosters innovation, mentorship, interdisciplinary research, and professional growth.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Occasional travel for field research, sponsor and partner meetings, professional conferences, and other University activities.
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