New

Assistant Professor

North Carolina State University

Commensurate with education and experience ($100,000 - $110,000)

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Oct 20, 2026

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194977EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Assistant Professor
Anticipated Hiring Range	Commensurate with education and experience ($100,000 - $110,000)
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	Civil Construction & Environmental Engineering
About the Department	The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering offers undergraduate degrees in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. Graduate programs are offered with specialties in Computing and Systems, Construction Engineering, Water Resources, Coastal and Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Transportation Systems and Materials, Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Engineering, and Mechanics and Materials. The CCEE Department is among the largest civil engineering graduate programs in the country, supported by a substantial faculty and student body. The CCEE department currently boasts 50 tenure-track faculty and eight non-tenure track faculty. The faculty is highly recognized with 15 National Science Foundation CAREER Award recipients, 14 members in the NC State Academy of Outstanding Teachers, and 11 endowed professorships. The CCEE Department has an enrollment of over 800 undergraduates and 300 graduate students. The CCEE department is housed in a new building, Fitts-Woolard Hall, with state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories on NCSU's Centennial Campus. We seek colleagues to join a vibrant, collaborative department who will develop and maintain a nationally recognized and externally funded research program within their area of expertise, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and collaborate across disciplines. Additional department information can be found at: https://www.ccee.ncsu.edu/
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision Flexible Spending Account Retirement Programs Disability Plans Life Insurance Accident Plan Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs 12 Holidays Each Year Tuition and Academic Assistance And so much more! Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties	We are seeking to hire an Assistant Professor whose work centers on developing AI-driven approaches that strengthen decision-making in complex, real-world settings. Situated within the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering ( CCEE) at North Carolina State University ( NCSU), this work advances innovation across civil, construction, and environmental engineering, with an emphasis on solid waste and materials management and lifecycle assessment. We invite applications from scholars with strong domain expertise in solid waste engineering while also grounded in underlying fundamental aspects, which could include environmental chemistry, microbiology, geoenvironmental engineering, and/or systems analysis, and who have integrated AI into their research. We look for researchers who will develop programs with impacts on the design, planning, and operations of solid waste management systems of the future, the sustainability of resource management, and the resilience and safety of communities. The experience you will bring will contribute to one or more of the following areas of solid waste management: Municipal solid waste management/treatment Fate and transport of contaminants of emerging concern in engineered solid waste management systems Management/treatment of societal wastes (e-waste, textiles, organic waste, plastics/microplastics) Resource and energy recovery Landfill gas emissions Landfill leachate management/treatment Lifecycle assessment and techno-economic analysis applied to solid waste management This opportunity may be a strong fit for individuals whose work develops and applies artificial intelligence to real-world engineering challenges and who are driven by complex systems, societal impact, and the advancement of resilient, sustainable infrastructure.
Other Responsibilities	Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	An earned doctorate degree in civil/environmental engineering or a closely related field is required. Successful candidates should demonstrate the capacity to participate in multidisciplinary initiatives to support the missions of the department and the college.
Other Required Qualifications	We seek individuals with strong expertise in engineering and AI who have a demonstrated interest in developing research and participating in multidisciplinary initiatives to improve the design, planning, and operations of infrastructure, the resilience and safety of communities, and the sustainability of resource management.
Preferred Qualifications	Post-doctoral experience, professional experience, and a professional engineering license are desirable but not required.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	10/19/2026
Anticipated Close Date	Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please attach the following materials: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Research Statement (up to 2 pages) Teaching and Mentoring Statement (up to 2 pages) Contact Information for at least 3 references Transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted; official transcripts required of finalists) (Other Document 1)

Position Details

Position Number	00060476
Position Type	Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	140301 - Civil Construction & Environmental Engineering
EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.