Open Faculty Position at Arizona State University

Arizona State University: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment
 
Professor (all ranks) in Smart Infrastructure Systems and Smart Cities
Location: Arizona State University – Tempe Campus
 
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment seeks applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position in the field of smart infrastructure systems and smart cities.  Appointment may be at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank commensurate with the candidate’s experience and accomplishments.  The projected start date is August 2019, but accommodation can be made for the best candidate.
 
Candidates will have a PhD in engineering, or a closely related field, with a research and scholarly focus on smart infrastructure systems, including cities designed and treated as a network of networks; decision making and systems engineering based on sensor networks, physics-based models, and machine learning; and real-time communication and data analytics for optimal operation of urban infrastructure. Candidates whose work involves analyzing and modeling inter-dependencies among myriad networks (e.g., transportation, water, power, communications), identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities through the engineering of smart and connected systems, and designing smart and connected communities of the future are especially encouraged to apply.
 
Job responsibilities include developing an internationally recognized and externally funded research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, engaging in entrepreneurial activities, mentoring graduate students and undertaking service activities as appropriate to their rank. Professional engineering licensure or the ability to obtain registration in a timely manner is desirable. As part of its New American University initiatives, ASU seeks candidates in smart infrastructure systems research whose work aligns with addressing critical infrastructure grand challenges, environmental impacts, global health, and sustainable technologies across multiple spatial and temporal scales.
 
The successful candidate will support the mission of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, and is expected to participate in interdisciplinary research and teaching endeavors both within the Fulton Schools and across campus. The School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment has 52 tenured and tenure-track faculty members, approximately 1300 undergraduate and 400 graduate students, and generates annual research expenditures in excess of $18 million per year. The School is home to several key academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels: Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Construction Management; and Construction Engineering.  ASU is located in the heart of the Greater Phoenix metropolitan areas, which is the fastest growing region in the country for the past several years.
 
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Review of applications will begin December 14, 2018; if not filled, review of applications will occur on the 1st and 15th of each month thereafter until the search is closed. Apply at https://hiring.engineering.asu.edu/. Candidates will be asked to submit the following through their Interfolio Dossier:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement describing research interests
  • Statement describing teaching interests
  • Statement describing professional goals
  • Contact information for 3-5 references
Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. See ASU’s full non-­‐ discrimination statement (ACD 401) at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and the Title IX statement at https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.

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Ram M. Pendyala, PhD | Professor, Transportation Systems
Interim Director, School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment
Director, TOMNET – a USDOT Tier 1 University Transportation Center
Director, Mobility Analytics Research Group
660 S College Avenue, College Avenue Commons (CAVC) Room 478
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-3005
Ph: 1-480-727-4587; Email: ram.pendyala@asu.edu