Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, Transportation Engineering Systems

The Opportunity

The University of Central Florida (UCF) is dedicated to increasing the prominence of its Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering (CECE) Department. UCF offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in C ivil E ngineering and the undergraduate degree is ABET-accredited.

The CECE department houses several high-impact labs. Transportation Science and Technology at UCF is ranked the top program in the U.S. and 19 th globally in the 2025 Shanghai Ranking.

To strengthen these efforts, we invite applicati ons for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-earning assistant professor or tenured associate professor, or professor position in Transportation Engineering Systems within the Civil Engineering program, with an anticipated start date of August 8, 2027.

The selected candidate hired for this position is expected t o have either demonstrated (tenured) or shown a clear potential (tenure-earning) for creative and independent research that has led (tenured) or would potentially lead (tenure-earning) to strong extramurally funded research and national/international recognition. The selected candidate is also expected to train postdoctoral scholars, serve as the primary advisor for graduate students, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Civil Engineering.

Minimum Qualifications

• A doctorate from an accredited institution in Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field at the time of the appointment.
• To be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor or professor upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor in the applicable tenure home.
• C andidates must have expertise in one or more aspects of transportation, including but not limited to the following: connected vehicles/automated vehicles' applications; transportation technologies; traveler behavior and demand modeling; freight and transportation logistics; applications of econometrics and data analytics to transportation planning; traffic signals' control and technologies; traffic operations; smart mobility; big data and internet of things; air mobility; transportation economics and policies; etc.
• Successful applicants will have either demonstrated or shown a clear potential for creative and independent research that has led or would lead to strong extramurally funded research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to those with a few years of experience in academia or industry with a proven ability to publish in top transportation and transportation technology journals.

Additional Application Materials Required

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

• A curriculum vitae,
• A signed cover letter,
• A two-page maximum statement outlining research vision and teaching interests,
• A list of at least three professional references complete with address, phone number, and email address.

Note

• Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
• The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Special Instructions to the Applicants

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

• Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
• Job Close Date: Open until filled

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ' Open until filled ' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country.

You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference.

Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Benefits

Working at Ucf has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assi stance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) - Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering - Operations

• Work Schedule
• Varies
• Type of Appointment
• Regular
• Expected Salary
• Negotiable

Additional information

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

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