Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – College of Engineering – Civil and Environmental Engineering – Intelligent Infrastructure at Northeastern University – Boston, MA (Main Campus), United States

Summary

Northeastern University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in Boston, MA, is seeking candidates for tenured or tenure-track positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor ranks. This faculty recruitment aligns with the university's Physical AI, Robotics & Autonomous Systems initiative, focusing on intelligent infrastructure, construction automation, adaptive robotics, digital twins, and autonomous mobility. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, establishing an externally funded interdisciplinary research program, advising students and postdoctoral fellows, and contributing service to the department and university. Applicants must hold or be near completion of a PhD in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related discipline by their start date. Senior applicants require a strong record of academic leadership, teaching, and research experience.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Position Type	Assistant / Associate / Full Professor
Discipline	Civil and Environmental Engineering
Research Area	Intelligent infrastructure, construction and manufacturing, adaptive robotics, digital twins, Physical AI
Degree Required	PhD in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field
Experience	Minimum 4 years of academic or equivalent experience for Associate Professor; minimum 8 years for Full Professor.
Contract Duration	Tenured or tenure-track
Required Documents	Cover letter, Full curriculum vita, Statement of Research Interests, Objectives, & Vision, Statement of Teaching Interests & Philosophy, A representative journal paper, Statement of Leadership, Names and contact information for at least three professional references
Employer Address	Boston, MA (Main Campus), United States

About the Project

The position centers on Intelligent Infrastructure, adaptive robotics, and digital twins as part of Northeastern University's Physical AI theme. Research topics include AI-enabled construction management, infrastructure robotic fabrication, human-robot interaction, physical AI for novel infrastructure materials, and autonomous urban mobility systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop vigorous research programs that attract external funding.
• Advise, mentor, and oversee undergraduate, graduate students, and post-doctoral associates.
• Participate in service to the department, university, and academic discipline.

Required Skills

• A PhD in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field by employment start date.
• Ability to sustain a research program focused on interdisciplinary and translational research.
• Potential or demonstrated excellence in teaching both undergraduate and graduate classes.
• Demonstrated record of recognized leadership in the discipline (for Associate and Full Professor applicants).

Who Should Apply

Engineers and researchers with a background in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related fields who specialize in artificial intelligence, digital twins, robotics, dynamic construction management, materials, or autonomous mobility. Candidates must possess a completed or soon-to-be-completed PhD and demonstrate strong research potential or proven academic leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness & life benefits
• Retirement plans
• Commuting & transportation support
• Mentoring teams and group guidance
• Faculty development programs via the ADVANCE Office of Faculty Development

About the Employer

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering sits within Northeastern University's College of Engineering, an R1 research institution known for experiential education. COE enrolls over 10,000 students, includes more than 450 faculty, leads four university-wide research institutes, and operates globally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the degree requirement for this faculty position?

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree or foreign equivalent in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field by the employment start date.

Where is the position primary based?

The position is based primarily on Northeastern University's Boston campus.

What application documents are required?

Applicants must submit a cover letter, full CV, Statement of Research Interests, Statement of Teaching Interests, Statement of Leadership, a representative journal paper, and contact information for three references.

Are secondary or joint appointments possible?

Yes, opportunities exist for joint cross-college appointments with the Khoury College of Computer Sciences, the College of Arts, Media and Design, or the College of Science.