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Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

UBC62 open roles

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$130,000 – $150,000 a year
Where
UBC Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada
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The posting

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Bargaining

Job Title

Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

Department

Administrative Leadership | Department of Civil Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science (Bernard Laval)

Posting End Date

December 30, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

June 30, 2030

The expected salary range for this position is $130,000 to 150,000/year at the rank of Assistant Professor and $180,000 to 200,000/year at the rank of Associate Professor.

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia – Vancouver campus (www.civil.ubc.ca) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Structural and Earthquake Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor. In exceptional cases, an Associate Professor (tenured or tenure track) may be considered. The Department of Civil Engineering is equipped with testing facilities, which include the Earthquake Engineering Research Facility and the Structures Laboratory. Priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate a strong interest in integrating these experimental resources into their research program. The successful applicant should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service.

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027 or upon a date to be mutually agreed. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, in the range $130,000 – 150,000/year at the rank of Assistant Professor and $180,000 – 200,000/year at the rank of Associate Professor. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent, internationally recognized research program, contribute to high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching and effective supervision of graduate students, and provide service to the University and the broader community.

Applicant Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
  • Be registered, or be eligible for registration within five years of appointment, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists, British Columbia.
  • Have evidence of or demonstrated potential to develop a strong externally funded research program.
  • Have evidence of or demonstrated potential for high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching, along with the ability to provide effective supervision of graduate students.
  • Have evidence of or demonstrated commitment to provide service to the academic and broader community.
  • Have demonstrated commitment and ability to contribute to the Department’s equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity initiatives, and to promote an inclusive, collaborative, and respectful community.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted online and should include:

  • A brief cover letter describing one’s suitability for the position,
  • A curriculum vitae,
  • A statement of research interests (2-3 pages),
  • A statement of teaching interests (2-3 pages),
  • A statement describing planned and past efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusivity, and/or reconciliation with Indigenous peoples (2-3 pages),
  • Names and contact information (including email addresses and relationship to the applicant) of four referees.

Review of applications will commence on October 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department and Faculty

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia-Vancouver is a top-ranked academic unit, with a reputation for excellence in research and teaching, and strong links to professional practice. As a Department, our strategic priorities are to ensure that civil and environmental engineering education and research create opportunities for the betterment of society, nature, and the built environment. In doing so, we are committed to the following: 1) fostering inclusive work, research and learning environments where respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion is embedded throughout; 2) building meaningful, sustainable, and supportive relationships and partnerships with Indigenous communities, 3) leading cutting-edge research that addresses increasingly complex global challenges, 4) transforming education to equip the next generation of civil engineers with innovative problem-solving and technical knowledge to thrive in a diversity of careers; and 5) delivering dynamic and integrated learning experiences that inspire students to become equitable and informed leaders who will advance the boundaries of engineering knowledge.

As part of the Faculty of Applied Science at UBC, our Department benefits from collaboration across a distinctive constellation of disciplines, with expertise and academic programs in health, technology, design and communities at both the UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan campuses. The Faculty consists of four Schools: Nursing; Architecture and Landscape Architecture; Community and Regional Planning; and Biomedical Engineering (in partnership with Medicine); and six engineering departments: Chemical and Biological Engineering; Civil Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Materials Engineering; and Mining Engineering. The Faculty’s core purpose is to discover, design, innovate, provide unwavering top-tier education, and champion a community of responsible and inclusive professionals. The Faculty’s Strategic Plan, Transforming Tomorrow, prioritizes transforming ourselves, so our scholarship and learning are better able to address the urgent challenges facing communities and cities, near and far.

Career Interruptions

UBC acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career interruptions that affect an applicant’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like consideration given to the impact of any circumstances, such as those due to health or family reasons, in order to allow for a fair assessment of their research productivity.

Commitment to Accessibility and Accommodations

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment is one where differences are accepted, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making processes. Throughout this hiring process, we will strive to create an accessible process for all candidates (including, but not limited to, people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request. Please contact [email protected]. To learn more about UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility, visit their website here.

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