Florida International University
Faculty Position Announcement in the OHL School of Construction
Florida International University is recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offers more than 180 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU contributes $9.8 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded over 200,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@ I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA and has over 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.
The OHL School of Construction in the College of Engineering and Computing at Florida International University, Miami, Florida, invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at all ranks, with an anticipated start date in August 2015. The successful candidate must have the ability and qualifications to develop and sustain an active research program with external funding. The department seeks to augment its expertise by inviting applicants who can contribute to the following thrust areas: (1) smart buildings, net-zero systems, energy efficient and high-performance buildings, and (2) sustainable materials in construction. In addition, candidates with expertise and interest in sustainable and resilient infrastructure, data-sensing and automation, augmented reality in construction, and building information modeling (BIM) are strongly encouraged to apply. For senior level positions, a higher level of research accomplishment and scholarly activities are expected.
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering, architectural engineering, other engineering fields, and/or a closely related field. Experience in the construction industry is desirable. Depending on their interest, successful candidates will have the opportunity to interact and collaborate with faculty in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Extreme Event Institute, International Hurricane Research Center, Applied Research Center, and the School of Architecture. Available facilities include the Wall of Wind, and Titan America Structures and Construction Research Laboratory. The OHL School of Construction houses its own Built Environment Informatics Laboratory (Moss and Associates BEIL), Construction Process Laboratory and the MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) Studio. The school offers an accredited baccalaureate program with current enrollment of over 350 students and a Master’s program with over 120 students, including a fully online Master’s program. In addition, the school faculty can supervise doctoral students in civil engineering on dissertation research in construction engineering and management. The University is strategically located in one of the largest construction markets in the United States, with the opportunity for faculty involvement with major construction firms and organizations. The school enjoys tremendous support from the local construction industry. For further information about the school please visit https://cm.fiu.edu/.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 506924 at facultycareers.fiu.edu and attach a letter of interest, research and teaching plans, reprints of two representative research papers, and a detailed curriculum vitae, with names, addresses (including e-mail), and telephone numbers of at least three references in a single pdf file. For priority consideration, candidates should submit all application materials prior to December 15, 2014. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Requests for further information should be directed to: Dr. Ali Mostafavi, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, OHL School of Construction, Florida International University, Email: almostaf@fiu.edu; Phone: (305) 348- 7466.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.