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 Civil Engineering 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 19thglobally in the 2025 Shanghai Ranking. Learn more about the Transportation Science program at UCF here: https://www.ucf.edu/transportation-science/. The CECE department faculty maintaindiverse, active, and successful research programs. Learn more about the CECE department at https://www.cece.ucf.edu/. UCF is a leader in Transportation in Florida and will house the newly established multimillion-dollar Florida Transportation Research Institute (FTRI) mandated by the Florida legislature and Florida Secretary of Transportation in 2024.

To strengthen these efforts, weinvite applicationsfor a full-time, 9-month, tenure-earning assistant professorortenured associate professor,or professorpositionin Transportation Engineering Systems within the Civil Engineering program, with an anticipatedstart date of August 8, 2027.

Theselected candidatehired for this position is expected to have either demonstrated (tenured)or shown a clear potential (tenure-earning)for creative and independent research that hasled(tenured) orwould potentiallylead (tenure-earning)to strong extramurally funded research andnational/international recognition. The selected candidate isalso 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 fieldat 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.

• Candidates must haveexpertise in one or more aspects of transportation, including but not limited tothe 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 demonstratedor shown a clear potential for creative and independent research that has led orwould lead to strongextramurally funded research.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requiresall applications and supporting documents to be submittedelectronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. 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 completewith 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 submitadditionaldocuments later.

The selected candidate will be requiredto submitofficial transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regardingthis search should be directed to:[email protected] or Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Aty at [email protected]

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

All applicants must be authorized towork 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 submityour 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’llplay an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’llbe 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.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefitpackages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance 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 click here.

Unless explicitly statedon the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will residein Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant toFlorida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required toconduct additionalscreening. 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 additionalscreening 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.

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The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

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

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

For general application or posting questions, please email [email protected].

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please email [email protected].