Description

The Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering (CCEE) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) invites applications for the next AGC Endowed Chair of Construction Engineering and Management. This is a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Construction Engineering and/or Construction Management. The anticipated start date is Fall 2026.

We seek an accomplished and collaborative colleague to contribute to the research, teaching, and service missions of the CCEE Department. The successful candidate will join a vibrant department with 18 tenure-track and tenured faculty, several lecturers and research professors, 250 undergraduate students, and 90 graduate students. Our department offers three ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees (BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, and Construction Management) and four graduate degrees (Master’s in Construction Management, and MEng, MS, and PhD in engineering). The Department is housed in the Centennial Engineering Center, which contains state-of-the-art civil and construction engineering laboratories.

CCEE is proud to be an endowed department; a distinction made possible through recent fundraising success and strong community partnerships. We are home to several prestigious endowed faculty positions, including the Robert J. Stamm Professorship in Advanced Design and Construction Practices, the Dana C. Wood Chair for Advanced Construction Materials and Technologies, and the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Chair of Construction Engineering and Management. Faculty in our department lead a thriving research enterprise with over $12 million in annual expenditures, and benefit from robust support for innovation and collaboration. UNM’s Rainforest Innovations fosters technology transfer and entrepreneurship, while proximity to Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratory provides unique opportunities for high-impact, interdisciplinary research. As a Carnegie R1 research university and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, UNM offers a rich academic environment in the culturally vibrant city of Albuquerque.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and sustain a nationally recognized, innovative, externally funded research program. All research areas with demonstrated success tied to construction engineering and management are encouraged
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in construction engineering and management
• Advise and mentor students
• Engage in service to the department, university, and profession
• Foster relationships with the construction industry and community partners

About UNM and Albuquerque: UNM is a Carnegie-classified R1 university and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, located in the heart of Albuquerque—a diverse and culturally rich city offering unparalleled opportunities for outdoor adventure and community engagement. The Land of Enchantment welcomes all who wish to call it home.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated track record of research and ability to sustain an externally funded research program in construction engineering and/or management that complements existing department strengths and fosters collaboration
• Commitment to education, with the ability to teach core and advanced courses and mentor students in construction engineering and management at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated service to the construction profession and ability to develop working relationships with the construction community
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Application Instructions: A complete application consists of:

1. Cover letter addressing all preferred qualifications and indicating whether you wish to be considered for Associate or Full Professor
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Research Statement
4. Teaching Statement
5. List of five professional references
    

For best consideration, applications should be received by January 2, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Apply at https://unmjobs.unm.edu/ and reference requisition number req34858.

For inquiries, contact:
Professor Julie Allred, Search Committee Chair at jeallred@unm.edu.