The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and the School of
Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment (SSEBE) seek applications for a tenured or
tenure-track faculty position in the field of smart and sustainable transportation systems. The
School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment (SSEBE), one of the eight Fulton
Schools, houses a vibrant transportation engineering research community (learn more at
https://research.engineering.asu.edu), comprising a group of faculty members who are leaders in
transportation systems modeling, design of sustainable and resilient transportation infrastructure,
and multimodal transportation planning across ASU and beyond.
Candidates will have a Ph.D. in civil engineering, or a closely related field, with research and
scholarly focus in one or more of the following topic areas:
• Multimodal Transportation Systems Integration: Analysis and design of integrated
multimodal transportation systems with a focus on interactions between modes.
• State-of-the-art Traffic Control Technologies: Smart traffic control systems that
leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to promote efficiency and safety of transportation
networks
• Sensing Technologies for Smart and Sustainable Transportation: Harnessing sensors
and personalized mobile applications to enhance transportation system performance and
integration with other urban systems.
• Traveler Safety and Risk: Investigating strategies and technologies to enhance traveler
safety and minimize risks.
• Connected and Automated Vehicles: Analysis and testing of connected and automated
vehicle technologies and their impacts on urban systems
• Advanced Data Analytics and Modeling: Development of AI algorithms, machine
learning techniques, and statistical and econometric methods to analyze a variety of
transportation and land use data streams
• Energy and Environmental Aspects of Transportation: Analysis of interactions
between transportation and energy/environmental systems with a focus on designing
sustainable and climate-resilient transportation systems
• Innovative transportation infrastructure design: Innovations in infrastructure design
and delivery to advance sustainability, impact mitigation, integration of smart technology,
accommodation of safe multimodal interactions, and healthy built environments
Candidates will be expected to support the ABET accredited Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable
Engineering curricula and enhance the capacity of existing centers and initiatives including the
TOMNET and Travel Behavior and Demand (TBD) University Transportation Centers, the
Institute of Automated Mobility (IAM), and the Arizona New Economy Initiative Extreme
Environments Science and Technology Center. Situated in one of the fastest growing metropolitan
areas in the country, ASU offers prospective faculty members enormous opportunities to test and
evaluate advanced transportation technologies and solutions.
As part of its New American University imperatives, ASU seeks candidates whose research aligns
with addressing critical mobility and accessibility challenges, environmental impacts, global
health and wellbeing, and sustainable futures. We seek applicants who will contribute to our
academic programs, promote transdisciplinary teaching and research, and help the university to
achieve its aspirations, including enabling student success, transforming society, valuing
entrepreneurship, and conducting use-inspired research. Faculty members in the Fulton Schools
are expected to develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program,
adopt effective pedagogical practices in the development and delivery of in-person and online
graduate and undergraduate courses, advise both undergraduate and graduate student research
projects, and undertake service activities. Professional engineering licensure or the ability to obtain
registration in a timely manner is desirable.
Successful candidates will support the mission of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and are
expected to participate in interdisciplinary research and teaching endeavors both within and
beyond the Fulton Schools. Although the tenure home may be in any of the Ira A. Fulton Schools
of Engineering, the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment (SSEBE) is
currently the most involved in the interest areas of the search. The School offers undergraduate
and graduate degree programs in Civil, Environmental, Sustainable, and Construction
Engineering, and in Construction Management and Technology. SSEBE has 60 faculty members,
1,450 undergraduate and 800 graduate students, and generates annual research expenditures of
nearly $30 million per year.
This search is part of ASU’s engagement with the Arizona’s New Economy Initiative (NEI), a
bold effort to ensure that Arizona leads the new economy that will rely on engineering, computing,
and technology to drive sustainable growth, resilience, and opportunities for all. NEI investments
in the Fulton Schools of Engineering will grow our world class faculty to accelerate research
outcomes and to broaden student access to our programs; support Science and Technology Centers
to foster the growth of new economy industries; and expand experiential learning and workforce
training opportunities.
Appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank commensurate with the
candidate’s experience and accomplishments. The position is anticipated to start in August 2024,
but accommodations can be made for the selected candidate.
Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in civil engineering, or a closely related field, with a focus in transportation
• Research and scholarly focus on transportation systems design, analysis, and technology
• Demonstrated evidence of research capability and commitment to teaching excellence as
appropriate to the candidate’s rank
• Demonstrated evidence of ability to procure sponsored research and generate scholarly
articles in the interest areas of the search, as appropriate to the candidate’s rank
• Strong written and oral communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
• Professional engineering licensure or the ability to obtain registration in a timely manner
For associate and full professor candidates:
• Demonstrated record of securing external funding for research programs
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching that incorporates active learning
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2023; if not filled, applications will continue to be
accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be
reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. To apply, visit
https://hiring.engineering.asu.edu/ and select “apply now” next to the corresponding position.
Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following:
• Cover letter
• Comprehensive curriculum vitae
• Statement of research vision and plans (2 pages maximum)
• Statement of teaching interests, philosophy, and methods (2 pages maximum)
• Contact information for 3-5 professional references
The ASU Charter states, “ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by
whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and
discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social,
cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.” The Fulton Schools of Engineering are
dedicated to cultivating excellence, delivering innovation that matters, encouraging bold thinking,
fostering a community of learning and collaboration, and building a foundation for all to be
successful. Applicants are encouraged to address how their past, current and future activities align
with the ASU Charter and Fulton Schools of Engineering values in their application materials.
For more information or questions about this position, please contact the search committee chair
Prof. Xuesong Zhou at xzhou74@asu.edu.
