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

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.

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.

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