From: Smith, Brian L (bls2z) bls2z@virginia.edu [mailto:cieadh-service@lists.iienet.org]
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Subject: Open Rank Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Position - University of Virginia
Open Rank Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Position in the Department of
Engineering Systems and Environment
The Department of Engineering Systems and Environment (ESE) at the University Virginia (UVA)
invites applications for an open rank tenure-track/tenured faculty position in support of the ESE's
mission: to advance the design, management, and operation of complex systems integrating people
and technology across scales.
ESE is a newly established department that includes faculty and students working on engineering
systems ranging from personalized technologies, to decision-support systems for companies and
organizations, to large-scale civil and environmental infrastructure. Current research focus areas in
the department include: (1) health care systems engineering, (2) smart cities, (3) environmental
engineering, (4) intelligent decision and control systems, (5) systems assurance and resilience, and
(6) cyber-human systems. More information on these areas can be found at
https://engineering.virginia.edu/departments/engineering-systems-and-environment/research. The
department has experienced strong growth in external funding and graduate programs, with over 40
faculty, 200 graduate students, 400 undergraduate students, and $10 million in annual research
expenditures.
We seek applications from candidates that can contribute to advancing any of the six research focus
areas listed above. Of particular interest are candidates whose research advances either smart and
connected communities, health care, or defense/aerospace application domains. We seek
candidates both advancing general methods and those advancing knowledge for specific application
domains. Preference will be given to candidates whose research complements and multiplies the
current strengths of the department, contributes to advancing technology for the public good, and
promotes a collaborative, diverse, and vibrant community.
We encourage applications from faculty seeking to address complex, systems-oriented research
problems that cross traditional disciplinary boundaries. UVA provides many opportunities for crossdisciplinary
and interdisciplinary research. For example, many ESE faculty are members of the Link
Lab (http://linklab.virginia.edu), UVA's world-class center of excellence in Cyber-Physical Systems
(CPS) with faculty from across the Engineering School. Many also particulate in pan-university
institutes like the Environmental Resilience Institute (https://eri.virginia.edu) and the newly founded
School of Data Science (https://datascience.virginia.edu), bringing engineering perspectives to these
broader initiatives across UVA. Joint appointment with other departments is also very common and
encouraged within the Engineering School at UVA. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in
engineering, computer science, or closely related field prior to the start date of this position.
Candidates must be able to contribute to the teaching mission of the department, which offers
undergraduate and graduate degree programs in systems engineering and in civil engineering. A
record of excellence in research, as appropriate for the candidate's rank, and a commitment to
teaching excellence is required. Appointment with tenure requires documented excellence in
research and teaching, and an emerging national reputation.
To view and full job ad and to apply, please visit https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and
search for positing R0010956. Applicant screening will begin November 1, 2019 and applications will
be given full consideration if submitted before December 1, 2019. Applications will continue to be
accepted until the position is filled. The expected start date will be in August 2020. Please direct
questions to Professor Jonathan Goodall, search committee chair.
Brian L. Smith, PE
Professor and Chair
Engineering Systems and Environment – Home of Civil, Systems, and Environmental Engineering
E briansmith@virginia.edu
P 434.243.8585
M 434.981.5571
F 434.982.2972
University of Virginia
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Olsson 114B
151 Engineer's Way
400747
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4747
engineering.virginia.edu/departments/engineering-systems-and-environment
