ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR

PhD in Transportation Engineering or a closely related field.

The Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment (ESSIE in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE)) at the University of Florida is soliciting applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Transportation Engineering and to serve as the Director of the I-STREET (Implementing Solutions from Transportation Research and Evaluation of Emerging Technologies) Lab. We welcome applicants with research expertise in emerging transportation technologies (e.g., connected / autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, AI, digital twins).

I-STREET is a “living lab” on the University of Florida’s (UF) campus, surrounding roadway networks, and across the state of Florida. It is a collaboration between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the City of Gainesville (CoG), and the University of Florida’s Transportation Institute (UFTI). Autonomous vehicles, smart devices, and sensors are tested and deployed through I-STREET to enhance mobility and safety. I-STREET is officially recognized by the Florida Legislature making it a resource for state and local governments, the transportation industry, and universities. The I-STREET director will strengthen Florida’s national leadership in advancing transportation technology development and deployment in partnership with public agencies and the private sector. More information about I-STREET is available here https://istreet.ce.ufl.edu/

Responsibilities for the successful candidate include.

• leading the I-STREET lab,
• building an impactful research program on emerging transportation technologies
• teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and
• contributing to department service activities.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience

PhD in Transportation Engineering or a closely related field.

• Outstanding record of excellence in research and teaching to merit appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
• Exceptional leadership skills:
  • Create a trans-disciplinary research program on transportation technologies.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Liaison with state Department of Transportation and State Legislature
• Experience engaging with local, state, and federal Transportation agencies.
• Extensive industry network

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately, with the first full committee screening occurring on January 31, 2026, and will continue to review applications until the position is filled. You must apply by submitting an application through UFCareers via https://jobs.ufl.edu/ (Job 537449). The application consists of attached PDF files of the following required documents: 1. Cover letter (summary, introduction related to hiring emphasis areas)  2. Curriculum vitae (including a 1-page CV highlights) 3. Names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of no less than three and up to five references. Additional documents should be uploaded as one PDF to the “other documents” selection in the application. 4. A personal research program vision statement detailing short-and long-term goals. 5. A vision statement and plan for I-STREET detailing short-and long-term goals (identify any synergies with personal research program). 6. A personal teaching statement describing the applicant’s teaching experience and interests. The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2026. For further questions, please contact Dr. Lily Elefteriadou at elefter@ce.ufl.edu.

The University of Florida (UF) is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities. UF is home to HiPerGator, the fastest AI supercomputer in higher education, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is undergoing a major expansion in faculty, research, and facilities with a strong focus on artificial intelligence. In Fall 2023, UF opened Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology, a 260,000-square-foot facility that serves as the hub for AI.

For more information about college initiatives, visit eng.ufl.edu

Additional Requirements

• The selected candidate must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Transcripts marked “Issued to Student” will not be considered official.
• Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Additional Information

The University and College count among its greatest strengths a community of faculty, students and staff having diverse perspectives who support a culture of respect and dignity where learning and research thrive. UF is committed to equal education, opportunity, and access.

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• Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
• All searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.