The University of New Brunswick’s Department of Civil Engineering, in the Faculty of Engineering, Fredericton campus, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Transportation Engineering at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This position has an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027, or soon thereafter as may be negotiated with the successful applicant. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Review of applications will commence by August 4, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of New Brunswick respectfully acknowledges that its Fredericton campus sits on unsurrendered and unceded traditional Wolastoqey land. The lands of Wabanaki people were recognized in a series of Peace and Friendship Treaties to establish an ongoing relationship of peace, friendship and mutual respect between equal nations. The river that runs by our university is known as Wolastoq, along which live Wolastoqiyik, “the people of the beautiful and bountiful river.” Wolastoq is also known as the St. John River.

The Department is seeking candidates with teaching and research experience and/or interest in one or more of the following areas: Transportation Geometric Design, Transportation Safety (including Road Safety Engineering), Traffic Engineering, Transportation Microsimulation, Transportation Data Analysis, Context Sensitive Design. 

Transportation engineering around the world is continually evolving to meet society’s mobility needs. The transportation engineer of tomorrow will not only be called upon to be proficient in the design, analysis and development of safer infrastructure and more efficient services, but also to apply the lessons learned from the past about the impact of transportation engineering decision-making on society to produce a more inclusive system.  The growing recognition of public desire for the transition of vehicle spaces to people places, fostering active transportation and transit priority, incorporating complete streets, while also fostering regional and rural passenger and freight movement require both an understanding of the past, vision for the future, and the skills to connect the two. Research and training in these areas will contribute to UNB’s strategic research plan goal to mobilize knowledge to transform communities.

This is an opportunity for an individual to join a Civil Engineering Department in a period of growth while placing increased emphasis on the profession’s impacts on society and the environment through collaborative research and education offerings and contribute to research and teaching in transportation engineering. Our department delivers accredited BScE programs in Civil Engineering and Geological Engineering, offering fundamental undergraduate courses in transportation engineering and materials, as well as advanced electives, graduate courses, and research in areas of transportation engineering, transportation planning, pavement engineering. 

Fredericton is an excellent setting to establish a research program focused on transportation engineering that is transformational for communities.  The city is central to New Brunswick while maintaining air connections to major Canadian hubs that can facilitate travel globally. This position would work collaboratively with the Transportation Group, which includes positions in Transportation Planning, Pavement Engineering, and Economics. The world is our laboratory, and the UNB Transportation Group works with many transportation infrastructure and service providers to advance research and practice in Atlantic Canada, while also sharing these lessons nationally and internationally. 

This position also presents an opportunity to provide leadership for communities and infrastructure owners in terms of adapting existing transportation infrastructure for new uses, adapting to the impacts of climate change, and improving transportation safety and mobility. This can be done through establishing and maintaining an innovative, externally funded, research program, and contributing to the training of highly qualified professionals. 

Applicants will be expected to have a PhD in Civil Engineering or a related field with evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, excellence in research and teaching and a commitment to an inclusive learning and working environment. Experience in engineering practice is also desirable, and the potential to collaborate with and complement other researchers in the Department or at the University will be considered an asset. Applicants must be eligible and willing to register as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of New Brunswick.

Applicants can apply by clicking here: https://jobs.careerbeacon.com/apply/2231586?utm_source=sharepage-jobboards&utm_campaign=refer&utm_medium=in-app. Please include in a single PDF file: a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of research, and a teaching dossier (including aspects of EDI). In addition, please provide three academic references with their contact information. 

The Department of Civil Engineering has faculty members with research expertise in all major subdisciplines including construction, environmental, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, materials, structural, and transportation. The Department of Civil Engineering has many well-established working and research partnerships with public and private organizations regionally, nationally, and internationally, that provide many opportunities for collaboration. The Department hosts several specialty research chairs and research groups. Further information about the Department is available at: https://www.unb.ca/fredericton/engineering/depts/civil/index.html.

The University of New Brunswick has been nurturing discovery and innovation for over 200 years. The Fredericton campus, in the capital city of New Brunswick, delivered the first lecture in Civil Engineering in Canada in 1854. The Department of Civil Engineering offers 4-year bachelor’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Geological Engineering, and research-based graduate degrees programs (MEng, MScE, PhD) in Civil Engineering. The combined undergraduate and graduate student enrolment is typically 350 to 400.

The salary range and fringe benefits for this position are defined in the Association of University of New Brunswick Teachers (AUNBT) 2025 – 2029 Collective Agreement sections 35 and 36B.

We recognize that career paths are not always linear, particularly for individuals from marginalized groups, and we encourage applicants to explain the impact any career interruptions may have had on their research history. The University of New Brunswick ensures that employment opportunities are accessible to all applicants. To request accommodations at any stage in the recruitment and hiring process, please contact the University’s Recruitment & Employee Experience Specialist at 506-453-4648 or people@unb.ca.

Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.