About this TENURE-TRACK-Department of Architectural Engineering, Assistant or Associate Professor in Digital Twins for the Built Environment role at Penn State University
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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Department of Architectural Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA, together with the Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences, is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-line position in Architectural Engineering (AE) at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the area of digital twins for the built environment. Digital twins are transforming the industry, enabling real-time monitoring, optimization, and innovation across the design, construction, and operations of buildings and infrastructure. The successful candidate could teach in any or multiple AE specialty areas. This position would align with efforts across Penn State in the areas of the built environment, data sciences, industrialized construction, and building energy systems.
The Department of Architectural Engineering is one of the largest and leading architectural engineering programs in the country. The Department offers B.A.E., M.A.E., M.S., M.Eng., and Ph.D. degree programs in architectural engineering and conducts research across construction engineering and management, structural systems, building mechanical systems, lighting and electrical systems, and emerging digital technologies. The Department has a dedicated faculty and staff forming a strong sense of community. Further information on the Department can be found at http://www.ae.psu.edu/.
Penn State’s Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation is a university-wide research institute within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research focused on advancing innovation across the built environment. The Institute brings together over 150 interdisciplinary experts in engineering, artificial intelligence, construction, energy, materials, health, and public policy to address complex challenges in how buildings and infrastructure are designed, built, operated, and experienced. Institute faculty gain access to interdisciplinary collaborators across Penn State, industry and government partners, grant and proposal-development support, opportunities for industry-sponsored and applied research, Living Laboratory projects and testbeds, and competitive seed funding. Further information on the Cocoziello Institute can be found at https://cocoziello.psu.edu/.
Penn State's Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) is a university-wide institute within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research that advances interdisciplinary research at the intersection of computation, data, and domain science. ICDS brings together researchers from across the University to address complex scientific, engineering, and societal challenges through advanced computing, artificial intelligence, data science, and digital technologies. Faculty affiliated with ICDS benefit from access to world-class advanced cyberinfrastructure, interdisciplinary collaborators across Penn State, competitive seed funding programs, research development services, training opportunities, and partnerships with government, industry, and academic organizations. Further information about ICDS can be found at https://icds.psu.edu/.
The Assistant Professor should possess a Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field by the appointment start date; must have demonstrated ability as a teacher or researcher; and must have shown definite evidence of growth in scholarly or professional achievement. The Associate Professor should possess the same qualifications as the Assistant Professor, but must also provide evidence of an established reputation in scholarly or professional achievement. The successful candidate is expected to teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels across the Architectural Engineering curriculum, to develop an internationally recognized, externally-funded research program in digital twins and related technologies, and to contribute to the operation and promotion of the department, college, university, and profession through service. The successful candidate will also assume a key role in interdisciplinary research collaborations, particularly in partnership with the Cocoziello Institute and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences. The successful candidate should be a collaborative leader who will promote and enhance excellence and innovation in interdisciplinary research.
Applications must be submitted directly on the Penn State site. Nominations and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Screening of applicants will begin on December 6, 2026. Applicants should submit the following documents: a cover letter (2-page max); a curriculum vitae; a statement on research (3-page max); a statement on teaching (2-page max); copies of 3 key publications; and names and addresses of four professional references. System limitations allow a total of 5 documents (5 MB per document) as part of your application. Please combine all materials, except the key publications, into a single PDF, and compile the publications into a separate PDF to meet the 5-document limit. For more information about the position, please contact John Messner, Chair of the Search Committee, at jim101@psu.edu.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
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BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
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