Assistant Professor in Construction Engineering

The School of Applied Sciences and Engineering at Universidad EAFIT invites candidates to apply to multiple faculty positions in the Area of Territories and Cities. We are looking to fill two tenure-track vacancies by the beginning of 2026, at the level of Assistant Professor. Hiring dates are flexible. 

Viable candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree (by the time of appointment) in science or engineering, depending on the application details provided below. Successful candidates will be expected to teach basic and advance science and engineering courses, mandatory core and elective trajectory courses, in related undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as in continuing/executive education programs; to establish and grow a recognized research program, and to contribute to established research groups and the strategic goals of the thrust area of affiliation; to have the ability to transfer scientific knowledge to organizations and society, and participate in consulting projects or have interest in entrepreneurship; and to help advance the overall success of the School of Applied Sciences and Engineering, and the University.

The candidate is expected to have both professional and teaching experience in engineering-related fields, with a strong background in the execution and technical management of construction projects. Proven experience in the industrialization of construction processes and the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodologies is required. Special consideration will be given to experience in on-site construction processes, as well as the ability to integrate technological solutions into construction, such as process automation, the use of IoT in the field, and information management in construction projects.

Successful candidates are expected to be proficient in English.