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William A. Patterson Distinguished Chair in Transportation

McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University invites applications for the William A. Patterson Distinguished Chair in Transportation at the tenured Full Professor level.

The successful candidate is expected to:

  • Build and sustain a world-class research program in the broad area of transportation systems (passenger and freight), while fostering collaborative research across Northwestern’s faculty.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels within the McCormick School of Engineering.
  • Provide leadership for NUTC and strengthen the Center’s partnerships with the transportation industry through active engagement with the BAC.

While the primary appointment is expected to be in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, candidates with complementary disciplinary backgrounds whose research and teaching align with the strategic priorities of The McCormick School and NUTC are encouraged to apply. Northwestern fosters close cross-departmental collaboration and supports flexible faculty appointments, including joint and courtesy appointments, for scholars whose work bridges multiple disciplines.

The successful candidate must be a senior academician with an established reputation as a transportation scholar and demonstrated ability to develop and lead innovative research programs in this field.  They must merit an appointment as a tenured full professor suitable for appointment within McCormick School of Engineering.

Application process

To ensure timely consideration, applications should be received by 1/31/2026.  Review will continue until the position is filled. All application materials should be submitted exclusively via the web interface at William A. Patterson Distinguished Chair in Transportation Application. Inquiries should be directed to CEECareers at CEECareers@northwestern.edu.

To learn more about this position, follow this link: William A. Patterson Distinguished Chair in Transportation

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