Assistant Professor - Environmental Engineering

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Engineering

Please read the job description carefully before applying. The essential functions are the fundamental job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Additional job duties may be assigned as needed.

Applicants who do not fully meet the minimum qualifications or who do not fully complete the application as instructed will not be considered. Applicants are responsible for demonstrating that they possess the qualifications advertised for the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure applicants of an interview.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

All applicants are required to apply online at https://jobs.tntech.edu.Applicants are required to upload a cover letter describing the candidate's experience; curriculum vitae; teaching philosophy; statement on potential research activities; contact information of three professional references; and a copy of transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire) at time of application. If selected for an interview, references will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter.

Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials will be considered incomplete and will be excluded from review. Review of applications will begin on April 16th, 2024; open until filled.

Position Information

Position Information

Position Number 130260 Working Title Assistant Professor

• Environmental Engineering Job Title Assistant Professor Job Type Department Civil and Environmental Engineering Job Purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing an externally funded research program, and providing service to the department, university, and profession.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions

Responsible for developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing an externally funded research program, and providing service to the department, university, and profession. Teaching of related courses in the curriculum may also be required depending upon the candidate's area of expertise and the needs of the department. Participation in the senior design course is expected.

Expertise in one or more of the following areas are expected:

• Climate change impacts on water resources and related infrastructure

• Air quality and pollution control

• Water quality and/or environmental process modeling; fate and transport modeling

• Groundwater engineering

• Environmental informatics (big data, large-scale geospatial modeling, sensors and sensor network, intelligent engineering, and cyber physical systems in environmental engineering)

Minimum Qualifications

BS in an engineering field; Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering field by the start date of employment; potential for interdisciplinary research activities; potential to develop and maintain an externally-funded research program leading to national and international recognition; potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly activities; potential to teach core environmental engineering courses and develop new courses related to their area of expertise; excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

B.S. in Civil Engineering or closely related field; Professional Engineer (PE) licensure; industry experience; a track record of excellence in teaching; evidence of grantsmanship, research, and scholarly activities; evidence of professional and scholarly service.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 2024. Benefits Information

Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

Posting Details

Posting Date 02/16/2024 Screening Date 04/15/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants are required to apply online at https://jobs.tntech.edu.Applicants are required to upload a cover letter describing the candidate's experience; curriculum vitae; teaching philosophy; statement on potential research activities; contact information of three professional references; and a copy of transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire) at time of application. If selected for an interview, references will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter.

Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials will be considered incomplete and will be excluded from review. Review of applications will begin on April 16th, 2024; open until filled.