Assistant/Associate Faculty in Environmental Engineering

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in water-environment engineering within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The successful candidate will teach and develop courses in water-environment topics, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and build an externally funded research program.

Rank and tenure are negotiable, with exceptional candidates potentially eligible for tenure.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Expertise in water and/or environmental engineering.
• Record of research productivity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to obtain PE licensure in Idaho within 5 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop water-environment engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Develop a strong externally funded research program and mentor students.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty and participate in the Water Resources Graduate Program.

Skills

Water engineering

Environmental engineering

Research productivity

Written communication

Oral communication

PE licensure

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Regular Faculty

Posting Number: F001456P

Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

Location: Moscow

Primary Division/College:

Primary Unit:

Employee Category: Faculty

Classification Group Title:

Position Control Number: 2983

Suffix: 00

Contingency Code: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.0

Contract Basis: Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/16/2027

FLSA Status: Exempt

Tenure Tracking: Negotiable (must be justified)

Rank: Negotiable (must be justified)

Extension Type: Not Applicable

Administrative Appointment Type:

Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):

Position Summary

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at theUniversityofIdaho seeks candidates for a full-time tenure track assistant professor or tenure track or tenured associate professor in the broad area of water-environment engineering. Exceptionalcandidates may be eligible for a tenured appointment. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in the college and department bylaws.

We seek candidates with teaching and research interests in emerging areas of environmental engineering and topics of significantsocietal importance. Candidates with expertise in areas such as waste treatment, contaminant fate and transport, environmentalmicrobiology and biotechnology, wastewater-based epidemiology, resource recovery, bio-based energy systems, water supply and quality, environmental aspects of mining, floods and droughts, groundwater systems, or other areas of environmental engineering relevant to society are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty with expertise in water quality and treatment, wastewater treatment and resource recovery, and ecohydraulics. Water-related research is strong across the University of Idaho, including through its interdisciplinary Water Resources Graduate Program, which brings together faculty from multiple departments. These strengths provide ample opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration. The candidate will advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and is expected to develop a strong externally funded research program that supports graduate students and produces high-quality scholarly publications.

The successful candidate will teach traditional civil engineering water-environment courses and develop courses in their area of expertise.

We are committed to providing a high-quality education through teaching excellence and to fostering a productive, collaborative, and collegial environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

Unit/Department Summary: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering |University of Idaho

Administrative Summary

Teaching & Advising: 40%

Scholarship & Creative Activity: 55%

Outreach & Extension: 0%

University Service & Leadership: 5%

Minimum Education/Degree Required

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or closely related field
• Expertise in water and/or environmental engineering
• Record of research productivity
• Experience with effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to obtain licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Idaho within 5 years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting externally funded research
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in area of expertise
• Professional experience in private practice or public agency
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary environments

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Closing Date

Posting Date: 10/09/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Applicant Resources

https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

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