Engineering, Assistant Professor (Environmental Engineering), Tenure Track

Loyola University Of Chicago; Chicago, Pasadena (IL, CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking a dedicated Assistant Professor in Environmental Engineering. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing department, focusing on innovative research in wastewater treatment and environmental sustainability. The ideal candidate will engage with a diverse student body and participate in a collaborative academic environment. Join a vibrant community committed to excellence in teaching and research, where your contributions will shape the future of engineering education. This position is perfect for those passionate about mentoring students and advancing research in a Jesuit, Catholic educational context.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Environmental or Computer Engineering.
• Demonstrated potential for research and teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate environmental engineering courses.
• Engage in research and departmental service.

Skills

Research Excellence

Teaching Skills

Student Mentorship

External Funding Acquisition

Education

PhD in Environmental Engineering

PhD in Computer Engineering

Job description

Position Details

Position Details

Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

The Department of Engineering in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2025. Engineering at Loyola is relatively new, having graduated its inaugural undergraduate class in 2019 and achieved ABET accreditation in 2020. It is consistently ranked in the Top 60 in the annual U.S. News and World Report Best Undergraduate Programs (No Doctorate) list, and in the Top 10 in the annual American Society for Engineering Education Percentage of Bachelors Degrees Awarded to Women list. The department serves 150 majors and has 3 specializations in the areas of Biomedical, Computer, and Environmental Engineering. For more information about the Department of Engineering, please visit its website at luc.edu/engineering.

We welcome candidates with strong research and teaching profiles in environmental engineering wastewater research. Because Loyola's Environmental Engineering specialization emphasizes wastewater treatment, we are seeking candidates with significant background in wastewater contaminant removal, alternative wastewater disinfection methods, or stormwater management.

This search is part of a College-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding researchers and teachers who are reflective of our diverse student body, committed to interdisciplinarity, dedicated to the pursuit of external grants, and appreciative of a Jesuit, Catholic education. As a University that is situated in the world-class, multicultural City of Chicago and dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from underrepresented and underserved populations, we especially encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.

Duties and Responsibilities: This position involves teaching undergraduate environmental engineering and core engineering courses. The successful candidate will pursue a strong program of scholarship and engage in service at the department level or above.

The candidate will have a PhD in Environmental Engineering or Computer Engineering at the time of appointment. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in research and teaching, obtaining external funding, and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

The candidate will have a PhD in Environmental Engineering or Computer Engineering at the time of appointment. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in research and teaching, obtaining external funding, and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances.

Job Title	Engineering, Assistant Professor (Environmental Engineering), Tenure Track
Position Title	Engineering, Assistant Professor (Environmental Engineering), Tenure Track
Position Number
Job Category	University Faculty
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Location Code	ENGINEERING
Department Name	ENGINEERING
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Physical Demands	None
Working Conditions	None
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Open Date	01/16/2025
Close Date
Salary Range	$95,000- $105,000
Additional Salary Information
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants should submit to www.careers.luc.edu (1) letter of interest; (2) current Curriculum Vitae; (3) statement outlining the applicant's research agenda; (4) statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (5) statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching, scholarship, and service; and (6) names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt asking them to submit their letters). Please direct inquiries to: Brook Abegaz, Ph.D. Loyola University Chicago Engineering 1032 W. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60660 [e-mail] Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before February 24 will receive full consideration. As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/30722
Job Number	8501045
Organizational Location	PROVOST

Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	08/11/2025
Position End Date
Open Until Filled	Yes