Environmental Engineering

Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Michigan University’s School of Engineering and Technology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Environmental Engineering starting August 2027. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratories and develop an externally funded research program.

Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in solid and hazardous waste engineering or molecular biology techniques for environmental engineering; responsibilities include

Qualifications

• Potential for outstanding teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to student success and fostering an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratories.
• Develop an externally funded research program and secure funding.
• Advise students in research and capstone design projects; contribute service to department and university.
• Teach courses in Environmental Engineering and related areas as needed.

Skills

Teaching aptitude

Communication skills

Research potential

External funding ability

Education

PhD in Environmental Engineering or related field

Job description

Environmental Engineering (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

• CV


• statement of teaching philosophy (2 page max)


• statement of research (2 page max)


• contact information for 3 professional references

Position is open until filled, although priority consideration will be given to applications completed by October 19, 2026.

Position Information

Posting Number: F-1054

Position Title: Environmental Engineering (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)

College/Unit: College of Science and Engineering

Home Department: School of Engineering and Technology

Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year

Employment Status: Full-Time

Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)

Position Classification:

Position Begin Date: 08/23/2027

Position End Date:

Position Summary: The School of Engineering & Technology at Central Michigan University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to support the Environmental Engineering program. The start date for this position is August 2027. We seek a colleague with expertise in any aspect of Environmental Engineering, but preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds in one of the following areas:

• Solid and hazardous waste engineering


• Molecular biology techniques for environmental engineering (e.g., qPCR, metagenomics, etc.)

The selected candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratories, develop an externally funded research program, advise students in research and capstone design projects, and contribute service to benefit the program, School, College, University, profession, and surrounding community. The selected candidate will teach required and elective courses in the Environmental Engineering program but may also teach general engineering and engineering technology courses (depending on specific expertise) that support all programs within the School.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Ecological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field. Candidates with a Ph.D. in a related, non-engineering field must have an undergraduate engineering degree in one of the disciplines listed above to be considered for this position. Exceptional ABD candidates will be considered if their degree is completed by the start of the appointment.


• Potential for outstanding teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and the ability to teach core and elective courses offered within the School.


• Demonstrated record of quality research and ability to develop a rigorous scholarship program that involves students.


• Strong commitment to research that attracts external funding and leads to publications in competitive peer-reviewed journals.


• Commitment to student success and fostering a supportive environment for every member of our university community.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of effective teaching as the lead instructor.


• Demonstrated record of securing external funding.


• Postdoctoral experience (academic or industry).


• Experience integrating high impact teaching practices (e.g., active learning, project-based learning) into the classroom.


• Professional engineering licensure, or possibility of obtaining licensure in the near future.


• Relevant industrial or government experience.


• Background in environmental remediation, solid and hazardous waste engineering, molecular biology techniques for environmental engineering (e.g., qPCR, metagenomics, etc.), or air pollution engineering.

About the Department

The School of Engineering and Technology (SET) is housed in the College of Science and Engineering (CSE). SET has four undergraduate Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, and Environmental Engineering), three undergraduate Engineering Technology (Industrial, Mechanical, and Product Design Engineering Technology) and a graduate (MS in Engineering) program. All undergraduate programs are accredited by ABET. SET presently has 24 full‑time faculty members. Courses are taught in an attractive 70,000 square foot engineering & technology building which houses more than twenty laboratories and support spaces.

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125‑year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student‑athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid‑American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small‑town living with big‑city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

Posting Begins

Posting Begins 09/14/2026

Posting Ends

Open Until Filled Yes

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

EEO Statement

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