Regular Faculty - Civil & Environmental Engineering

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The search seeks candidates for the broad area of water-environment engineering with rank and tenure negotiable based on qualifications.

We encourage applications from individuals with teaching and research interests in environmental engineering, water quality, wastewater management, and related areas.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or closely related field are required.
• Expertise in water and/or environmental engineering is required.
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication.
• Ability to obtain PE licensure in Idaho within 5 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Develop and sustain externally funded research programs.
• Teach water-environment related courses and other civil engineering topics.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across the college and university.

Skills

Environmental engineering

Research productivity

Written and oral communication

PE licensure plan

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Primary Faculty Position Summary

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Idaho 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. Exceptional candidates 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.

Regular Faculty

University of Idaho

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Division/College: College of Engineering

Department: Civil & Environmental Engineering

Position Classification: Regular Faculty

Rank: Negotiable

Tenure Status: Negotiable

Location: Moscow

FTE: 1.0

Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

FLSA Status: Exempt

Type of Appointment: Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/16/2027

Position Overview

Primary Faculty Position Summary

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Idaho 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. Exceptional candidates 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 significant societal importance. Candidates with expertise in areas such as waste treatment, contaminant fate and transport, environmental microbiology 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.

Teaching & Advising Effort

40%

Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort

55%

Outreach & Extension Effort

0%

University Service & Leadership Effort

5%

Required Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or closely related field

Required Experience

• 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 Experience

• 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 And Working Conditions

N/A

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contingency

N/A