Regular Faculty in Water-Environment Engineering

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho in Moscow invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in water-environment engineering within Civil & Environmental Engineering. The rank and tenure status are negotiable based on qualifications.

The successful candidate will teach water-environment courses, advise students, and develop a externally funded research program. Collaboration across water quality, treatment, and ecohydraulics is encouraged.

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.

Responsibilities

• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Develop a strong externally funded research program.
• Teach traditional civil engineering water-environment courses.
• Collaborate with faculty across water quality, treatment, and ecohydraulics.

Skills

Water environment engineering

Research productivity

Written and oral communication

PE licensure in Idaho (within 5 years)

Education

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

Job description

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

• 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

POSTING INFORMATION

• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Contingency: N/A
• Visa Sponsorship: Uncertain
• Degree Requirement Timeline: Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.