What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor position at University of Idaho?
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.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Civil Engineering and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or closely related field at time of hire.
- 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
Application Instructions
This position is open until filled with first consideration being given to completed applications submitted by December 1, 2026. A complete application consists of a CV, letter of application, a teaching statement, a research statement, and a list of at least 3 references. Apply online: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/53073
EEO/AA Policy
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.