Assistant Professor Position in Environmental Engineering (Tenure-Track, F02641)

Old Dominion University • Norfolk, VA

46d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) in the Batten College of Engineering and Technology (BCET) at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, VA, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Environmental Engineering starting in Fall 2026. This is a 10-month appointment. Hampton Roads experiences one of the highest rates of sea level rise on the East Coast, making it a prime research area to study the effects of rising waters on coastal infrastructures and resilience. The region houses critical infrastructure including military bases and major ports. The new faculty member will play a critical role in the BCET's strategic vision for tackling global challenges related to coastal resilience and national security. The prime objective is to strengthen and expand the research expertise in environmental engineering specializing in environmental water quality, water/wastewater treatment, resource recovery, modeling wastewater treatment and water distribution systems, and biosolids treatment. The position provides opportunities to develop research collaborations with Hampton Roads Sanitation District's (HRSD) Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT), a multiyear project to replenish the groundwater supply in the overdrawn Potomac Aquifer. Other collaboration potentials exist with researchers in the College of Sciences (CoS), Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (ICAR), School of Data Science (SDS), School of Public Service (SPS), Virginia Modeling Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC), local government agencies such as the City of Norfolk, and federal partners including the U.S. Navy, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The candidate is expected to possess research expertise in some of the following areas: Advanced water and wastewater treatment technologies Water reuse, circular water systems, decentralized treatment technologies for water sustainability and resilience Resource recovery (e.g., nutrients, critical minerals) from wastewater Application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in water and wastewater treatment technologies Physio-chemical processes and aquatic chemistry Data-driven management of water infrastructure Emerging contaminants (e.g., PFAS and microplastics) and water quality monitoring

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline completed by May 2026.
• Must be able to develop and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses in civil and environmental engineering
• Have plans for acquiring and sustaining sponsored research

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research and scholarly publications.
• Have experience of conducting sponsored research.
• Have experience in teaching.
• Have plans for developing interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research collaborations to advance the water research program in the department.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or plan to acquire in the near future.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a nationally and internationally recognized sponsored research program
• Develop and teach undergraduate courses in civil and environmental engineering
• Supervise and mentor students and serve on committees
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities
• Play an active role in the growth of research and educational programs in CEE

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees