Assistant Professor

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS

34d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Kansas (KU) Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) seeks an outstanding individual for a tenure-track open rank position in environmental engineering, with a specialty in wastewater engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of the department's academic and research programs in environmental engineering and to KU's broader research community. This search is focused on candidates whose scholarship advances wastewater engineering. Relevant areas may include, but are not limited to, advanced physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes; resource and energy recovery; water reuse; emerging contaminants; environmental biotechnology and microbiology; decentralized treatment; process modeling, sensing, automation, and optimization; and resilient and sustainable wastewater systems. The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate in environmental engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate the potential to develop a collaborative, externally funded research program and to design and teach high-quality undergraduate and graduate courses. The anticipated starting date is August 18, 2027. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start of the position. This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the University of Kansas and the United Academics of KU, the exclusive representative for the bargaining unit. Faculty have the right to be a member or not be a member of UAKU without fear of personal or professional repercussions.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in environmental engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrable expertise in wastewater engineering.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively and work well with others, as demonstrated through application materials and interview.
• Demonstrated potential to develop an externally funded research program and to design and teach high-quality undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.

Nice To Haves

• At the rank of Associate Professor: Sustained record of scholarship and research; Evidence of national recognition in the field; Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary teams; A minimum of five years of post-Ph.D. professional experience in a faculty role or an equivalent combination of academic and relevant industry/practice experience.
• At the rank of Professor: Sustained record of scholarship and research; Evidence of national and international recognition in the field; Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary teams; A minimum of ten years of post-Ph.D. professional experience in a faculty role or an equivalent combination of academic and relevant industry/practice experience, with a sustained record of leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental engineering, including courses in wastewater engineering.
• Develop courses and participate in curriculum development.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students throughout the course of their studies.
• Develop and conduct an innovative research program in wastewater engineering.
• Establish a strong research agenda leading to external grant support and publication in recognized refereed journals, and participate in local, national, and international professional conferences and other activities appropriate to the discipline.
• Supervise M.S. and Ph.D. studies.
• Perform service activities normally expected of university faculty commensurate with rank, including committee service to the Department, School, and University.
• Includes national and international service to the profession.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree