Environmental Engineering (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)
About The Position
The School of Engineering and Technology at Central Michigan University invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position to support the environmental engineering program. The start date for this position is August 2026. We seek a colleague with expertise in any aspect of environmental engineering, but preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds in one of the following areas: Environmental remediation Solid and hazardous waste engineering Molecular tools for environmental engineering Air pollution engineering The selected candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratories, develop an externally funded research program, advise students in research and senior design, and contribute service to benefit the program, school, college, university, profession, and surrounding community. The selected candidate will teach required and elective courses in the environmental engineering program but may also teach general engineering and engineering technology courses (depending on specific expertise) that support all programs within the school. We also expect the candidate to develop new courses based on their area of interest.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Ecological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related engineering field. Exceptional ABD candidates will be considered if their degree is completed by the start of the appointment.
- Potential for outstanding teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and the ability to teach core and elective courses offered within the school.
- Demonstrated record of research publications and potential to develop a rigorous scholarship program that involves students.
- Strong commitment to and potential for research that attracts external funding and leads to publications in competitive peer-reviewed journals.
- Commitment to student success and fostering a supportive environment for every member of our university community.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated record of effective teaching as the lead instructor.
- Demonstrated record of securing external funding.
- Postdoctoral experience (academic or industry).
- Experience integrating high impact teaching practices (e.g., active learning, project-based learning) into the classroom.
- Professional engineering licensure, or possibility of obtaining licensure in the near future.
- Relevant industrial or government experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratories
- Develop an externally funded research program
- Advise students in research and senior design
- Contribute service to benefit the program, school, college, university, profession, and surrounding community
- Teach required and elective courses in the environmental engineering program but may also teach general engineering and engineering technology courses
- Develop new courses based on their area of interest.
Benefits
- CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
