Job Information
Washington State University Assistant Professor in Pullman, Washington
Assistant Professor
Available Title(s):
270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor
Business Title:
Assistant Professor
Employee Type:
Faculty
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
9 Month
Position Details:
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Washington State University seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in environmental engineering to start Fall 2024. We are looking for intellectual leaders with an ability to think broadly and collaborate within and outside the department to provide creative solutions to growing challenges related to environmental engineering. These include but are not limited to: mitigating and adapting to climate change; the transport, treatment, and impacts of emerging micropollutants; minimizing energy and chemical use in water treatment systems; the development of green infrastructure; water reuse and resource recovery; and incorporating equity into environmental engineering design and decision-making. We are looking for scholars grounded in fundamentals, with problem solving skills and a passion to make a societal impact.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate high-quality research and have a commitment to teaching excellence. Individuals with demonstrated abilities to collaborate in large projects, especially across disciplines, are highly encouraged to apply. Abilities to teach core engineering courses, mentor a diverse student body, supervise graduate students, and enhance the curriculum in the areas of environmental engineering are desired. A culture of interdisciplinary research with a diverse group of faculty and students is valued, and the candidate will be encouraged to contribute to existing research strengths within the program and across the university in synergistic areas including the Center for Environmental Research, Education and Outreach (https://cereo.wsu.edu/), the 'Rivers, Watersheds, and Communities' NSF Research Traineeship program (https://nrt-rwc.wsu.edu), the Washington Stormwater Center (https://www.wastormwatercenter.org), the Water Research Center (https://wrc.wsu.edu), and the National UTC TriDurLE (https://TriDurLE.wsu.edu/). The CEE department is growing with major investments in infrastructure, faculty, and student resources. The WSU campus is located in Pullman, WA. The surrounding area offers exceptional quality of life, competitive cost of living, and easy access to the West including Glacier National Park, Yellowstone, and the Cascades.
Summary of Duties:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate high-quality research and have a commitment to teaching excellence. Individuals with demonstrated abilities to collaborate in large projects, especially across disciplines, are highly encouraged to apply. Abilities to teach core engineering courses, mentor a diverse student body, supervise graduate students, and enhance the curriculum in the areas of environmental engineering are desired. A culture of interdisciplinary research with a diverse group of faculty and students is valued, and the candidate will be encouraged to contribute to existing research strengths within the program and across the university in synergistic areas including the Center for Environmental Research, Education and Outreach (https://cereo.wsu.edu/), the 'Rivers, Watersheds, and Communities' NSF Research Traineeship program (https://nrt-rwc.wsu.edu), the Washington Stormwater Center (https://www.wastormwatercenter.org), the Water Research Center (https://wrc.wsu.edu), and the National UTC TriDurLE (https://TriDurLE.wsu.edu/). The CEE department is growing with major investments in infr