Assistant Professor
Washington State University

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270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant ProfessorBusiness Title:Assistant ProfessorEmployee Type:FacultyTime Type:Full timePosition Term:9 MonthPosition 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 infrastructure, faculty, and student resources.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctoral degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field at the start of the appointment.

• Ability to develop an externally-funded research program leading to national recognition, teach core engineering courses and other courses pertaining to environmental engineering, and contribute to departmental service.

• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated commitment and/or interest to collaborate with diverse internal and external groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong record of research and scholarship.

• Demonstrated records in teaching and professional service.

• A demonstrated background in one or more of the targeted areas mentioned above.

• A demonstrated potential for meeting the expectations through activities such as journal publications, professional conference presentations, teaching experience, outreach, and related activities.

• Willingness to attain Professional Engineering licensure.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA)

Department Name: Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99163

Department Link: VCEA Civil and Environmental Engineering

Academic Year (9 month) Salary: $75,000 to $108,000 Commensurate with education and experience

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation

FTE: 100%

Position Term: 9 months

This is a permanent tenure track position.

Posting Close Date: This position has been reposted. Applicants must submit their completed application by March 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. or open until filled.

Screening Begin Date: December 1, 2023

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Required Documents:

• A one-page cover letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position

• A curriculum vitae

• Statements of (i) research, (ii) teaching philosophy, and (iii) interests that reflects the candidate's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity (limited to two pages each)

• Up to three academic publications

• Names and contact information of up to five references

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

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