Environmental Engineering Faculty; Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor

Environmental Engineering Faculty (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)

The School of Engineering & 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:

Solid and hazardous waste engineering

Molecular tools for environmental 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.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Ecological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related engineering field. Exceptional

ABDcandidates 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

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Please submit a cover letter (2 page max), CV, statement of teaching philosophy (2 page max), statement of research (2 page max), and contact information for 3 professional references. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

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