"027-26 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (WASTE MANAGEMENT)"

Job Details

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Optimal submittal date is February 28, 2026 (Chamorro Standard Time/ChST/UTC+10). However, Applications submitted after February 28, 2026 may be accepted but not be guaranteed for full consideration. (Note to applicants in the mainland United States: Please be advised that Guam is a day ahead of the mainland United States.)

For further information about the University of Guam, visit our Web Site at http://www.uog.edu. General information about Guam is available at http://www.visitguam.com. For local newspapers, The Pacific Daily News is available at http://www.guampdn.com and The Guam Daily Post is available at http://www.postguam.com.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The University of Guam is looking for an individual who is interested in new challenges and opportunities for professional and personal growth. This position calls for someone who is self-motivated and adaptable, intelligent, possesses a global vision and who is interested in working in a dynamic, multicultural institution.

UNIT DESCRIPTION:

WERI was established in 1975 as one of the nation’s 54 National Institutes for Water Resources Research. Its mission is to conduct water resources research, professional training, and public outreach for Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Accordingly, its faculty support the university’s graduate Environmental Science program and provide training for professional and technical staff in local and regional government agencies and private firms. WERI faculty collaborate with external university researchers and with University of Guam faculty in other units, including its new School of Engineering. The institute has seven faculty, with a broad span of expertise in earth science and water resources engineering, and is equipped with a Water Quality Analysis Laboratory and a state-of-the-art Geographic Information System Laboratory.

CHARACTER OF DUTIES:

WERI seeks a waste management specialist who is familiar with, or prepared to master, waste management plans for Guam, the FSM, and the CNMI. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and lead a vigorous research program addressing both basic and applied science, engineering, and policy aspects of solid and hazardous waste management, including landfill design, gas flux, leachate controls, and waste recycling in relation to surface water and groundwater protection.

This is a research faculty position. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and lead a research program supported by external funding and collaboration with co-investigators from outside institutions as well as local colleagues. At WERI, the candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and graduate research assistants on basic and applied problems related to the water resources of Guam, the FSM, and the CNMI. Primary duties include initiating and conducting research projects, contributing to graduate instruction in the University’s Environmental Science Program, advising thesis research, and mentoring students pursuing Master’s degrees in environmental science. The position may involve site visits to water resources throughout the island; therefore, a driver’s license is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum: A Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering and Science or a related field such as Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related discipline from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent WERI seeks an early- to mid-career waste management specialist with interest and experience in waste management as it relates to water pollution and water resource protection. The candidate should be interested in mastering waste management issues in the region and making a long-term commitment to WERI and the University of Guam. Must be willing to teach online.

Preferred: The ideal candidate’s training and interests should encompass the broader aspects of waste management and pollutant control. Professional licenses, such as a Professional Engineer (PE) license, are also preferred. Experience working and teaching in online learning programs.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants for University of Guam faculty positions must complete an online job application through the UOG’s online employment portal at https://uog.peopleadmin.com. Please have the following documents prepared and ready to upload with your application:

1. Letter of Intent, stating interest
2. Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume
3. Copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts
4. Evidence of research performance: up to three published papers
5. Copy of driver’s license

Applicants who are short-listed for an interview will be required to provide a short (approximately 5 minutes) video clip of their lecture or presentation.

Special Instructions for References: Three (3) current letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about your academic and professional performance must be provided by providing a list of at least three (3) references to be contacted on the References section of the online application. Enter each reference by clicking on the “Add References Entry” button. Provide the name, title, email address, mailing address, and telephone number of each reference. A system automated email will be sent to each reference’s email address with a link to attach their reference letter to your application.

Selected candidate must provide official transcripts prior to hire date. For further information, please contact Dr. Yong Sang “Barry” Kim, Chair, Waste Management Search Committee at kimys@triton.uog.edu or the Human Resources Office at uoghro@triton.uog.edu, telephone number, (671) 735-2350 or fax number at (671) 734-6005.