"Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering"

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering

Posting Number
20110597

Pay Rate
Commensurate with experience

Position Type
Faculty

Position Summary Information

Key Responsibilities

Juniata College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The ideal candidate will have expertise and scholarly interests in Civil or Environmental Engineering. These areas should include (but not be limited to) environmental water quality, water/wastewater treatment, modeling wastewater treatment and water distribution systems, biosolids treatment, bioremediation, and aquatic chemistry. The position requires a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level, integrating service and research, and scholarship focused on the institution’s educational mission. The position will be housed in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. The position requires a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level, integrating service and research, and scholarship focused on the institution’s educational mission.

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status.… EOE

Position Qualifications

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Environmental or Civil Engineering or closely related field. Candidates should have the ability to teach courses focused on areas such as sustainable water/wastewater treatment design, environmental water quality, modeling environmental systems. Additional courses in the candidates area(s) of expertise would also be included. Additionally, candidates should have a B.S. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college/university. Successful candidates should also have:

• A commitment to an academic culture that is inclusive of a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff;
• Effective oral and written communication with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service; and
• Professional engineering registration in the U.S. or the ability to become licensed within five years.

Supervision Required/Given

The Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering reports to the department chair.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience at the college-level;
• Consulting or industrial experience; and
• Experience with professional organizations such as ABET, ASCE, and ASEE is highly desirable.

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicants

Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Juniata’s Full-Time Benefits package prioritizes the well-being and work-life balance of employees: Medical, vision, dental, retirement (403b), tuition benefit (employee, spouse and dependents), and additional insurance programs.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date
05/08/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of 3 References

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 3
2. Teaching Philosophy
3. Research Statement