Effective written communication skills appropriate to the
position;
Experience in using technology for teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two or more years of relevant college-level teaching experience
or professional experience in a relevant field;
- Demonstrated research productivity and experience writing and
managing grants;
- Experience teaching a variety of upper and lower division
courses such as those offered by UMD;
- Effective teaching and communication skills appropriate to the
position;
- Demonstrated experience with assessment;
- Evidence of the ability to work effectively with diverse
groups.
About the Department
The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering prepares
graduates for engineering practice with a student-focused program
firmly based on design and analysis, critical thinking, hands-on
learning, scholarly research, and professionalism. The Department
provides effective and innovative teaching, research at the
forefront of the civil engineering and environmental engineering
disciplines and service to the university, community, and
profession.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $ 77,224 - $90,269 annually ; depending on
education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff
Please visit the
Office of Human Resources website for more
information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that
includes:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit
Program
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling
at no cost
While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to
note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This
approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of
each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our
commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to
incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this
position, please click the Apply button and follow the
instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online
application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume
or CV.
Applications must include three documents:
1) Combined Teaching and Research Statement – the teaching
and research statement should be understandable to a
non-specialist. Maximum: 2,000 words. This statement is decoupled
from the mission alignment statement and evaluated using the
department’s screening rubrics (
see the Civil and Environmental Engineering
screening rubrics ).
2) Mission Alignment Statement – Maximum: 1,000 words.
Please respond to the following prompt: UMD is a student-centered
research university within the University of Minnesota System. Our
mission is to inspire diverse ways of learning, creating, and being
by nurturing relationships that connect people, ideas, and places.
Share examples of how your research, teaching, and service
experiences align with and could contribute to our mission.
3) Curriculum Vita (CV)
Review of complete applications will start on November 9, 2026 and
continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions
about these positions to Dr. Nathan Johnson (ceesearch@d.umn.edu),
chair of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Search
Committee.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please
e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity
and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its
employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is
committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying
identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and
opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,
age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
To learn more about diversity at the U:
http://diversity.umn.edu
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check. Our presumption is that
prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.
About University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)
The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among
the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World
Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.
Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both
large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts
students looking for a personalized learning experience on a
medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts
foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as
well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many
research institutes and labs.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by
Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer
for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State
(2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence &
Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life
flexibility.
