Tennessee Tech University - Cookeville, TN
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Cookeville, TN
Educational Services
About the position
The Assistant Professor position in Environmental Engineering at Tennessee Tech University focuses on teaching and research in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering. The role involves developing new courses, conducting research, and providing service to the department and university. The position is tenure-track and requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field, with a start date in Fall 2025.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Environmental Engineering.
- Develop new courses in the area of expertise.
- Establish and maintain an externally funded research program.
- Participate in departmental service and activities.
- Engage in interdisciplinary research activities.
- Contribute to the senior design course.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering field by the start date of employment.
- BS in an engineering field.
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed scholarship.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly activities.
- Ability to teach core water resources and/or environmental engineering courses.
Nice-to-haves
- B.S. in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
- Industry experience.
- Track record of excellence in teaching.
- Evidence of grantsmanship, research, and scholarly activities.
- Evidence of professional and scholarly services.
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with education and experience.
- Full-time, nine-month tenure-track position.
