Assistant Teaching Professor

Mississippi State University (MSU) is accepting applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor (non-tenure track) position in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering in the Richard A. Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering within the Bagley College of Engineering. The position is anticipated to begin in August 2025 at the assistant teaching professor level, though exceptionally qualified candidates will be considered for a higher academic rank. 

The ideal candidate must have expertise and teaching experience in the protection of environmental and water resources in the coastal, estuarine, riparian and inland environments, design and development of sustainable and resilient water supply and wastewater treatment systems, waterborne transportation, navigation, coastal engineering, open channel hydraulics, stream restoration, hydrology, and environmental engineering systems.

Strong consideration will be given to candidates with experience and interest in leading CE student organizations to enhance the educational experience and outcomes of students in the School.

Successful candidates will ideally have an earned B.S. and Ph.D. in civil engineering from an institution offering ABET-accredited (or equivalent) degrees.  Professional and academic experience is highly desirable.  Candidates should have a dynamic portfolio of graduate and undergraduate educational competencies.  Preference will be given to candidates with a Professional Engineering license, or who are on track for such licensure.  

The School offers an ABET-accredited undergraduate program in civil engineering with an option for a concentration in environmental engineering and maintains a highly-ranked international graduate distance education program.  Research and instruction at undergraduate and graduate levels are offered in construction & materials, environmental & water resources, geotechnical & structures, and transportation & pavements fields.  More information is available at the School web site at http://www.cee.msstate.edu/ or by contacting the search committee at search@cee.msstate.edu.

Applicants must apply online at www.jobs.msstate.edu (PARF #508310) by completing the Personal Data Information Form and attaching a cover letter describing their background, experience and goals regarding instruction and research. Candidates must also attach a current curriculum vitae and the contact information for three professional references. Applications will begin to be reviewed on November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.