The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position to begin in Fall 2025. We are conducting a broad search for innovative scholars at the Assistant Professor level in environmental engineering at the nexus of environmental processes, human health, resource sustainability and emerging technologies. We seek faculty who will: create an environment in which all members of the collegiate community are welcomed, supported, and able to thrive; provide a transformative and personalized educational experience that prepares our graduates to become an engineer and something more; lead signature areas of research and economic development to drive breakthroughs that have societal impact; train graduate students to become outstanding technical leaders and innovative researchers; engage in mutually beneficial partnerships, boldly communicate our achievements, and build influence with state and federal decision makers; acquire and steward private investments that strengthen the college and amplify our service for the common good. 

Our program has strengths in the environmental engineering Grand Challenge areas of sustainably supplying food, water, clean air, and energy; curbing climate change and adapting to its impacts; designing a future without pollution or waste; and fostering informed decisions and actions. The Environmental Engineering faculty have strengths in environmental chemistry and microbiology, treatment and remediation technologies, systems modeling, and sustainability. We welcome applicants who complement these strengths, including research that advances social and environmental justice, and those who can lead us in new directions. 

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is a vibrant, collegial, research-active department with 19 tenure-track faculty, 250 undergraduate students, and 70 graduate students. The department is centrally located on campus in the Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences, which enables regular opportunities for engagement with students, faculty, and staff throughout the College. CEE has a global reputation for research innovation and our faculty hold leadership positions in college-wide and university research units, particularly at IIHR - Hydroscience and Engineering, the Center for Health Effects of Environmental Contamination, the Iowa Superfund Research Program, and the Iowa Wastewater and Waste to Energy Research Program. These centers and programs help fuel a highly interdisciplinary research enterprise where faculty have access to state-of-the-art research facilities, support staff, central analytical facilities, and the Argon high-performance computing system. 

Our department is welcoming, supportive, encourages a robust exchange of ideas and develops the potential of our faculty, staff, and students. We recruit, mentor, and retain talented and diverse faculty and staff while providing opportunities to “Build a Career | Build a Life” at Iowa. 

Preliminary inquiries for additional information are encouraged and should be directed to the search committee chair. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024, although applications will continue to be accepted until January 31, 2025. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.  

Required Qualifications: 

Ph.D. in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline 

Ability to develop and teach courses in the Civil and Environmental Engineering curriculum 

Demonstrated experience effectively teaching and mentoring of students, including efforts for continuous improvement 

A plan for developing a nationally recognized externally funded research program 

Excellent communication skills 

Desirable Qualifications: 

Training and expertise that complements or enhances our research strengths or expands our strengths in emerging areas of environmental engineering 

Demonstrated success fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for people from all types of backgrounds and viewpoints.  

Demonstrated experience assisting students overcome barriers to an academic career or degree 

Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration 

Evidence of ability to attract research funding 

Research that advances social and environmental justice 

The Application Package 

A cover letter explaining your interest in the position 

A current CV 

A representative research publication; and 

Three equally important supporting statements (two page maximum, each): 

Broader Impacts Statement - Describe your experience, current activities, and/or plans to broaden participation, and/or engage communities, and/or conduct research relevant to society. 

Teaching Statement - Explain your teaching philosophy and describe a plan for maintaining continuous improvement in teaching and mentoring. 

Research Statement - Explain your research philosophy and present your plan for establishing and maintaining a recognized and well-funded research program. 

How to apply 

Candidates should submit applications online at jobs.uiowa.edu, requisition #75424. Inquiries regarding the position can be made to Dr. Craig Just (craig-just@uiowa.edu). References will be requested at a later date. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.  

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.