Assistant Professor

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CVE) at Cleveland State University (CSU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Environmental Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027.

The successful candidate will be expected to:
(1) Teach undergraduate and graduate environmental engineering courses;
(2) Establish and sustain an innovative, externally funded research program addressing critical environmental challenges; and
(3) Mentor and supervise student research and contribute services to the Department, College, University, and professional societies.

This position requires teaching on-campus courses. In addition, you may be assigned to teach off campus, evenings, weekends, and via distance learning technology, depending upon student need for the delivery of instructional services.

To complement its existing strengths in environmental engineering, the Department seeks candidates with a global perspective and a commitment to addressing critical environmental challenges through the integration of engineering and science. Preference will be given to applicants whose research demonstrates significant societal impact. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, innovative water quality management in watersheds and large water bodies, emerging contaminants and environmental health, sustainable and smart urban infrastructure, and greenhouse gas mitigation to improve air quality and enhance climate resilience.

Opportunities for engagement in the greater Cleveland metro area include the Cleveland Metroparks, which has a significant number of ongoing small and large planning and design projects, and the Cleveland Water Alliance, which is engaged in two NSF Engines and manages the world’s largest digitally connected freshwater testbed.

Minimum Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in civil (or environmental) engineering or closely related fields;
Earned doctoral degree in civil (or environmental) engineering or closely related fields by the appointment start date – Persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor;
Research experience or professional practices in environmental engineering; and
Record of peer-reviewed publications.

Preferred Qualifications:
Postdoctoral experience;
Professional Engineer (PE) registration;
Research experience in sustainable and smart urban infrastructures; water quality management of large water bodies such as the Great Lakes; or greenhouse gas mitigation for climate resilience;
Record of externally funded research as a PI or co-PI;
Demonstrated excellence in teaching evidenced by student evaluations; and
Demonstrated commitment to student mentorship and research supervision.

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