Regular Faculty in Water-Environment Engineering

Regular Faculty

University of Idaho

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Division/College

College of Engineering

Department

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Position Classification

Regular Faculty

Rank

Negotiable

Tenure Status

Negotiable

Location

Moscow

FTE

1.0

Advertising Pay Range

Commensurate with experience

FLSA Status

Exempt

Type of Appointment

Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date

08/16/2027

POSITION OVERVIEW

Primary Faculty Position Summary

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the
University of Idaho seeks candidates for a full-time tenure track
assistant professor or tenure track or tenured associate professor
in the broad area of water-environment engineering. Exceptional
candidates may be eligible for a tenured appointment. Rank and
tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria
outlined in the college and department bylaws.

We seek candidates with teaching and research interests in emerging
areas of environmental engineering and topics of significant
societal importance. Candidates with expertise in areas such as
waste treatment, contaminant fate and transport, environmental
microbiology and biotechnology, wastewater-based epidemiology,
resource recovery, bio-based energy systems, water supply and
quality, environmental aspects of mining, floods and droughts,
groundwater systems, or other areas of environmental engineering
relevant to society are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate
with faculty with expertise in water quality and treatment,
wastewater treatment and resource recovery, and ecohydraulics.
Water-related research is strong across the University of Idaho,
including through its interdisciplinary Water Resources Graduate
Program, which brings together faculty from multiple departments.
These strengths provide ample opportunities for interdisciplinary
research and collaboration.

The candidate will advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate
students and is expected to develop a strong externally funded
research program that supports graduate students and produces
high-quality scholarly publications.

The successful candidate will teach traditional civil engineering
water-environment courses and develop courses in their area of
expertise.

We are committed to providing a high-quality education through
teaching excellence and to fostering a productive, collaborative,
and collegial environment where students, faculty, and staff can
thrive.

Teaching & Advising Effort

40%

Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort

55%

Outreach & Extension Effort

0%

University Service & Leadership Effort

5%

REQUIRED EDUCATION

B.S. in Civil Engineering and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or closely
related field

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Expertise in water and/or environmental engineering
• Record of research productivity
• Experience with effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to obtain licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in

Idaho within 5 years of hire.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience conducting externally funded research
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate

courses in area of expertise

• Professional experience in private practice or public

agency

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary

environments

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

N/A

POSTING INFORMATION

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contingency

N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is open until filled with first consideration being
given to completed applications submitted by December 1,
2026.

A complete application consists of a CV, letter of application, a
teaching statement, a research statement, and a list of at least 3
references.

Appropriate work authorization is required for this position. New
H-1B visa sponsorship from University of Idaho is supported in
limited circumstances from existing visa holders. Other visa
sponsorship may be available depending on the candidate's
eligibility. Please contact the International Program Office at
intlemp@uidaho.edu for additional visa eligibility
information.

Visa Sponsorship

Uncertain

Degree Requirement Timeline

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.uidaho.edu/jobs/regular-faculty-moscow-idaho-united-states

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