Position Title: Environmental Engineering Faculty (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor) Location: Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI Position Begin Date: 8/23/2027 Position Summary: The School of Engineering & Technology at Central Michigan University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to support the Environmental Engineering program. The start date for this position is August 2027. We seek a colleague with expertise in any aspect of Environmental Engineering, but preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds in one of the following areas:
- Environmental remediation
- Solid and hazardous waste engineering
- Molecular biology techniques for environmental engineering (e.g., qPCR, metagenomics, etc.)
- Air pollution engineering
The selected candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratories, develop an externally funded research program, advise students in research and capstone design projects, and contribute service to benefit the program, School, College, University, profession, and surrounding community. The selected candidate will teach required and elective courses in the Environmental Engineering program but may also teach general engineering and engineering technology courses (depending on specific expertise) that support all programs within the School. Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Ecological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field. Candidates with a Ph.D. in a related, non-engineering field must have an undergraduate engineering degree in one of the disciplines listed above to be considered for this position. Exceptional ABD candidates will be considered if their degree is completed by the start of the appointment.
- Potential for outstanding teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and the ability to teach core and elective courses offered within the School.
- Demonstrated record of quality research and ability to develop a rigorous scholarship program that involves students.
- Strong commitment to research that attracts external funding and leads to publications in competitive peer-reviewed journals.
- Commitment to student success and fostering a supportive environment for every member of our university community.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated record of effective teaching as the lead instructor.
- Demonstrated record of securing external funding.
- Postdoctoral experience (academic or industry).
- Experience integrating high impact teaching practices (e.g., active learning, project-based learning) into the classroom.
- Professional engineering licensure, or possibility of obtaining licensure in the near future.
- Relevant industrial or government experience.
You must submit an on-line application (https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/45457) in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Please submit the following materials:
- cover letter (2 page max)
- CV
- statement of teaching philosophy (2 page max)
- statement of research (2 page max)
- contact information for 3 professional references.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Position is open until filled, although priority consideration will be given to applications completed by October 19, 2026.
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