Assistant Professor in Environmental Engineering

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA, USA 🇺🇸

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM Engineering – School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (George Z Voyiadjis (00009256))

Work Location:

3255 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Environmental Engineering.

LSU is designated as the Flagship University in the state of Louisiana, has a total enrollment of more than 35,000 students, and is the only public university in the state to be designated a Carnegie Research I University. The LSU College of Engineering has experienced significant enrollment increases in recent years and is located in the 400,000 square foot Patrick F. Taylor Hall that has recently received a $110 million renovation. LSU is located in Baton Rouge which has a metropolitan-area population of more than 850,000. The university’s location, within one of the world’s largest petrochemical corridors and in close proximity to the Mississippi River and its dynamic delta, provides significant opportunities for infrastructural, coastal and environmental engineering research. Current strengths of the department include structures/infrastructures, mechanics of materials, coastal engineering, geotechnical engineering, traffic/transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and groundwater hydrology and hydraulics. Additional information about the department can be found at: https://www.lsu.edu/eng/cee/index.php.

Responsibilities

50% Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and providing service to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at LSU.

50% Developing and sustaining an independent, extramurally funded, research program.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in civil or environmental engineering or related field; demonstrated proficiency in research and scholarship; and the personal and professional qualities needed to achieve excellence in teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Additional Qualifications Desired

We seek individuals with innovative research agendas that can function in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. While candidates with research interests from all areas of environmental engineering will be considered, we are prioritizing faculty working in the areas of environmental chemistry and emerging contaminants in urban and natural environmental systems. Professional registration or the qualifications to become registered as a Professional Engineer within five years of appointment is desired.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

The application package should be submitted online as a single PDF file with the application materials organized as follows: (a) cover letter; (b) complete curriculum vitae; (c) names and contact details of at least three references; and (d) two statements: (i) research interests and direction; (ii) teaching interests and philosophy. Please limit the length of these statements to a maximum of 2 pages each.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. To ensure consideration, applications should be submitted by December 15, 2024. Positions will remain open until candidates are selected. Anticipated start date is Fall 2025.

Questions about the hiring process can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. John Pardue (jpardue@lsu.edu).

Posting Date:

October 18, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits – LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.  For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.


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