About Norwich University:
Founded in 1819, Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the country and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). Today we are a diversified academic institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional certificates to adult learners online and to Corps and civilian lifestyle students on campus. Norwich faculty and staff challenge all of our students to push themselves academically, socially, and as leaders. Our graduates build upon their Norwich educations to launch or grow careers and make outsized contributions to their communities, the nation, and the world.
Norwich University is located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, only 20 minutes from the state capital, Montpelier, and three hours from Boston or Montreal. It is a private institution nestled in a rural setting with a campus size of 1,200 acres.
Our excellent benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, group life, and disability insurances, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, an employee assistance program, paid time off, use of the University pool and fitness center, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members. Some employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program on their Federal Student Aid Direct Loan balance. For more information about our benefits, visit https://norwich.trgportal.com.
Job Description:
The David Crawford School of Engineering at Norwich University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, focusing on water resources/hydrology or environmental engineering, with a presumed start of July 1, 2025, for the Fall 2025 semester.
We seek applicants with a Ph.D. and preferably registration as a P.E. in civil or environmental engineering or a closely related field. Successful candidates will be committed to delivering a high-quality undergraduate education. They will pursue an active research agenda, as well as advising undergraduate students majoring in the disciplines of civil engineering and construction management.
The primary teaching responsibility is for undergraduate civil engineering courses with a focus on water resources and environmental engineering, including hydrology, the introductory course on environmental engineering (including laboratories), water and wastewater treatment, and other courses as directed by the department chair.
Teaching assignments may include support courses for engineering students, such as introductory engineering design labs for first-year students, general engineering courses, or civil engineering labs, such as the Civil Engineering Materials Testing Lab.
Responsibilities include related duties such as advising of student capstone projects as well as academic advising and advising of student organizations; serving on Department, College, and University committees; participation in student recruiting efforts; and other applicable duties as may be assigned.
Professional development, including scholarly and/or other peer-reviewed creative achievement, is expected, and resources are available to encourage participation in scholarly endeavors.
Education in Civil Engineering and Construction at Norwich has a rich tradition dating back to our institution’s founding more than 200 years ago. The School of Engineering educates some 400+ undergraduates, and we graduate 20-30 undergraduate civil engineers and a similar number of undergraduate construction managers annually. Norwich’s diverse residential undergraduate student body includes 2000+ campus-based students organized in two colleges.
Requirements:
Minimum requirements are a Ph.D. in civil engineering, water resources engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related field. Candidates must have mastery of English, be able to evaluate student work grammatically and technically and have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, scholarship, and advising.
Candidates with a demonstrated record of effective prior teaching and the ability to teach environmental engineering courses will be favorably considered, as will candidates with a passion for whole-person education and demonstrated practical teaching experience.
A record of effective prior teaching and the potential for scholarly/creative accomplishments that support appointment at the level of Assistant Professor are expected.
Individuals with relevant practical experience in water resources management, environmental engineering, civil engineering, and infrastructure design and management are also highly preferred.
Additional Information:
Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.
A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.
Application Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter addressing your qualifications, a curriculum vitae, a list of three references (including names, telephone numbers, postal and email addresses), and a completed Norwich application.
Application review will begin on February 28th until the position is filled.
