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 position with a specialization in Water Resources Engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management with a presumed start date of January 1 for the Spring 2026 term of the current academic year or July 1 for the 2026/27 academic year.
We seek applicants with a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with Water Resources focus or a closely related field. Successful candidates will be committed to delivering a high-quality undergraduate education and will pursue an active research agenda, as well as advising undergraduate students majoring in the disciplines of Civil Engineering and Construction Management.
Primary teaching responsibility is for undergraduate Civil Engineering courses in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering to include hydrology, water and wastewater treatment, fluid mechanics, the introductory course in environmental engineering with their associated laboratories.
Teaching assignments may also include support courses for engineering students, such as introductory engineering design lab for 1st-year students, general engineering courses, or Civil Engineering labs, such as materials testing lab or surveying lab, and other courses as directed by the department chair.
Other responsibilities include advising 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 the founding of our institution 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 three colleges.
Requirements:
Minimum requirements are a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must have mastery of English and be able to evaluate student work grammatically as well as technically and have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, scholarship, and advising.
Candidates with a demonstrated record of effective prior teaching experience will be favorably considered, as will candidates with a passion for whole-person education, and the potential for scholarly/creative accomplishments that support appointment at the level of Assistant Professor will be expected.
Individuals with registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E) and relevant practical experience in the fields of water resources management, environmental 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.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.
Application Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter addressing your qualifications, curriculum vitae, list of three references (including names, telephone numbers, postal and email addresses), and Norwich application.
Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Anticipated start date January 1, 2026 or July 1, 2026.
URL: www.norwich.edu
