Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Title | Assistant Professor- Tenure-track Position |
|---|---|
| Division | College of Engineering |
| Department | Civil and Envir Eng |
| Number of hours per week | 37.5 |
| Days to be worked | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
| Months per year | Academic (9 months) |
| If modified, list months | |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Campus | Main Campus |
| If other location, please indicate | |
| Position Number | 014420 |
| Advertised Salary | |
| Pay Basis | Monthly |
| Job Description | The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Tennessee State University invites applications for a 9 month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Water Resources Engineering, with an anticipated start date of Spring 2026. We seek an outstanding scholar with a strong background in water resources and/or environmental engineering who is enthusiastic about collaborative, transdisciplinary research and deeply committed to Undergraduate and Graduate instruction and specialized graduate education. Primary teaching areas include Water/Wastewater Engineering, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Water Quality, and Environmental Impacts. The successful candidate is expected to engage with external partners across local, regional, and federal agencies and industry to build productive research and educational collaborations. Responsibilities · Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in water resources and environmental engineering. · Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. · Develop and maintain a sponsored research program. · Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. · Provide service to the department, college, and university, and engage with industry and professional organizations. |
| Minimum Qualifications | · Earned doctorate in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field by the start date. · Evidence of scholarly potential (or record) in research, publications, and competitive external funding commensurate with rank. · Demonstrated excellence or clear potential in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. · Strong communication and interpersonal skills. · Knowledge of ABET accreditation processes. · Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure or eligibility to obtain P.E. is preferred. Applicants must include a one-page statement with examples of achievements that clearly articulate how their academic skills and experience will contribute to the department’s development in teaching, research, and service, along with plans for productive scholarly research and teaching in related areas. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided. |
| Open Date | 09/29/2025 |
| Close Date | 10/23/2025 |
| Job Category | Faculty |
| Requisition Number | F144P |
| Benefits | Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more. |
| Quick Link | https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10011 |
Reference Letter
References
| Minimum References Required | 2 |
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Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcript 1
- Transcript 2
- Statement of Resource Ideas
Optional Documents
- Transcript 3
- Other
