- Salary: $90,000.00 – $115,000.00 Annually
- Location: Manhattan University, Riverdale NY
- Job Type: Faculty Full-Time
- Department: Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Opening Date: 12/09/2025
About the University:
Manhattan University is nationally ranked and offers degree programs in the arts, business, education, engineering, and science. The University has approximately 3,000 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in over 50 fields of study. It is committed to excellence in teaching a diverse student body and preparing students for successful careers and fulfilling lives. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and faculty members can thrive personally and professionally.
Position Description
Anticipated Start Date: August 24, 2026 (pending budget approval for 2026-2027 fiscal year)
Position Summary:
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Manhattan University seek applications for two full-time faculty positions beginning Fall 2026. These are tenure-track appointments at the assistant or associate professor rank. We seek candidates with expertise in Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Structural Engineering. Applicants in other areas of civil engineering with exceptional qualifications may also be considered.This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Successful Candidates will:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate (M.S) courses in civil and/or environmental engineering.
- Develop and maintain course materials including syllabi, lectures, assignments and examinations.
- Hold regular office hours to provide academic support and mentorship for students.
- Advise students on course selection, academic progress, and career planning.
- Contribute to departmental, school, and university service activities.
- Support the mission and values of Manhattan University.
- Develop and sustain a quality research program, especially, research with undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) students.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a closely related field is required.
- Evidence of effective teaching or potential for teaching excellence.
- Demonstrated expertise in specialty areas within Environmental, Transportation, or Structural Engineering.
- Ability to teach core undergraduate civil and/or environmental engineering courses and upper-level undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.
- Professional engineering licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure is desirable.
- A demonstrated potential for scholarly productivity and external funding.
Supplemental Information
Research Facilities:
Environmental Engineering
Candidates with expertise within all areas of Environmental Engineering are encouraged to apply, especially those with a background in environmental process engineering, water quality assessment, and/or environmental modeling. Opportunities to work with program faculty and students on research are available within our newly renovated Environmental Engineering Research Laboratories.
Transportation Engineering
Candidates with expertise within all areas of Transportation Engineering are encouraged to apply, especially those with a background in pavements, traffic operations, urban transportation planning, safety and ITS, multimodal systems, or AI/ML applications to transportation data analysis. Opportunities to work with program faculty and students on research are available within our Pavement Material Lab and Computing Labs. The successful candidate will also contribute to the development of the new Transportation and Mobility Lab.
Structural Engineering
Candidates with expertise within all areas of Structural Engineering are encouraged to apply. Opportunities to work with program faculty and students on research are available within our Solids and Materials Labs. The successful candidate will also contribute to the development of the new Structural Engineering Lab
Application Process:
Completed applications must include:
- A letter of interest describing professional goals and teaching interests
- Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- A detailed curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information for three references
- All materials must be submitted as a single PDF document.
- Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission.
Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Employer: Manhattan University
Address: 4513 Manhattan College Pkwy, Riverdale, New York, 10471
