Posting Details
Position Information
| Posting Number | F001456P |
|---|---|
| Internal Posting? | |
| Recruitment Title | Regular Faculty |
| Advertising Pay Range | Commensurate with experience |
| Location | Moscow |
| Primary Division/College | College of Engineering |
| Primary Unit | Civil & Environmental Engineering |
| Employee Category | Faculty |
| Classification Group Title | Regular Faculty |
| Position Control Number | 2983 |
| Suffix | 00 |
| Contingency Code | Not Applicable |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Contract Basis | Academic Year |
| Anticipated Contract Start Date | 08/16/2027 |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
| Tenure Tracking | Negotiable (must be justified) |
| Rank | Negotiable (must be justified) |
| Extension Type | Not Applicable |
| Administrative Appointment Type | Not applicable |
| Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable) |
Position Responsibilities
| Position Summary | The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Idaho seeks candidates for a full-time tenure track assistant professor or tenure track or tenured associate professor in the broad area of water-environment engineering. Exceptional candidates may be eligible for a tenured appointment. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in the college and department bylaws.We seek candidates with teaching and research interests in emerging areas of environmental engineering and topics of significant societal importance. Candidates with expertise in areas such as waste treatment, contaminant fate and transport, environmental microbiology and biotechnology, wastewater-based epidemiology, resource recovery, bio-based energy systems, water supply and quality, environmental aspects of mining, floods and droughts, groundwater systems, or other areas of environmental engineering relevant to society are encouraged to apply.The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty with expertise in water quality and treatment, wastewater treatment and resource recovery, and ecohydraulics. Water-related research is strong across the University of Idaho, including through its interdisciplinary Water Resources Graduate Program, which brings together faculty from multiple departments. These strengths provide ample opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration. The candidate will advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and is expected to develop a strong externally funded research program that supports graduate students and produces high-quality scholarly publications.The successful candidate will teach traditional civil engineering water-environment courses and develop courses in their area of expertise.We are committed to providing a high-quality education through teaching excellence and to fostering a productive, collaborative, and collegial environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. |
|---|---|
| Unit/Department Summary | Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | University of Idaho |
| Administrative Summary | |
| Contingency Description | |
| Teaching & Advising | 40% |
| Scholarship & Creative Activity | 55% |
| Outreach & Extension | 0% |
| University Service & Leadership | 5% |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education/Degree Required | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire. |
|---|---|
| Required Qualifications | B.S. in Civil Engineering and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or closely related fieldExpertise in water and/or environmental engineeringRecord of research productivityExperience with effective written and oral communication.Ability to obtain licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Idaho within 5 years of hire. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Experience conducting externally funded researchDemonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in area of expertiseProfessional experience in private practice or public agencyDemonstrated ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary environments |
| Physical Requirements & Working Conditions |
Posting Information
| Posting Date | 10/09/2026 |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | This position is open until filled with first consideration being given to completed applications submitted by December 1, 2026. A complete application consists of a CV, letter of application, a teaching statement, a research statement, and a list of at least 3 references.Appropriate work authorization is required for this position. New H-1B visa sponsorship from University of Idaho is supported in limited circumstances from existing visa holders. Other visa sponsorship may be available depending on the candidate’s eligibility. Please contact the International Program Office at intlemp@uidaho.edu for additional visa eligibility information. |
| Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources |
| Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. |
| EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
| A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | Uncertain |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- List of References
- Statement of Research
- Statement of Teaching
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.(Open Ended Question)
- * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
- Yes
- No
