Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering - Water Resources / Environmental Engineering (Tenure-track)

Hiring Department

The University of Texas Permian Basin's College of Engineering welcomes applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering with a focus in water resources & environmental engineering to begin in August 2025.

Salary Range

$75,000.00 depending on qualifications

Essential Functions

We are seeking a highly qualified and enthusiastic individual for the tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Civil Engineering. Candidates with expertise in water resources and environmental engineering areas who can contribute to teaching and research in both fields are especially encouraged to apply.

The primary teaching responsibilities include teaching undergraduate civil engineering courses such as “Hydrology & Hydraulics”, “Introduction to Environmental Engineering”, “Water and Wastewater Treatment”, and other courses as directed by the department. Additional teaching duties may involve teaching introductory engineering design courses for first- and second-year students, teaching general engineering courses, and advising senior design projects. Other responsibilities of this position include advising student organizations; serving on Department, College, and University committees; participation in student recruiting efforts; and other applicable duties as may be assigned.

• Official duties and responsibilities of a Tenure Track faculty members include teaching and service activities as assigned.
• Tenure-track, full-time teaching position on a 9 month contract
• Faculty are expected to teach undergraduate courses
• Face to face and or hybrid teaching interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus for a minimum of four days a week.
• Teach up to 30 credit hours per contract year
• Assist in collecting assessment data as outlined by the ABET and SACSCOC Program Coordinator
• Achieve appropriate student-learning outcomes in all courses taught
• Faculty are expected to employ sound pedagogical practices and use appropriate technology
• Student course evaluations are to be completed each course
• Abide by deadlines and processes for submitting grades
• Advise students and provide individual help to students during weekly office hours
• Participate in course / laboratory revisions and curriculum development as assigned
• Work with other faculty and staff to advance the program
• Attending department, college and university faculty meetings
• Attend convocations, commencement exercises, recruitment activities and community meetings.

Required Qualifications

1. . degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field at the time of the candidate's start at UTPB. The degree must be awarded no later than August 2025.

2. Research background in the Water Resource Area of study

3. Teaching experience in education or industry

4. Proven history of collaboration with students, faculty and staff

5. Evidence of mentoring student research

Preferred Qualifications

1. Ability to teach and research in both areas of water resources and environmental engineering.

2. A strong record of teaching effectiveness and research productivity

3. Grant writing ability