Assistant/Associate Professor in Environmental Engineering

Job Description:

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University invites qualified outstanding candidates to apply for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate professor in Environmental Engineering. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering. A Bachelorâs Degree in Civil Engineering is also required. The Department seeks applicants who work at the frontiers of their research areas and can complement existing research expertise within the Department, the College of Engineering, and the University. Research areas of particular interest include big data and artificial intelligence in environmental applications, physical and chemical treatment unit processes, fate and transport of biological and chemical pollutants of emerging concerns, indoor air quality, food-energy-water nexus, environmental health, environmental biotechnology, integrated waste management in a circular economy, techno-economic analysis, and solid waste management. The successful candidate is also expected to develop and teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in Environmental Engineering. The candidate must have demonstrated potential for effective teaching, independent research, and scholarly activities. Design experience is an asset. Successful candidates will have access to world class laboratory facilities, strong pool of graduate students, and internal research grant funding opportunities including a startup research grant. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with Centers of Excellence such as the National Water and Energy Center, the Emirates Center of Mobility, and others. The application package should include a cover letter, a detailed resume, a brief description of current/future research activities, teaching philosophy, courses taught, in addition to names and contact information of three references. English is the language of instruction and communication in the College of Engineering. The anticipated start date is August 2026. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. Duties Include: - Teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses and supervise capstone graduation projects in Environmental Engineering. - Attract externally funded research projects and conduct original research that leads to publications in top-ranked international journals. - Contribute to advising and mentoring of undergraduate and postgraduate students including supervision of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. - Provide services to the community, society, and the university. - Play an active role in promoting the growth of the College of Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University. - Develop undergraduate and graduate courses/programs with a focus on environmental engineering.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. Degree in Environmental Engineering. The candidateâs BSc degree is required to be in Civil Engineering. Industrial and professional experience is considered an advantage.

Experience/Skills:

Assistant/Associate Professor in Environmental Engineering -Demonstrated record of publications in leading international journals in the area of Environmental Engineering. -Ability to develop independent research, secure research funds, and establish a strong network with industrial partners. -Ability to teach a variety of undergraduate- and graduate-level courses and develop new courses or course components in the area of Environmental Engineering. - Familiarity with outcome-based education and accreditation processes (e.g., ABET or equivalent). - Strong communication skills and ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications include ability to teach a variety of undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, develop new courses or course components, effective communication skills, and ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.