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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) in the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) at Howard University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-line faculty position in Environmental Engineering at the Associate Professor rank. The successful candidate will hold the Eugene and Dorothy Krysuik Endowed Professorship. Applicants currently serving at the Assistant Professor rank may also be considered, provided they have a demonstrated record of accomplishments that support promotion and appointment to Associate Professor at the time of hire.
We welcome candidates with expertise across the broad areas of Environmental Engineering. Preference will be given to applicants whose research integrates Environmental Engineering with one or more civil engineering disciplines, such as transportation, geotechnical, construction, water resources, or structural engineering, and who demonstrate a commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research, teaching, and collaboration. Relevant interdisciplinary areas include, but are not limited to, environmental sensing and smart infrastructure; geoenvironmental engineering and contaminated-site remediation; environmental impacts of transportation systems and sustainable mobility; low-carbon infrastructure materials and sustainable construction; stormwater management and urban water quality; and AI/ML applications in environmental engineering and related areas. Preference also will be given to candidates who hold a professional license.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will: 1) establish and maintain an externally funded research program; 2) advise graduate and undergraduate students in research and professional development; 3) teach graduate and undergraduate courses in environmental engineering, and in related areas of civil engineering to support the needs of the CEE department; 4) actively participate in professional, university, college, and departmental service activities; and 5) Mentor students from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive academic environment.
Qualifications:
• An earned doctoral degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or a closely related field
• Demonstrated ability to secure competitive external research funding
• A strong record of peer-reviewed publications in reputable scholarly journals
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate level
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• A commitment to Howard University’s mission and core values
About Howard University:
Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research-intensive, and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students. Information about the CEE department is available at https://cea.howard.edu/academics/departments/department-civil-and-environmental-engineering
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement (not to exceed three pages), teaching statement (not to exceed two pages), and contact information for five professional references. Completed applications should be addressed to the Chair of CEE Search Committee: Dr. Claudia Marin and submitted electronically as a single PDF file to [email protected].
For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 PM EST on December 31, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
EEO Policy:
The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, marital status, religion, or disability. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities, equal opportunity, and Title IX would be directed to the Office of the Vice President for Human Resources.
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