Assistant Professor Position in Environmental Engineering

Job Description The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) in the Batten College of Engineering and Technology (BCET) at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, VA, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Environmental Engineering starting in Fall 2026. This is a 10-month appointment. Hampton Roads experiences one of the highest rates of sea level rise on the East Coast, making it a prime research area to study the effects of rising waters on coastal infrastructures and resilience. The region houses critical infrastructure including military bases and major ports. The new faculty member will play a critical role in the BCET’s strategic vision for tackling global challenges related to coastal resilience and national security. The prime objective is to strengthen and expand the research expertisein environmental engineering specializing in environmental water quality, water/wastewater treatment, resource recovery, modeling wastewater treatment and water distribution systems, and biosolids treatment. The position provides opportunities to develop research collaborations with Hampton Roads Sanitation District’s (HRSD) Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT), a multiyear project to replenish the groundwater supply in the overdrawn Potomac Aquifer. Other collaboration potentials exist with researchers in the College of Sciences (CoS), Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (ICAR), School of Data Science (SDS), School of Public Service (SPS), Virginia Modeling Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC), local government agencies such as the City of Norfolk, and federal partners including the U.S. Navy, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The candidate is expected to possess research expertise in some of the following areas: Advanced water and wastewater treatment technologies Water reuse, circular water systems, decentralized treatment technologies for water sustainability and resilience Resource recovery (e.g., nutrients, critical minerals) from wastewater Application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in water and wastewater treatment technologies Physio-chemical processes and aquatic chemistry Data-driven management of water infrastructure Emerging contaminants (e.g., PFAS and microplastics) and water quality monitoring The candidate must be able to: Develop and sustain a nationally and internationally recognized sponsored research program Develop and teach undergraduate courses in civil and environmental engineering Supervise and mentor students and serve on committees Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities Play an active role in the growth of research and educational programs in CEE Position Type FullTime Type of Recruitment General Public Type of Recruitment General Public Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline completed by May 2026. Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities Must be able to develop and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses in civil and environmental engineering Have plans for acquiring and sustaining sponsored research Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated potential for excellence in research and scholarly publications. Have experience of conducting sponsored research. Have experience in teaching. Have plans for developing interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research collaborations to advance the water research program in the department. Professional Engineer (PE) license or plan to acquire in the near future. Conditions of Employment Location Norfolk, VA Job Open Date 11/03/2025 Application Review Date 01/15/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit materials at and include the following in their application: A cover letter. A curriculum vitae. A statement of teaching philosophy. A statement of research interests. Unofficial graduate transcripts. Contact information for three references. Applications should be submitted by January 15, 2025, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled. Telework Friendly No Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. About the College About the Department CEE is one of five departments in the BCET and offers an ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering. The Department’s research areas include coastal engineering, transportation engineering, environmental and water resources engineering, structural engineering, and geotechnical engineering. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print) Old Dominion University website Virginia Pilot (website or print) Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print) Academic Keys Other If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity? (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Unofficial Graduate Transcripts Contact Information for Professional References Statement of Research Interests Optional Documents