The  ideal candidate will be a rising or established leader with  demonstrated potential for high-impact research, demonstrated commitment  to teaching and mentoring appropriate to career stage, and the ability  to work collaboratively with colleagues from Environmental Engineering  and throughout the USF campuses.  Appointment of the selected candidate  will be made at a rank commensurate with the candidate’s experience and  qualifications.  We seek candidates with research expertise in any area  of Environmental Engineering that complements existing faculty within  the Department, whether by building on strengths already present or by  opening opportunities for new lines of collaborative research.  Hiring  selection will be based principally on the potential of the candidate to  contribute significantly to the missions of the Department, the College  of Engineering, and the University, rather than on the candidate’s  particular rank or research specialty.  We seek candidates who are  collaborative, forward-thinking, and eager to contribute to a growing  program with a clear vision for the future.

The selected candidate  will join a dynamic and collaborative Environmental Engineering program  at a rising university that values innovation, interdisciplinary  research, and faculty empowerment.  

Our Environmental Engineering  graduate program was ranked 48th nationally and 23rd among U.S. public  universities by U.S. News & World Report (2023).  Our department  boasts nationally recognized faculty, including AEESP Fellows and  Fulbright Scholars, and maintains active leadership in professional  societies.  We offer a collegial environment with shared governance and  reduced teaching loads for junior faculty.  The Department of Civil and  Environmental Engineering offers PhD, master’s, and ABET-accredited  bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Engineering and in Civil  Engineering.  Located in the vibrant Tampa Bay area—home to top-ranked  beaches, a thriving downtown, and rich opportunities for collaboration  with state agencies and environmental organizations—this is a place  where faculty thrive both professionally and personally.

Application Process

Applications  should consist of the following materials combined into a single PDF  file: (1) cover letter (not to exceed two pages) indicating the reasons  for your interest and your alignment with the advertised position; (2)  curriculum vitae; (3) names and contact information (e-mail and phone)  for three references; (4) statement on research and teaching (not to  exceed three pages).  The statement on research should describe your  accomplishments, your future research plans, a strategy for securing  funding to support future research, and a vision for the theme and  direction of your future research group at USF.  The statement on  teaching should discuss your prior teaching and mentoring experience,  your approach or philosophy towards teaching and mentoring, and your  future teaching interests within our department (which will likely  consist of a combination of existing classes in our program and new  classes in your specialty area). Applications will be considered  starting immediately and until the position is filled; for maximum  consideration, please apply by December 15, 2025.  

Questions about the  position should be directed to Professor Jeffrey Cunningham (cunning@usf.edu), the chairperson of the search committee.