Assistant Professor, Chemical and Environmental Engineering (Water Treatment)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Dec 13, 2024

Assistant Professor, Chemical and Environmental Engineering (Water Treatment)
Posting Number	req20927
Department	Chemical & Environmental Engr
Department Website Link	https://chee.engineering.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering at The University of Arizona (UA) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with an anticipated start date in August 2025. We seek an interdisciplinary scholar with a Ph.D. degree in a relevant engineering discipline or closely related discipline to develop a vibrant research program focused on water and wastewater treatment with an engineering-centric approach. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in biological processes or in applications related to mining waste streams. Successful candidates will complement departmental and campus-wide strengths in the areas of direct potable reuse, membrane technologies, desalination, advanced oxidation, PFAS detection and treatment, energy/water systems, and environmental remediation of groundwater and surface water. The faculty member will be expected to form and maintain research and educational partnerships with cross-campus academic units such as environmental sciences, geosciences, hydrology, and other fields as appropriate. The faculty member will be expected to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels and contribute to mentoring students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds. Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Responsibilities include research work leading to scholarly contributions to the profession, teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and departmental, college, and university service, such as outreach and recruitment. The faculty member is expected to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement, increasing diversity, and expanding collaborations with community and other external partners.
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. degree at the time of hire in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline and must provide education credentials during the offer discussions. No experience beyond the Ph.D. is required for Assistant Rank.
Preferred Qualifications
Rank	Assistant
Tenure Information	Tenure Track (T/TE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$106,000 - $115,000
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	Start of Fall 2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Eduardo Saez, Professor, Committee Chair esaez@arizona.edu Kimberly Ogden ogden@arizona.edu
Open Date	10/21/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please submit the following Four (4) documents: 1) Cover letter: Outline qualifications and desire to participate in Environmental Engineering. 2) Curriculum Vitae: Provide details on track record of research, publication, funding, and service. 3) Research statement: Outline prior and planned research program, that includes past accomplishments and future plans (4-page maximum). 4) Teaching statement: Describe experience and philosophy of teaching, prior experience, and future interests (2-page maximum). If chosen to interview, you will be asked to provide three (3) references.
Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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