Asst Prof of Instruction - Civil & Environmental Eng

Description

Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering/0-2104-000

College/Division: College of Engineering/Academic Affairs

Salary Plan: Faculty

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable

Organization Summary:

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ( has twenty-five (25) tenure-track/tenured faculty members, two (2) instructors, five (5) supporting faculty from the Center for Urban Transportation (CUTR) at USF, three (3) staff members, and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, serving nearly 250 undergraduates, 125 masters, and 70 PhD students. Our new and rapidly growing BSEV program was accredited by ABET in 2024. Our Environmental Engineering graduate program was ranked 48th nationally and 23rd among US public universities by US News & World Report (2023). The Civil Engineering graduate program is ranked in the top 70 nationally and top 50 among US public universities, by US News and World Report.

The College of Engineering at the University of South Florida is ranked #56 among public institutions (#89 overall) by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 engineering graduate school rankings. The college serves more than 3,500 students, offering eight ABET-accredited bachelor’s programs, 11 master’s and eight doctoral degrees, including a new bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering. The college is actively engaged in local and global research activities with $48 million in research expenditures for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The college has 12 major research centers and institutes and is actively engaged in local and global research activities focused on sustainability, biomedical engineering, computing technology and transportation. The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries. For four consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities, including USF’s highest ranking ever in 2023 (No. 42). In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities (AAU), a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. Through hundreds of millions of dollars in research activity each year and as one of top universities in the world for securing new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at

Position Summary:

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Instruction in the areas of Environmental and Water Resource Engineering. The selected candidate is expected to have an earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must be qualified to teach core undergraduate courses that support the BS degrees in both Civil Engineering (BSCE) and Environmental Engineering (BSEV), such as Environmental Systems Engineering, Environmental Engineering Laboratory, Basic Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, and Hydraulics Laboratory. Candidates may also develop courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the above areas. Additional responsibilities include participation in departmental, college, and university committees, assisting with ABET accreditation activities and assisting with student advising. Candidates who have a demonstrated interest in developing more effective Civil & Environmental Engineering programs are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned doctoral degree or all but dissertation (ABD) from an accredited institution in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or another closely related field at the time of appointment. Candidates with an earned master’s degree from an accredited institution in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or another closely related field with five years’ of professional experience, a professional engineering (PE) license and demonstration of effective teaching experience. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with a master’s degree, 5 years of professional experience, a Professional Engineering (PE) license and demonstration of effective teaching experience will also be considered. Candidates must be qualified to teach core undergraduate courses that support the BS degrees in both Civil Engineering (BSCE) and Environmental Engineering (BSEV), such as Environmental Systems Engineering, Environmental Engineering Laboratory, Basic Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, and Hydraulics Laboratory. Candidates may also develop courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the above areas. Additional responsibilities include participation in departmental, college, and university committees, assisting with ABET accreditation activities and assisting with student advising. Candidates who have a demonstrated interest in developing more effective Civil & Environmental Engineering programs are especially encouraged to apply.

Additional Information for Applicants:

An application package should include a cover letter outlining interest in the position and how the applicant research aligns with the position qualifications, curriculum vitae (CV), research statement (2-3 pages) detailing current and future research plans, teaching statement (1-2 pages) outlining teaching philosophy and experience, and provide contact information for at least three professional references. Applications will be considered starting immediately until the position is filled.

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace. The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other unlawful basis. Dual career couples with questions about opportunities are encouraged to contact the Department chair. To request disability accommodations in the application and interview process, please notify Khoa Dinh at at least five working days in advance.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.