Union College · 2 months ago
Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$93K/yr - $96K/yrUnion College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Environmental Engineering, beginning September 1, 2026. The successful candidate will engage in teaching, research, and mentoring undergraduates, with a focus on areas related to air quality, climate change, and environmental engineering.
CommunitiesEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Teach courses in the curriculum as appropriate, including core classes such as Thermofluids, Introduction to Environmental Engineering and/or Contaminant Fate and Transport, as well as the development and teaching of upper level environmental engineering electives in their area of expertise
Teach at least one course annually to non-engineers ideally as part of the College’s new Complex Questions/Global Challenges and Social Justice common curriculum
Be heavily involved in the ABET accreditation process which includes opportunities for curriculum development and assessment
Demonstrate the potential to advance a research program at Union College that involves undergraduates
Explore joint programming possibilities with departments and programs in the humanities and social sciences
Qualification
Required
Earned Ph.D. degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related Engineering field; applicants close to finishing their Ph.D. will be considered
Demonstrate the potential to advance a research program at Union College that involves undergraduates
Commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and mentoring undergraduates in the field of Environmental Engineering
Ability to teach core classes such as Thermofluids, Introduction to Environmental Engineering and/or Contaminant Fate and Transport
Involvement in the ABET accreditation process which includes opportunities for curriculum development and assessment
Strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration
Eager to explore joint programming possibilities with departments and programs in the humanities and social sciences
Preferred
Demonstrated interest in undergraduate teaching
Professional licensure (P.E) in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering
Benefits
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
Company
Union College
Union College is a liberal arts college offering student courses in the humanities, social sciences, science and engineering.
Founded in 1795
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5M2013-09-06Grant· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Therese McCarty
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty
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