University of South Florida · 2 months ago
Open Rank, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelThe University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university dedicated to innovation and interdisciplinary research. They are seeking an Open Rank position in Civil and Environmental Engineering, where the selected candidate will contribute to research, teaching, and mentoring within a dynamic program that values collaboration and forward-thinking.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Earned doctoral degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field
Must meet University criteria for appointment at the appropriate rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor)
Preferred
Demonstrated academic and/or professional expertise in an appropriate area of Environmental Engineering
Demonstrated record of publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals on topics related to Environmental Engineering
Demonstrated record of, or demonstrated potential for, attracting external funding to support a research program
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
Experience in university teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
Demonstrated commitment to high-quality classroom teaching and/or engineering pedagogy
Activity in, and/or leadership roles in, professional societies relevant to Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other area relevant to the candidate's area of professional expertise
Professional licensure in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering, or the potential to become professionally licensed
Board certification from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists (AAEES), or the potential to become board-certified
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida
University of South Florida is a public research university located in Tampa, Florida.
Founded in 1956
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$170.33MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyFederal Railroad Administration
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-09-25Grant· $17.07M
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