The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Environmental Engineering.
LSU is designated as the Flagship University in the state of Louisiana, has a total enrollment of more than 35,000 students, and is the only public university in the state to be designated a Carnegie Research I University. The LSU College of Engineering has experienced significant enrollment increases in recent years and is located in the 400,000 square foot Patrick F. Taylor Hall that has recently received a $110 million renovation. LSU is located in Baton Rouge which has a metropolitan-area population of more than 850,000. The university's location, within one of the world's largest petrochemical corridors and in close proximity to the Mississippi River and its dynamic delta, provides significant opportunities for infrastructural, coastal and environmental engineering research. Current strengths of the department include structures/infrastructures, mechanics of materials, coastal engineering, geotechnical engineering, traffic/transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and groundwater hydrology and hydraulics. Additional information about the department can be found at: https://www.lsu.edu/eng/cee/index.php.
Responsibilities
50% Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and providing service to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at LSU.
50% Developing and sustaining an independent, extramurally funded, research program.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in civil or environmental engineering or related field; demonstrated proficiency in research and scholarship; and the personal and professional qualities needed to achieve excellence in teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Additional Qualifications Desired
We seek individuals with innovative research agendas that can function in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. While candidates with research interests from all areas of environmental engineering will be considered, we are prioritizing faculty working in the areas of environmental chemistry and emerging contaminants in urban and natural environmental systems. Professional registration or the qualifications to become registered as a Professional Engineer within five years of appointment is desired.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.