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Tenure-Track Faculty in Environmental Engineering in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering

University of Colorado
$115000.00-$128000.00
parental leave, paid time off, tuition assistance, retirement plan
United States, Colorado, Boulder
Sep 24, 2026
Requisition Number: 75018 Location: Boulder, Colorado City Boulder State Colorado Employment Type: Faculty Schedule: Full-Time Date Posted: 24-Sep-2026 Close All Job Summary The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in environmental engineering with an anticipated start in fall 2027. We are particularly interested in scholars with expertise in environmental chemistry as applied to the fate and transport of contaminants in natural waters, anthropogenic impacts on the natural environment (e.g., chemical or ecological), engineering water treatment systems, and resource management and recovery. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Who We Are The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering is home to 56 faculty and 17 staff offering B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in civil engineering and architectural engineering to 400 undergraduate and 155 graduate students. The Department's mission is to contribute to technological advances that benefit humankind and enhance Earth's physical and biological resources, to educate undergraduate and graduate students to become leaders in the professional practice of engineering, and to foster an inclusive community that brings together students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The faculty specialize in the areas of architectural engineering, civil systems, construction engineering and management, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, global engineering, structural engineering, and water resources. The Department is home to the Center for Advanced Decision Support in Water and Environmental Systems, the Mortenson Center in Global Engineering and Resilience, and the Center for Environmental Mass Spectrometry. The College's multidisciplinary Environmental Engineering Program is home to 18 program faculty from three engineering departments, 18 affiliated faculty from eight engineering and science departments, and six staff offering B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in environmental engineering to 240 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. The Program is ranked 11th for graduate programs and 11th for undergraduate programs in the United States. The faculty conduct research and teach in the areas of air quality, applied ecology, contaminant fate and transport, global engineering, and water and wastewater treatment. The successful candidate will be part of the Environmental Engineering Program and will be rostered with a tenure home in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering. The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering and the Environmental Engineering Program are parts of the College of Engineering and Applied Science, which is home to 250 tenure-track, 120 instructional-track, and 30 research-track faculty serving more than 6,000 undergraduate students, 1,300 M.S. students, and 850 Ph.D. students in fifteen departments and programs. The College's success requires faculty who actively work to create an inclusive culture within the college and are committed to the campus plan of creating and sustaining supportive campus environments. The University of Colorado Boulder is Colorado's flagship public institution and among the most research-active universities in the world in areas of environmental science and sustainability. The university ranks eighth in the world in environmental and climate science research. It is home to the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute, the Institute for Arctic and Alpine Research, the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, the Sustainability Research Initiative, the SPIKE Center for Sustainability Education, the Natural Hazards Center, the Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment, and the Center for Environmental Journalism. Nearby federal laboratories include the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Center for Atmospheric Research, the National Laboratory of the Rockies, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Successful candidates will be expected to engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring, to develop an externally-funded research program in their technical area, to contribute professional leadership and service to their unit, the College, and their professional community. and to cultivate and contribute to the inclusive excellence of our academic community. The typical distribution of work for this role is 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% leadership and service. What You Should Know The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2027; however, a later start date may be negotiated. The University of Colorado Boulder has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their current and previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination, before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information. What We Can Offer The anticipated academic year salary range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank is $115,000 to $128,000. A relocation stipend of up to $15,000 may be available within the guidelines of the College of Engineering and Applied Science. CU offers a competitive 401(a) retirement plan, with employees contributing 5% of their annual eligible compensation and CU contributing 10% of their eligible compensation. This plan is standard for most faculty hires. For more information on CU's retirement benefits, visit our website here. In addition to a competitive salary, the University of Colorado Boulder offers a wide variety of other benefits and perquisites. Links to some of these are below: gender-neutral paid parental leave, housing down-payment assistance programs, dual-career & relocation resources, and teaching, research, and professional development. Salary and benefits can be reviewed using this total compensation calculator. Benefits At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. Be Statements Be authentic. Be game-changing. Be Boulder. What We Require Applicants must have a research doctorate in environmental engineering, environmental science, or a closely related field conferred by the time they start in their faculty role. What You Will Need Candidates should have the ability to develop an externally-funded research program that enables the growth of new research directions or strengthens the existing research in the department. Candidates should have the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental engineering. Candidates should have the ability to contribute to a collaborative environment that attracts and supports students from all backgrounds. Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials as individual PDF files: Cover Letter: A one-page cover letter describing your interest in the position and summarizing your personal academic goals. Resume/CV: A current curriculum vitae. A Statement of Research Philosophy: A statement of your experience and plans for research and/or creative work that contributes to the body of knowledge in your field and provides broader benefits to education and society (up to 2 pages). A Statement of Teaching Philosophy: A statement of your experience and plans for teaching and mentoring a diverse student body (up to 2 pages). Leadership, Service and Community Contributions Statement: In this statement, describe your leadership and service experience and demonstrated ability to contribute to a supportive campus community. Please provide details on your track record (calibrated to your career stage), that describes the specific roles you have played in these efforts. These details could include, but are not limited to, service on committees, outreach activities to broaden engagement in or with engineering, or serving on advisory boards or task forces contributing to policies or regulations. In addition, describe your plans to contribute to our campus plan to Create Supportive Environments, and the College of Engineering and Applied Science Strategic Vision (1 page). During the application process, you will be asked to provide the name and contact information for at least three references to submit a letter of recommendation to be considered along with your application materials. We will request letters later in the search process. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, please apply by November 15, 2026 for full consideration. Note: Applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs; materials will not be accepted via email. Background checks will be conducted for all final applicants. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.