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Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Job Overview

Position Summary:

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in environmental engineering at the Assistant Professor level to start in August 2025. We are excited to find a new faculty member to join our group of dedicated educators to teach undergraduate engineering at our public institution. We seek candidates who will collaborate with us to continually improve our pedagogy and curriculum to develop more diverse citizen engineers who will create the sustainable and equitable infrastructure of the future.

This is a full time, benefit-eligible position with a 9-month academic appointment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Wisconsin System has a nationally top ranked retirement plan and a comprehensive benefits package. The department also provides relocation assistance, and the university has a Trailing Partners Engagement Program.

Review of candidates will begin on November 8, 2025.  Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is Fall of 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Teach a range of undergraduate courses, including introductory junior-level classes and design-focused senior level classes in environmental engineering. Applicants must also have the ability to teach other environmental engineering related courses (for example, Introduction to Infrastructure, Fluid Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, etc.).
• Provide academic advising to approximately 35 students.
• Participate in scholarly and professional development activities that will enhance teaching effectiveness. Examples of such activities include technical discipline-specific research, engineering education research, and professional consulting. Ideally, research activities will include direct undergraduate student involvement.
• Work with colleagues in the department and across campus to improve the diversity of the student body and provide a more inclusive educational experience for all.
• Participate in department, college, and university service.
• Participate in ABET accreditation and assessment efforts.
• Allocate 10 hours per week outside of class for student engagement with at least 5 hours reserved for meeting students in office hours.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• PhD in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or related field.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses in environmental engineering, as well as other civil and environmental engineering-related courses.
• Progress towards becoming a licensed professional engineer by having passed the FE exam, or having a minimum of 6 months professional experience in an environmental engineering related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate education and teaching excellence.
• Willingness to work with students and faculty in an inclusive and collegial environment.
• At least one semester experience as a Teaching Assistant or lead instructor.

Environmental Engineering at UW-Platteville:

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department currently has 480 students, with 70 of them majoring in environmental engineering. The Department has 15 faculty and staff, three of them with a focus on environmental engineering. Our students are actively engaged in high-impact practices including undergraduate research, internships, community service, and student organizations. The Department hosts 8 student organizations, including the Platteville Society of Environmental Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and Engineers Without Borders. The Department is a collegial, collaborative, and supportive learning environment for students and staff.

College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science:

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department is in the College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (EMS). The College of EMS serves more than 2,500 undergraduate students and 70 graduate students.  Our values are provided below:

We, the employees of the College of EMS, value being a key player in our undergraduate students’ success:

1. We value teaching excellence, continuously improving our teaching skills, creating engaging learning environments, and implementing known best practices in STEM education
2. We value nurturing a culture of care toward our students and our colleagues
3. We value the university’s goal of serving students with a wide range of preparation, and we meet our students where they are
4. We value high standards to prepare our students for the rigors of the STEM workplace
5. We value providing job-ready skills to our students through authentic, applied, and hands-on learning experiences

Campus Information:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 42 baccalaureate and 6 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. The Platteville campus has an on-site children's center providing child care for children of students and staff. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online portal. To ensure full consideration applications must be received by November 4, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply: The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications.
• A current resume/vita which may also note any contributions to scholarly (e.g. journal publications, conference presentations) or practitioner (e.g. trade publications, presentations)audiences or service to professional associations.
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references. References will not be contacted until the final stages of the search and only with the candidate's foreknowledge.
• A separate summary of your teaching philosophy and experience, including information on how you will provide a learning environment suitable for all students.
• List of UW-Platteville civil and environmental engineering courses you are able to teach.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Christina Curras, currasc@uwplatt.edu

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.