Tenure Track Assistant Professor – Environmental Engineering

Department of Engineering: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
in Environmental Engineering
Academic Employment Opportunity #23-40
UNB Saint John

The Department of Engineering at the University of New Brunswick, Saint John campus, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Environmental Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting August 1, 2024, or a mutually acceptable date thereafter. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

The department offers a 2-year diploma program in Engineering Foundations with specializations in chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. Additionally, the department offers a 4-year degree program in environmental engineering which started in Fall 2023. Also, the department is looking at expanding its offerings through teaching graduate courses toward the Master of Engineering in systems engineering. Candidates for the position must have a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering or closely related discipline, and clear evidence of strong research ability, as the successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally funded research program and be involved in supervision of graduate (MSc and PhD) students. UNB Saint John has a strong commitment to teaching so demonstrated excellence in teaching will be an asset. Preference will be given to candidates who have obtained a P. Eng. or who are eligible to do so. Responsibilities include teaching, research (including graduate student supervision), and assisting in university academic service.

A complete application package must include a cover letter (indicating either the competition number or ‘ENVTENURE’, plus a statement of current citizenship), along with the applicant’s curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy and up to three reprints of recent publications. Candidates should submit their complete application package electronically (as a single PDF) to:

Dr. Idris Gadoura, Chair
Department of Engineering
University of New Brunswick Saint John
Email: eng@unb.ca

Candidates must also arrange to have three letters of reference emailed directly to the address above.

Application Deadline: Complete application packages, including letters of reference, must be received by May 31, 2024.

Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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