About the Job:

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering at the University of Minnesota is seeking applications for a faculty position in the broad area of Modeling in Environmental Systems. The position is primarily intended for applicants at the Assistant Professor level; however, more experienced, exceptional applicants can be considered. All areas related to systems modeling, decision support, stochastic methods, and computational modeling with applications to environmental or water resources engineering will be considered, including life cycle assessment and technoeconomic analysis, system optimization, computational fluid dynamics in geophysical flows, artificial intelligence, and machine learning approaches.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will be expected to maintain a strong externally funded research program. Teaching responsibilities include existing undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as the development of new courses in the candidate’s specialty areas. An earned doctorate is required at the time of the appointment. Candidates seeking the rank of Associate Professor must have a strong record of success in teaching, research, and service commensurate with the appointment level.

Emphasis will be placed on the quality, creativity, and intellectual distinction of the candidates’ research and scholarship. We are interested in scholars with strong core fundamentals in science and engineering that allow them to move easily across disciplinary boundaries and work collaboratively to solve complex problems at the frontier of their disciplines.

About the Department:

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering (CEGE) at the University of Minnesota is a mid-sized department dedicated to conducting cutting-edge theoretical, computational, and experimental research in all areas related to Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering, with noted excellence in the areas of water resources and environmental engineering. The department features state-of-the-art experimental facilities, including multiple excellent core facilities (imaging, genomics, research computing, etc.) and the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory (https://cse.umn.edu/safl), a unique and globally recognized facility for pioneering research in experimental and computational fluid mechanics, hydrology, geophysics, and (micro)biology. CEGE is one of twelve departments within the College of Science and Engineering, which offers outstanding opportunities for interdisciplinary research due to the unique combination of mathematics, physical sciences, and engineering in one college. The college has a strong Data Science Initiative and provides state-of-the-art computational facilities through the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute, https://msi.umn.edu.

Benefits:

Pay Range:

Assistant $100,000 - $115,000 based on experience
Associate $120,000 - $135,000 based on experience

Time Appointment Category: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How to Apply:

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position.

Please include:

Cover letter,
CV,
Complete contact information for three references, and
Statements on i) research experience and interests, ii) teaching experience and interests, and iii) experience fostering diversity and inclusion in the classroom and research.

The review of applications will begin on January 2, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. This position is expected to start in Fall 2026.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please email employ@umn.edu or call (612)-624-UOHR (8647).

Employment Requirements:

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M: The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).

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