Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and full Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and full Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Apply Viterbi School of Engineering Faculty Los Angeles, California TheSonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering(cee.usc.edu) in theUSC Viterbi School of Engineering(viterbischool.usc.edu) invites applications and nominations for atenure-track or tenured faculty position at any rankin the area ofEnvironmental Engineering,with a focus onaquatic and environmental chemistry(cee.usc.edu/academics/environmental-engineering). This position is central to advancing the department'sstrategic vision, which emphasizes sustainable infrastructure, resilient water systems, and the protection of human and ecosystem health. Applicants must hold a doctorate in environmental engineering or a related field. Candidates at the Associate or full Professor ranks should demonstrate a distinguished record of scholarship, research leadership, and professional achievement commensurate to the rank. The department seeks candidates whose research advances fundamental and applied knowledge in water quality, treatment, and sustainability. Areas of particular interest include:
The successful candidate will have opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary collaborations through USC'sWater Reuse and Resource Recovery(ReWater) Center and Southern California Superfund Research and Training Program for PFASAssessment, Remediation, and Prevention (ShARP) Center. This position is available starting August 16, 2026. To receive full consideration, candidates should apply on-line at:https://usccareers.usc.edu/search-jobs. Application materials must include: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests (2 pages), a statement of teaching interests (1 page), and contact information for five references. To receive full consideration, all materials should be received by December 5, 2026; applications received after this deadline might not be considered. All application materials will be held in the strictest confidence. For more information, applicants are welcome to contact Professor Adam Smith (smithada@usc.edu). USC is a globally renowned private research (R1) university. Situated in the heart of Los Angeles, USC is in close proximity to leading technology firms, cutting-edge research institutions, and government agencies pioneering environmental regulations, offering a wealth of collaborative opportunities.Los Angeles is emerging as a national leader in potable water reuse, driven by ambitious plans to recycle 100% of its wastewater by 2035. Through large-scale initiatives such as the Hyperion 2035 program and partnerships with theReWater Centerat USC, the city is investing in advanced treatment technologies and research to ensure a safe, sustainable, and resilient local water supply in the face of climate change and recurring drought. TheSonny AstaniDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineeringis the beneficiary of a $17 million pledge from Sonny Astani, the largest ever bestowed on a CEE department at that time. The Department has 30 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, including four chaired professorships, nine current or former Young Investigator and Early Career awardees, and many fellows of professional organizations. The department recently renovated the civil and environmental engineering laboratories with a multimillion-dollar investment from the USC Viterbi School, including new equipment and renovated space to support cutting-edge research. The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is among the top-tier engineering schools in the world. It counts 212 full-time, tenure-track faculty members, and it is home to the Information Sciences Institute, the Institute for Creative Technologies, two previously awarded National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers, a Department of Energy EFRC (Energy Frontiers Research Center), and the Department of Homeland Security's first University Center of Excellence, CREATE. The school is affiliated with the USC Stevens Center for Innovation. Research expenditures typically exceed $189 million annually. The annual base salary (9-month) range for the following faculty ranks in this posting is:
When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope of responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. . REQ20167895 Posted Date: 09/25/2025 - Thru date - 2025-12-06 Apply |