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Assistant Professor, Practice, Civil Engineering
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325

Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Requirements

This position will be a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice position in the area of Water Resources/Environmental Engineering beginning in August 2025. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and an earned doctorate degree from a nationally recognized graduate water resources/environmental engineering graduate program before starting this position.

The successful candidate is expected to teach 7-8 classes per academic year with focus on undergraduate courses in water resources and environmental engineering, and other undergraduate courses in civil engineering including laboratories as needed. Preferences will be given to those who have teaching and/or practical experience in water resources/environmental engineering and has or will soon have his/her professional engineering (PE) registration.

To apply for this position, the candidate must complete an on-line application via https://uakron.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UACareers/job/Assistant-Professor--Practice--Civil-Engineering_JR101793 and submit (1) cover letter (2) detailed resume, (3) names and contact information for three references, and (4) a teaching statement that identifies the undergraduate and graduate courses in Civil Engineering at the University of Akron that he/she can teach and any new courses they plan to develop. All four items must be included in the application to be considered for this position.

Screening of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information regarding the University, the department, and the faculty please visit our web site at www.uakron.edu.

Additional Position Information:

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please attach the necessary documents (Cover Letter, CV, Teaching statement that identifies the undergraduate and graduate courses in Civil Engineering at the University of Akron that the candidate can teach and any new courses they can develop).

Any application materials that are requested beyond the CV can be uploaded in the Application Questions 2 of 2 section. 

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted through April 20th, 2025.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.  

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Exempt) 

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

American Association of University Professors

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Iron Bones

Email:

ibones@uakron.edu

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Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.