Assistant Professor, Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering

The University of Saskatchewan is seeking an Assistant Professor in Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering for a full-time tenure-track position in Saskatoon, SK. The role involves leading research in hydrological modeling, securing funding, supervising graduate students, and teaching courses. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and demonstrate a commitment to teaching and research. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.
Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Civil Engineering at the Assistant Professor level with the Department of Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering.

The successful candidate will initiate and lead a robust research program related to hydrological modelling and or water resources management; compete successfully for external funding to support this research program; supervise graduate student research projects; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in hydrology and water resources engineering; and undertake relevant administrative activities.

Significant opportunities will exist to develop research collaborations with other researchers at the Global Institute for Water Security (water.usask.ca). The University of Saskatchewan is the highest-ranked university in Canada for water resources research and is among the top 20 in the world. Over 100 faculty members from various departments conduct interdisciplinary research on water, including aquatic toxicology, biogeochemistry, hydrology, and water security.

The Department of Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering offers undergraduate programs in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, and Environmental Engineering, as well as a postgraduate program in Civil Engineering at the M.Eng., M.Sc., and Ph.D. levels. For more information about the department and the College of Engineering, please visit engineering.usask.ca. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 26,000.

The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 26,000.

We seek candidates with bachelor's degrees in Civil, Agricultural, or Water Resources Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline and a Ph.D. in Civil or Water Resources Engineering or related field. Candidates must demonstrate the potential to develop a robust research program related to hydrological modelling and water resources management. Relevant experience working in government or industry would be considered an asset. Applicants should show competence in and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. The successful candidate will be a Professional Engineer in Canada or have the background and willingness to successfully pursue membership with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan as a Professional Engineer.

Salary bands for this position for the 2024-2025 academic year are as follows:

Assistant Professor: 99,945 to 120,099

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae; succinct statement of research and teaching interests; and the names of three references in a single PDF file to engrfaculty.recruitment@usask.ca.

For questions related to this position, please contact:

Professor Lisa Feldman, Head

Department of Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering

University of Saskatchewan

Email: engrfaculty.recruitment@usask.ca

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

Review of applications will begin immediately; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date will be determined when a successful candidate has been selected.