Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors
Aquatic and Environmental Chemistry
Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Position Overview
The Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (cee.usc.edu) in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering (viterbischool.usc.edu) invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at any rank in the area of Environmental Engineering, with a focus on aquatic and environmental chemistry (cee.usc.edu/academics/environmental-engineering). This position is central to advancing the department’s strategic 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.
Research Focus & Interests The department seeks candidates whose research advances fundamental and applied knowledge in water quality, treatment, and sustainability. Areas of particular interest include:
Contaminants of emerging concern in the environment, including PFAS and microplastics in engineered systems
Potable water reuse and related technologies for water sustainability and resilience
Novel approaches to assess, mitigate, or eliminate environmental contaminants
Effects of environmental contaminants on human and ecosystem health
Collaborations & Opportunities The successful candidate will have opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary collaborations through USC’s Water Reuse and Resource Recovery (ReWater) Center and Southern California Superfund Research and Training Program for PFAS Assessment, Remediation, and Prevention (ShARP) Center.
Application Information This position is available starting August 16, 2026. To receive full consideration, candidates should apply online 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. All materials should be received by December 5, 2025; 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).
Salary The annual base salary (9‑month) range for the following faculty ranks in this posting is:
Associate Professor: $135,000 - 162,000
Professor: $173,000 - 236,000
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement USC is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821‑8100 or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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Research Focus & Interests The department seeks candidates whose research advances fundamental and applied knowledge in water quality, treatment, and sustainability. Areas of particular interest include:
Contaminants of emerging concern in the environment, including PFAS and microplastics in engineered systems
Potable water reuse and related technologies for water sustainability and resilience
Novel approaches to assess, mitigate, or eliminate environmental contaminants
Effects of environmental contaminants on human and ecosystem health
Collaborations & Opportunities The successful candidate will have opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary collaborations through USC’s Water Reuse and Resource Recovery (ReWater) Center and Southern California Superfund Research and Training Program for PFAS Assessment, Remediation, and Prevention (ShARP) Center.
Application Information This position is available starting August 16, 2026. To receive full consideration, candidates should apply online 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. All materials should be received by December 5, 2025; 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).
Salary The annual base salary (9‑month) range for the following faculty ranks in this posting is:
Associate Professor: $135,000 - 162,000
Professor: $173,000 - 236,000
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement USC is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821‑8100 or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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