Viterbi School of Engineering
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and full Professor of Civil and Enviro
Viterbi School of Engineering, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
The Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering 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. This position is central to advancing the department’s emphasis on 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 and Areas 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 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.
Position Details This position is available starting August 6. To receive full consideration, candidates should apply online at [link]. 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. Applications received after this deadline might not be considered. All application materials will be held in the strictest confidence.
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Research Focus and Areas 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 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.
Position Details This position is available starting August 6. To receive full consideration, candidates should apply online at [link]. 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. Applications received after this deadline might not be considered. All application materials will be held in the strictest confidence.
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