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Dear Colleagues: It is with great pleasure I share with you that the University of Vermont (UVM) invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions in broad area of water/environment. I would greatly  appreciate your forwarding this information to potential applicants you may know of. Thank you very much. Endowed Chair in Watershed Science and Management (Position #015106) in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources (RSENR). This position offers an opportunity to lead research and outreach on grand challenges regarding freshwater resources, with significant funding and staff to support the work. Requires a Ph.D. in watershed science, freshwater ecology, economics, natural resource policy and planning, engineering, environmental chemistry, hydrology, or related fields, as well as a strong record of successful, externally-funded research on watershed science and management, broadly defined. Applicants at the rank of Associate Professor and above will be considered but all applicants must have sufficient experience for appointment to an endowed Full Professorship with tenure. Full position description Tenure-Track Full Professor of Environmental Engineering and State Director of EPSCoR (Position #00023331) in Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. The candidate’s research area should support existing applied and fundamental research in the department on biological, chemical, or physical processes in the broad area of water systems and sustainability in natural and engineered environments. The candidate will also serve as the State Director of Vermont’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) leading expansion of UVM’s research portfolio at the nexus of human and natural systems, as part of the position. EPSCoR establishes partnerships with government, higher education and industry and is designed to make lasting improvements in the state’s research infrastructure, capacity, and national competitiveness. Full position description Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor in Environmental Engineering (Position #006305) in Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. We seek candidates that complement existing research conducted within the department and across the university on physical, chemical, and biological processes for water and wastewater treatment and recovery of beneficial products from wastes, including those who combine experimental research with computational sciences. Priority will be given to individuals who can connect contemporary water and wastewater issues to regional, national, and global environmental and public health outcomes. Full position description In addition to the above, we also have a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Engineering Mechanics and Materials (Position #004608). Full position description The successful candidates will actively advance diversity, inclusion, and equity at the University of Vermont and in the broader community. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.

2021PowellPositionAnnouncement

 

Faculty Position
M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management

The M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management in the College of Design,
Construction and Planning at the University of Florida invites applications for one ninemonth tenure-track faculty position in sustainable, resilient, and smart built
environments and infrastructure beginning in the fall of 2022.
The appointment is expected to be made at the assistant professor level. Required
credentials include:
· a doctoral degree in a related field, and
· a proven ability to disseminate research findings.
Expected credentials include:
· relevant academic and industry experience appropriate for the area of expertise, and
· university-level teaching in a core construction management area.
In addition, the candidate should demonstrate the potential to attract nationallycompetitive research grants, engage in multi-disciplinary research, and be motivated to
collaborate with other faculty across the College of Design, Construction and Planning
and within other colleges in the University of Florida. The successful faculty candidate
will be expected to develop funded research programs that align with the research
interests of the Powell Center, publish in peer-reviewed journals, supervise graduate
student research, teach undergraduate courses in core construction management
topic(s) and graduate courses that support the Master’s and Doctoral programs, and
provide service to the University, the community, and the profession. The salary and
benefits package for the position is competitive and includes a negotiated faculty
development package.

Applications must include:
· a letter of interest,
· curriculum vitae,
· a two-page statement of teaching and research interests which explains how the
applicant will contribute to the Center, School, and College,
· a one-page statement of contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
· the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references.
To ensure full consideration, the required documents should be submitted by January 15,
2022 when the Search Committee will begin reviewing applications. The review of
applications will continue until the position is filled.

The Powell Center for Construction and Environment, formed in 1991, is a leader in
sustainable construction pedagogy and research. The mission of the Powell Center for
Construction and Environment is to foster the implementation of sustainability principles
into the creation of the built environment. The research interests of the Powell Center
include advances in construction methods and productivity for sustainability; emerging
low carbon buildings and materials; health and equity; water resources, biodiversity, life
cycle assessment of the built infrastructure; and advances in modeling including artificial
intelligence approaches and uncertainty propagation and evaluation. The Powell Center
currently has 8 undergraduate and graduate research assistants, post-docs, and visiting
scholars, and 3 affiliated faculty.

The Rinker School is one of the oldest academic units on the University of Florida
campus. Located within the College of Design, Construction and Planning, the Rinker
School was established in 1935, making it the first building construction program in the
U.S. and, in 1975, the first to receive accreditation from the American Council for
Construction Education (ACCE). The Rinker School has a long history of excellence in
education and research, and strong bonds with its alumni. The Rinker School has 30 fulltime faculty members, and offers Bachelor of Science, Master’s, and PhD degree
programs in Construction Management and Fire and Emergency Services.

The College of Design, Construction and Planning is multi-disciplinary, and includes
undergraduate and graduate programs in Architecture, Historic Preservation, Interior
Design, Landscape Architecture, Sustainability and the Built Environment, and Urban and
Regional Planning. It is also home to several interdisciplinary research centers that focus
on community and landscape planning, geographical information system-based research,
health and the built environment, resilience, sea level rise, and sustainable construction.
The University of Florida is designated as a Research I University and is home to 16
colleges and more than 170 research centers and institutes and UF offers nearly 300
graduate degree programs. The University of Florida is a Top 5 public research university
and an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any
other legally protected status. Applications by women and members of all
underrepresented groups are encouraged.

The City of Gainesville, home to the University of Florida, serves as the cultural,
educational and commercial center for the north central Florida region. Known for the
beauty of its natural surroundings, including springs and lakes, and numerous cultural
institutions and recreational opportunities, Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities
in Florida.

The selection process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida
“Government in the Sunshine” and Public Records laws. Search Committee meetings and
interviews will be open to the public; and all applications, CV’s and other documents
related to the search will be available for public inspection. Questions may be directed to
Dr. Robert Ries, Chair of the Search Committee, at rries@ufl.edu.
To apply for this position, visit https://jobs.ufl.edu. Job number for this vacancy is 519458
and the deadline date to apply is: Open until filled. If an accommodation due to a disability
is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay
System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

The University of Florida is an equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a broadly
diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The University of Florida invites all qualified
applicants, including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.