Tenure - track Assistant Or Associate Professor, Civil And Environmental Engineering

Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Position Title: Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering

Reports To: Chair of the Department

Salary: $90,000 - $115,000

Location: Riverdale, NY

The University: Manhattan University is nationally ranked and offers degree programs in the arts, business, education, engineering, and science. The University has approximately 3,000 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in over 50 fields of study. It is committed to excellence in teaching a diverse student body and preparing students for successful careers and fulfilling lives. The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Manhattan University is the largest academic department in the University and home to the largest Civil Engineering undergraduate program in New York City. The department offers graduate (Masters) degree programs in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Environmental Engineering.

Position Summary

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Manhattan University seek applications for two full-time faculty positions beginning Fall 2026. These are tenure-track appointments at the assistant or associate professor rank. We seek candidates with expertise in Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Structural Engineering. Applicants in other areas of civil engineering with exceptional qualifications may also be considered. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Responsibilities

Successful Candidates will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate (M.S) courses in civil and/or environmental engineering.
• Develop and maintain course materials including syllabi, lectures, assignments and examinations.
• Hold regular office hours to provide academic support and mentorship for students.
• Advise students on course selection, academic progress, and career planning.
• Contribute to departmental, school, and university service activities.
• Support the mission and values of Manhattan University.
• Develop and sustain a quality research program, especially, research with undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) students.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a closely related field is required. Evidence of effective teaching or potential for teaching excellence. Demonstrated expertise in specialty areas within Environmental, Transportation, or Structural Engineering. Ability to teach core undergraduate civil and/or environmental engineering courses and upper-level undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) courses in the candidate's area of specialization. Professional engineering licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure is desirable. A demonstrated potential for scholarly productivity and external funding.

Research Facilities

Environmental Engineering Candidates with expertise within all areas of Environmental Engineering are encouraged to apply, especially those with a background in environmental process engineering, water quality assessment, and/or environmental modeling. Opportunities to work with program faculty and students on research are available within our newly renovated Environmental Engineering Research Laboratories.

Transportation Engineering Candidates with expertise within all areas of Transportation Engineering are encouraged to apply, especially those with a background in pavements, traffic operations, urban transportation planning, safety and ITS, multimodal systems, or AI/ML applications to transportation data analysis. Opportunities to work with program faculty and students on research are available within our Pavement Material Lab and Computing Labs. The successful candidate will also contribute to the development of the new Transportation and Mobility Lab.

Structural Engineering Candidates with expertise within all areas of Structural Engineering are encouraged to apply. Opportunities to work with program faculty and students on research are available within our Solids and Materials Labs. The successful candidate will also contribute to the development of the new Structural Engineering Lab.

Application Process

Completed applications must include:

• A letter of interest describing professional goals and teaching interests
• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three references

All materials must be submitted as a single PDF document. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply.