Tenure-Track Position in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Resource Engineering
Last updated: September 29, 2021, 9:54 a.m.
Job title: Assistant Professor, Environmental Engineering/Environmental Resource Engineering
Position code: 21_T_BCEE_M
Date posted: September 29, 2021
Application deadline: December 31, 2021
Advertised until: Position is filled
Position description
The Department of Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Environmental Engineering with specialized knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas: environmental nanotechnology and its application to environmental resources; production of high-quality water including membrane technologies, integrated biological systems, and water recycling/reuse/reclamation; energy systems planning; transport and removal of emerging contaminants; water infrastructure for Canadian aboriginal and remote communities, industrial ecology, environmental management and security, and applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and informatics in environmental systems engineering and design.
Duties include research, teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and service to the institution. This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, but exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level may also be considered.
Qualifications and assets
Candidates must have completed their PhD in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Resource Engineering, or closely related areas in Civil/Environmental Engineering, or be near completion at the start date of the appointment. Membership or eligibility for membership in a Canadian professional engineering association, preferably in Quebec, is required.
The main criteria for selection are scholarly and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high-quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications, industrial application of their research activities, and the securing of external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Industrial experience will be a definite asset. The department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. The language of instruction at Concordia is English, but a working knowledge of French is an asset.
As one of the largest cities in North America, Montreal has a strong construction industry, and the candidate will have potential opportunities to establish rapport with the local industry and build a highly collaborative and impactful research program.
How to apply
Applications should be addressed to Dr. Ashutosh Bagchi, Professor and Chair of the Department of Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering: bcee-applications@concordia.ca.
Applications must include a cover letter clearly identifying the title and position code (21_T_BCEE_M), a detailed curriculum vitae (identifying five of their publications that best describe their research excellence in relation to the advertised position), teaching and research statements, and the names and contact information of four referees.
Applicants must explain how their expertise supports specialization in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Resource Engineering and how such expertise complements existing research and teaching skillsets of the Environmental Engineering group in the department.
Electronic applications should be submitted by December 31, 2021 and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until a suitable candidate has been identified. Only short-listed applicants are notified. The appointment is expected to commence on August 1, 2022 or shortly thereafter.
Concordia University is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.
These ongoing or anticipated examples can include but are not limited to:
- teaching about underrepresented populations
- mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds
- committee work
- offering or organizing educational programming
- participation in training and workshops
All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.
Adaptive measures
Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Nadia Hardy, Interim Deputy Provost and Vice-Provost, Faculty Development and Inclusion at vpfdi@concordia.ca or by phone at 514-848-2424, extension 4323.
The Department of Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering has a faculty complement of 42 professors active in various areas of building, civil and environmental engineering and its strength has rapidly grown in recent years. The Department offers PhD, masters and bachelor degrees in Building Engineering, Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering. The Civil Engineering undergraduate program was recently ranked among the top 20 civil engineering programs in the world. Concordia University attracts high quality domestic and international students in all of its programs and has stable and strong enrollment at undergraduate and graduate levels. More information is available on the Department page: www.concordia.ca/bcee.
The Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science is ranked among the top 10 engineering schools in Canada. The School is home to over 10,000 engineering and computer science students and a faculty complement of 235 faculty members. The School has about 4,500 graduate students enrolled in 35 graduate programs. Its research profile continues to grow as it fosters multidisciplinary approaches to finding solutions to a broad range of societal challenges. Concordia University and the School attract a high quality, diverse student population in all its programs. For more information on the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, please visit: www.concordia.ca/ginacody.
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The city enjoys a thriving multicultural scene. Bilingualism is a part of Montreal’s tradition and adds to its inspiring atmosphere. While supporting a significant anglophone population, it is the one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.
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Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.
Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applications must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.