Environmental Institute Director - FY12

Position Title: Professor

Position Summary:

Director of the Environmental Institute and Professor. Expected to work collaborative with the associated faculty to develop a strong, externally-funded research program and to advance the research profile of the Environmental Institute. The appointment will be at the full professor level with a split appointment between at least two departments active in the environmental and water resource engineering thrust area.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

Professor and Director of the Environmental Institute

The University of Alabama is experiencing unparalleled growth and prosperity. The College of Engineering is a leading contributor to this success with unprecedented growth in its undergraduate, graduate, and research programs. As a consequence, the University is constructing several new engineering buildings, and the College is adding multiple new faculty positions, including positions that support the University’s emphasis on water resources and the environment. We invite applications and nominations for Director of the University’s Environmental Institute (ei.ua.edu). The Director of the Environmental Institute (EI) will hold an academic appointment at the rank of full professor within the College of Engineering.

The EI’s primary mission is to be a national leader in research on environmental issues related to water, air, and land resources. The College and University are committed to furthering the success of the EI and advancing it into an internationally recognized center of excellence. In addition to seeking a new director, the University will be adding six additional faculty in the area of environmental and water resource engineering this year. These faculty and the new director will join an existing dynamic and collegial group of faculty from multiple departments across the University, including Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Geology, and Biology. These faculty members are dedicated to undergraduate and graduate education and to conducting leading-edge fundamental and applied research in the broad area of environmental and water resource engineering.

The EI director will be expected to lead the Institute to further advance the College and University’s research profile. The University of Alabama offers many opportunities to work within an integrated research community of on-campus centers, including the Center for Freshwater Studies and the Aging Infrastructure Systems Center of Excellence. Additionally, the College is adding significant new research laboratory facilities to support a full spectrum of research activities.

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in engineering or a closely related field. The appointment will be at the full professor level with a joint appointment in at least two engineering departments active in the environmental and water resource engineering thrust area. A January 2012 start date is desirable, but a later date is possible. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a resume, a research vision statement for environmental and water resource engineering, and a list of at least three references as soon as possible. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Electronic submission of application materials via the University of Alabama employment website is required (facultyjobs.ua.edu, requisition number 0804261).

Special Instructions:

Include a list of at least 3 professional references with the cover letter.

UA EEO Statement:

The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.