Assistant Professor

Faculty Position: Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in the area of Environmental Engineering (Position #14196) with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2012.

The successful candidate: 1) must hold an undergraduate degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering and a Ph.D. degree in an area related to environmental engineering; 2) must be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of Manitoba; 3) will be expected to teach in environmental engineering at the undergraduate and graduate levels; 4) will be expected to establish and sustain an externally funded research program; and 5) must possess excellent communication and leadership skills. We are particularly interested in candidates with demonstrated experimental research in environmental processes related to municipal and industrial waste water.
Expertise in solid and hazardous waste treatment would be an asset.

The Department of Civil Engineering ( www.umanitoba.ca/civil ) has eighteen faculty members, twelve support staff, approximately two hundred and seventy undergraduate students, and one hundred graduate students. The successful candidate will have access to a state of the art environmental process research and teaching laboratory operated by the Department of Civil Engineering. The Environmental Engineering group has established strong and long-term professional linkages to industry and government partners.

The University of Manitoba is a research intensive university. From its two campuses in Winnipeg, the University serves all parts of the province, including inner city and suburban areas, rural and northern communities, and attracts students from all population groups and walks of life.

Winnipeg is a vibrant prairie city known for its high standard of living, affordable housing, rich cultural events and activities, fine dining, professional sports, and proximity to wilderness areas that offer outstanding outdoor activities in all seasons. Learn more about the City of Winnipeg, and the Province of Manitoba at www.winnipeg.ca/ and www.gov.mb.ca/tourism/ .

The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Review of applications will begin May 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. The application package should include a cover letter outlining the applicant’s suitability for the position, a statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, and names of three references.
The application can be sent by email to: Environmental_14196 [a] umanitoba[.]ca or mailed to the address below.

Inquiries about this search should be directed to:

Ahmed Shalaby, PhD, P.Eng.
Head, Civil Engineering, and Chair, Search Committee 14196
Faculty of Engineering, University of Manitoba
15 Gillson Street, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6
Phone (204) 474-6818; Fax (204) 474-7513

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitas may be provided to participating members of the search process. Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will be provided by email. All applicants will be notified once the position has been filled.

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