The Environmental Engineering department at the 'Universidad de Ingenieria y Tecnologia – UTEC', Lima, Peru, invites applications from outstanding individuals for one faculty position. We anticipate hiring at the Assistant Professorship level, although truly exceptional candidates may be suitable for Associate or Full Professorship levels.
Requirements:
1. We are looking for proactive candidates holding a degree in Environmental Engineering and a doctorate degree in areas such as Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a specialization in water treatment.
2. At least 2 journal publications indexed in Scopus (or other relevant databases) in the past 3 years.
3. Fluent in English.
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The candidate should be able to teach effectively in Spanish at both undergraduate and graduate levels. If not fluent, she/he is expected to reach Spanish proficiency within 2 years of joining.
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
6. Strong interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience writing grant proposals.
2. Experience with international presentations and/or committees.
3. Affiliated with international professional associations (relevant to the position).
4. Demonstrated interest in working with academic, industry, and/or community partners.
5. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Once hired, the successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, advise thesis (undergraduate and graduate levels), obtain competitive external funding, establish an effervescent cross-disciplinary research program, lead student chapters (and organizations), and contribute through service to the profession, to the department, and to UTEC.
UTEC opened its doors in 2012 and is currently home to over 3400 students and 65 full-time faculty members. The University's main goal is to admit outstanding students, regardless of their socioeconomic status, and to graduate the global engineers of the 21st Century, with a holistic vision, good business and communication skills, and a clear focus on innovation and entrepreneurship contributing to the economy and society at large. UTEC is backed by the most influential business owners and companies in Peru and supported through strategic alliances with world-renowned universities and institutions, such as MIT, Harvard University, Purdue, the University of New Mexico, and the Colorado School of Mines.
In UTEC, we believe in inclusive workplaces where people's differences are respected, valued, and cared for, so all our members can fully develop their talents.
We are open to both early career and expert academics, so if you believe you have additional or different skills that can make you a great candidate for this position, contact us to have a chat!
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