Job Summary
The School of Sustainability Engineering and Environmental Engineering (SEE) at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in sustainability engineering. Specific topics of interest include but are not limited to energy and resource efficiency, recycling/remanufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, green design, and life cycle engineering. Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Sustainability Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a closely related discipline by the employment start date. Early-career applicants should show evidence of initiating independent research, while mid-career applicants should demonstrate a sustained record of independent research within academic or industrial organizations, and contributions to education and/or mentoring. The successful candidate will conduct original research, advise graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, and perform service at the School, College, and University levels.
School and College
The School of Sustainability Engineering and Environmental Engineering (SEE) at Purdue University embraces both classic environmental engineering and sustainability engineering. The research of SEE embraces issues related to legacy, existing, and potential environmental challenges/opportunities. The SEE discovery mission is positioned to respond to society’s need to understand the world we live in, and to develop strategies for sustainably managing Earth’s limited resources and ecosystems so that they will be available for generations to come. SEE students learn systems engineering techniques to proactively avoid environmental problems to ensure that engineering systems are created that can exist in harmony with the natural world and serve society.
SEE is an integral part of Purdue’s College of Engineering. Purdue Engineering is renowned for top-notch faculty and students, unique research facilities and innovations, and a culture of collegiality and persistent pursuit of preeminence. As one of the top ranked and largest engineering colleges in the nation, we are the first among U.S. engineering colleges in annual graduates and market demand, and have 9 degree programs ranked in the top 10 nationally. Purdue Engineering continues to remain a top-ranked college for patents and translation of our research activities to practice in the state, nation, and world. More than 70 Purdue Engineering faculty and alumni are National Academy of Engineering members, and we look to continue bringing outstanding faculty to campus, remaining the leader in affordable excellence at scale by guiding strategic growth through investment in people, exciting initiatives, and facilities.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted electronically via this site, and include: (1) cover letter, (2) complete curriculum vitae, (3) teaching plan up to 2 pages, (4) research plan up to 4 pages, and (5) names and contact information for at least four references. The search committee may contact references to request letters. For information/questions regarding applications contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, at coeacademicaffairs@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 24, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.
Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance and relocation services.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.