Tenure-Track Professor in Environmental Science and Engineering
About the role
The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in water technology and/or water resources, with an expected start date of July 1, 2027. The successful applicant will teach and advise at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE) and in the new Energy, Climate, and Environment (EnCE) program. Harvard SEAS provides a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment, with the opportunity to work with students and colleagues from diverse fields, including strong connections with departments in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the professional schools.
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America. Sector: Academic. Relevant divisions: Energy, Resources and the Environment (ERE), Hydrological Sciences (HS), Soil System Sciences (SSS). Type: Full time. Level: Experienced. Posted: 16 September 2026. Application deadline: 16 October 2026.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE) and the Energy, Climate, and Environment (EnCE) program.
- Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Requirements
- Doctorate (PhD) in environmental engineering or a related field.
Qualifications
- Strong research record.
- Strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, training, and advising in ESE and EnCE.
- Ability to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Skills
- Research expertise in water technology and/or water resources.
- Teaching and advising skills for diverse student populations.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, arts and sciences, and professional schools.
Pay
Salary range: $140,700–$174,500 for tenure‑track rank, with actual pay dependent on experience, training, qualifications, field of scholarship, and accomplishments.
Schedule
Full‑time position.