Employment Opportunities

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Application review will begin on September 13, 2026. This position will remain open until filled.
Questions regarding the search can be directed to Char Psihos ([email protected]), CEGE Departmental Administrator.

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering (CEGE) at the University of Minnesota seeks applicants for the position of Department Head. The successful candidate should possess a distinguished record of scholarship and research, strong leadership and management abilities, an interest in promoting sponsored research programs and mentoring faculty, and a deep commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. The candidate should be able to work with diverse groups of faculty, staff, students, administrators, alumni, and industry representatives. 

The head of the department reports directly to the Dean of the College of Science and Engineering, Andrew G. Alleyne. One term is nominally 5 years with the possibility of renewal. The College is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community and who will build collaborative ties with other departments within the College and the University. 

Responsibilities for this position include the following:  

• Departmental Leadership 
• Faculty Oversight, Recruitment, and Development  
• Educational Direction and Outreach 
• College and University Leadership 
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• Doctorate in engineering or a scientific discipline of relevance to the broad research areas of the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering 
• An outstanding record in research, teaching, and service commensurate with appointment as a tenured full professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering at the University of Minnesota
• Ability to create, communicate, and implement, in collaboration with department faculty, a vision for the department’s future that builds upon and accentuates the department’s strengths
• Strong leadership, management, and communication abilities 
• Ability to maintain and nurture the department’s culture of collaboration and collegiality
• Ability to recognize and promote a diversity of strengths and expressions of excellence among the faculty 
• A willingness and ability to advocate for the needs of the department
• Interest in encouraging and supporting multi-disciplinary collaborations
• Deep commitment to undergraduate and graduate education
• Ability to work with diverse groups of faculty, staff, students, administrators, alumni, and industry representatives  

Pay Range: $165,000 - $220,000 annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience 
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff 
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package. 

Applications must be submitted online through Interfolio. To be considered for this position, click the Apply Now button and follow the instructions.  

Applications should include  

• CV/ Resume
• A letter of interest that explains how you would lead the department and that addresses the themes in this profile  
• Vision statement 
• List of at least 3 professional references (name, contact info) 

Application review will begin on September 13, 2026. This position will remain open until filled.

Questions regarding the search can be directed to Char Psihos ([email protected]), CEGE Departmental Administrator.