Description

Tenure - Track Assistant Professor
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), together with the Schwarzman College of Computing (SCC) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge MA, seeks candidates at the level of tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2026 or on a mutually agreed date thereafter.

We seek candidates who can make foundational contributions at the intersection of computing and one of two domains, either (i) ecosystem and biodiversity modeling, such as computational tools for conservation planning, species and ecosystem monitoring, and sustainable agriculture, or (ii) sustainable infrastructure and urban systems, such as AI-augmented planning for electrification, renewable integration, and climate-resilient energy and water systems. In both cases we are interested in candidates who are advancing the domain through the use and development of modern AI and machine learning techniques.

The successful candidate will have a shared appointment in both the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and the Schwarzman College of Computing (SCC) in either the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) or the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS), depending on best fit.

Faculty duties include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, advising students, conducting original scholarly research, and developing course materials at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Candidates are expected to teach in both the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and educational programs of SCC. The normal teaching load is two subjects per year. Candidates receiving a PhD degree in civil and environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, biological and bioengineering, electrical engineering or computer science, earth science, computing, ecology, environmental biology or a related science or engineering field is required. A PhD is required by the start of employment. The pay range for a 9-month academic appointment at the entry-level Assistant Professor rank (excluding summer salary): $140,000 – $150,000. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. These factors impact where an individual’s pay falls within a range.

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers. Applications should include: (a) curriculum vitae, (b) research statement, (c) a teaching and mentoring plan. Each candidate should also include the names and contact information of 3 reference letter writers, who should upload their letters of recommendation by the application deadline.

Please submit online applications to https://school-of-engineering-faculty-search.mit.edu/cee-scc. To receive full consideration, completed applications must be submitted by December 1, 2025.

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin.