Careers at Virginia Tech

The School of Plant and Environmental Sciences (SPES) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Virginia Tech seeks an Environmental Chemist to fill an academic year (AY, 9-month) tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor rank. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program focused on the occurrence and fate, ecological or human health impact, and remediation of organic contaminants in soil and water resources. Teaching duties are expected to be closely integrated with research activities and will include at a minimum one upper-level undergraduate water quality class and a second course that may involve hybrid learning to be determined depending on departmental teaching needs. The successful applicant is expected to work collaboratively with colleagues in SPES, other units at Virginia Tech, and with additional university, regulatory, and industry partners both domestically and internationally. The successful applicant will be expected to serve on departmental, college, and university committees, and contribute to the overall institutional land grant mission. SPES is committed to building an inclusive community, and we welcome applications from diverse, underrepresented candidates. Position requires occasional travel to attend conferences and meetings.

· Ph.D. in environmental chemistry, soil chemistry, water resources or related field of study by appointment start date
· Demonstrated experience relevant to development and use of analytical methods for the environmental monitoring and analysis of organic contaminants in complex environmental matrices.
· A record of scholarship and peer-reviewed publications related to environmental chemistry.
· Teaching experience at the undergraduate level in lecture or laboratory settings.

· Demonstrated strong commitment to fostering and supporting diverse, equitable, and inclusive research, extension, and university service efforts.
· Demonstrated potential to acquire research funding adequate to support an active research program, including supporting graduate students.
· Experience in mentoring undergraduate or graduate students.

Regular

Commensurate with Experience

02/27/2025

Required application materials include: 1) complete curriculum vitae, 2) official or unofficial transcripts of all graduate course work, 3) statement of current research and future research interests as relevant to this position, teaching experience and philosophy, and statement of commitment to diversity, and 4) names, addresses and email of four professional references.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.