Administration

Environmental Engineering Chemist

Duties & Responsibilities A position is available in the Environmental Engineering Chemistry Laboratories of the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The position has two main responsibilities: (1) the development of the undergraduate curriculum to support experiential learning in the laboratory and through field trips; and (2) the training of graduate students in the use of instrumentation, including introduction to data analysis and interpretation, as well as routine maintenance and trouble-shooting of the instrumentation. This staff position reports to the Director of Instructional Laboratories and to a professor of Environmental Engineering. The philosophy behind this reporting structure is to ensure thorough integration of this staff position within the SEAS undergraduate and graduate experience for Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE) students. The initial activities associated with this staff position include: Successfully continuing the lab components of ES164 - Soil and Environmental Chemistry and ES165 - Water Engineering. Continuing and further optimizing a new effort that was initiated this year for laboratory components of ES6 - Environmental Science and Technology. Arranging and enhancing field trips for ES6 (e.g., Deer Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Cambridge Drinking Water Treatment Plant, and the MIT Power Plant). Developing and continuing of the lab components of the new course ES265 - Advanced Water Treatment, which is an extension of ES165. Assisting Environmental Engineering undergraduates and their faculty advisors in successful completion of senior design projects. Closely working with the Assistant Dean for Academic Programs with respect to the sustainable implementation of a January experience for ESE undergraduates. Responsibility for institutional knowledge in the operation of, as well as the ongoing maintenance of, analytical equipment and procedures in the Environmental Engineering Chemistry Laboratories. Basic Qualifications A minimum of a Master's degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or other related discipline is required, plus at least eight years of experience in analytical chemistry, such as with liquid and gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, or atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Additional Qualifications A Ph.D. in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry or other related discipline is preferred. Experience working in a higher education environment is a big plus. Additional Information The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences(SEAS) serves as the connecter and integrator of Harvard’s teaching and research efforts in engineering, applied sciences, and technology. Our core tenets are – educating broad-minded students; interdisciplinary research; integration across disciplines; and balancing theory, experimentation and practic to create an unmatched environment for learning and exploration. Through collaboration with researchers from all parts of Harvard, other universities, and industry, we bring discovery and innovation directly to bear on improving human life and society. For more information about us, please visit www.seas.harvard.edu Pre-Employment Screening Criminal Education Identity More information http://www.employment.harvard.edu/ job req# 24979

Director, School of Natural Resources, IANR, UNL

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for the Director of the School of Natural Resources (SNR). This is a full-time administrative appointment that provides leadership for research, teaching, extension education, public service, and interdisciplinary and international activities. The School of Natural Resources is composed of 80 multi-disciplinary faculty, 85 staff, and over 140 graduate and 300 undergraduate students who investigate basic and applied aspects of climate, water, geography, soils, earth science, ecology, and fisheries and wildlife management; and provide outreach and extension services to SNR’s clientele and the citizens of the State of Nebraska. Visit the web site (http://snr.unl.edu) to learn more about SNR and the responsibilities associated with the Director position.

In addition, SNR houses the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit for the Great Plains, the Nebraska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, the Water Center, the National Drought Mitigation Center, the High Plains Regional Climate Center, the Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies, the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management, and the Tern Plover Conservation Partnership.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: a Ph.D. degree in Natural Resource Sciences, or related fields; a documented record of collaborative leadership experience in higher education, business, or non-profit organizations; commitment to interdisciplinary research scholarship, teaching, and service; and a record of scholarly achievements and qualifications for appointment as a tenured, full professor in the School of Natural Resources.

To apply for this position, access the web site http://employment.unl.edu. Search for requisition number 110594. Complete the faculty academic administrative information form. Attach a letter of application, a vision statement (Other), curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin February 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. For assistance, contact Linda Arnold at LARNOLD1@UNL.EDU or +1 (402) 472-3802. The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, and dual careers.

CHAIRPERSON

Chair Search
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
at Temple University

Temple University invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

The Chair will be an established scholar who will work with faculty and other constituents to improve the department programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels as well as support faculty research. The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual with proven leadership skills and an established history of excellence in civil engineering research and education, and have an earned Ph.D. in civil engineering or a related discipline. Special consideration will be given to candidates with a background/vision that matches Temple University’s established areas of research strength.

The Chair will oversee the curriculum, promote externally funded research, and value teaching excellence. The successful candidate will have leadership experience in curriculum development/review, recruiting and administration. Current department research and teaching interests are in environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation and construction. The department has two undergraduate programs in civil engineering and construction management, as well as two M.S. degree programs in civil engineering and environmental engineering. There is a college-wide Ph.D. in engineering program. Currently, the department has 14 full time faculty members and they contribute to a total funded research of about $7 million dollars, with two faculty members directing two major research centers in the college.

Please submit your application or nomination, consisting of a curriculum vitae, a statement describing leadership and management style, research objectives, teaching philosophy, and contact information for four individuals who may serve as references, to:

George Baran, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Chair, CEE Chair Search Committee
College of Engineering
Temple University
1947 N. 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
GRBaran@Temple.edu

Temple University is a major public research university, which currently has more than 34,000 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs including engineering, medicine, science, business, law, psychology, and history among many others. The University has an urban campus within minutes of downtown Philadelphia with an extremely diverse student body (ranked number one in diversity by Princeton Review). Temple University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; applications from minorities and women are especially encouraged.

Department Chair - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Department Chair - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Lehigh University (www.lehigh.edu/~incee/) invites applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair. We seek an exceptional individual with vision, prior achievements, and interpersonal skills to lead a department of outstanding faculty, students, and staff. The next CEE Department Chair will build upon nationally recognized strengths in research, in graduate and undergraduate education, and in collaboration with industry.

We welcome applications from and nominations for individuals with strong backgrounds in the Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural, or Water Resources Engineering sub-disciplines of Civil Engineering. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline and an exceptional record of achievement in research, teaching, and service, with sufficient accomplishments for appointment as a tenured Professor. Prior academic administrative experience and demonstrated leadership are preferred. A candidate must have an active and accomplished research program, and a demonstrated commitment to graduate and undergraduate education.

Lehigh’s CEE Department is consistently ranked among the top 25 nationally. The department has 16 full-time faculty members, and approximately 125 graduate students, and 200 undergraduate students. Civil Engineering was one of five schools of instruction in Lehigh University’s original curriculum in 1865. The first Master’s degree in civil engineering was awarded in 1931 and the first Ph.D. was granted in 1941. The department currently awards B.S. degrees in Civil Engineering and in Environmental Engineering; and M.S., M.Eng., and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering, in Environmental Engineering, and in Structural Engineering.

CEE Department faculty have developed nationally recognized research programs in Engineered Processes for Infrastructure Systems Sustainability; Assessment and Mitigation of Infrastructure Hazards; Advanced Materials and Structures for Infrastructure Systems; Engineered Processes for Environmental Restoration and Sustainability; Water Quality Engineering and Water Resources Management; and Environmental Biotechnology. Department annual research expenditures are approximately $8 million. CEE faculty have access to excellent research facilities, including the internationally renown Advanced Technology for Large Structural Systems (ATLSS) Engineering Research Center (www.atlss.lehigh.edu); the Real-Time Multi-Directional (RTMD) Earthquake Simulation Facility (www.nees.lehigh.edu), part of the US Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES); the historic Fritz Laboratory with the largest universal structural testing machine at any university in the US; and the new Science, Technology, Environment, Policy and Society (STEPS) research facility housing Lehigh’s environmental engineering and environmental science research laboratories (www.lehigh.edu/steps/).

Lehigh is a premier residential research university, ranked in the top tier of national research universities each year. Lehigh University is a coeducational, nondenominational, private university that offers a distinct academic environment of undergraduate and graduate students from across the globe. Lehigh offers majors and programs in four colleges: The College of Arts and Sciences, The College of Business and Economics, The College of Education and The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. More than 4,700 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students call Lehigh "home." Located in Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, the campus is situated on 1,600 acres in close proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia

Review of applications will begin in December of 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a statement of interest, a curriculum vita, and the names and contact information for at least three references to CEE Department Chair Search Committee, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Fritz Laboratory, 13 East Packer Ave, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Electronic submission to CEEChairSearch@lehigh.edu is strongly preferred.

Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is a recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation award for promoting the careers of women in academic science and engineering (http://advance.cc.lehigh.edu/). Lehigh offers excellent benefits including domestic partner benefits. For further information see: http://www.lehigh.edu/~inprv/faculty/worklifebalance.html

Engineering

Position Summary The USU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) (http://www.cee.usu.edu/) invites nominations and applications for the position of Department Head. Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field, and an excellent record of research productivity, and academic experience in a teaching and research institution. Applicants must be eligible for the rank of tenured full professor. Research excellence can be demonstrated through a combination of scholarly publications, extramural funding, and recognition through professional activities. The applicant must understand the challenges of undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring, and provide vision and leadership in new program building, interdisciplinary research, and administrative operations towards developing a nationally prominent departmental program at USU. The applicant is expected to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and financial and budget management experience. Responsibilities Responsibilities of the Department Head include: (1) Leadership of all the department’s teaching, research, and extension programs. The Department Head must have a keen understanding of scholarship and the ability to articulate and promote scholarly excellence in all three areas. The Department Head should foster a positive, collegial climate and participatory decision-making process within the department that promotes excellence in the department’s programs; (2) Administrative responsibility for the department’s organizational performance. The Department Head is responsible for fiscal planning and oversight of the department’s budgets and resources, and for management of process and procedures relating to human resources including recruitment, career development, performance evaluations, and retention of faculty and staff; (3) Advocacy for the department within and outside the University. The Department Head is expected to establish effective liaisons with other departments, college and university administration, government agencies, industry and alumni. The ultimate goals are to increase the public and professional recognition for the department, and to garner resources (competitive, non-competitive and gifted) that strengthen and broaden the department’s mission. Minimum Qualifications PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in an academic discipline relevant to the department. A strong record of professional and scholarly achievement eligible for the rank of tenured full professor in the department Preferred Qualifications Priority will be given to candidates who possess and have demonstrated exceptional and outstanding in the following areas: (1) Capacity to provide visionary leadership to support and promote excellence in teaching, research, and extension: (2) Appreciation for diverse research and extension programs and the synergy of basic research, applied research, and extension efforts: (3) Understanding and appreciation for undergraduate and graduate teaching; (4) Proficiency or aptitude for program administration and evaluation, curriculum improvement, fiscal management and development, and collaboration with stakeholders; (5) Organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; (6) Ability to create and enhance relationships with other programs and units at the university; (7) Facility to articulate and advocate the vision and goals of the department to a variety of audiences; and (8) Commitment to cultural diversity and community; (9) Professional registration and fellow grade in a national society. Review Date 12-01-2011 Position Close Date Open Until Filled Salary Negotiable and commensurate, plus excellent benefits See http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56571 for more information and to apply online. Requisition Number 052862 Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Utah State University is an AA/EO Employer and encourages gender and ethnic diversity. Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/hydr3tz

Chair, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Chair, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan seeks applicants and nominations for the position of Department Chair. The Department currently has 30 full-time faculty members with approximately 300 undergraduate and 165 graduate students. Graduate education leading to M.Eng., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees is conducted in a wide variety of topic areas, including Construction Engineering and Management, Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Sustainable and Intelligent Infrastructure Systems. The successful candidate will be an outstanding scholar with an earned doctorate in a research field related to Civil and Environmental Engineering and will have an exemplary record of achievement in research, teaching and service at a level commensurate with appointment as a tenured full professor. He or she must also possess visionary leadership abilities, a broad appreciation for the diverse perspectives within Civil and Environmental Engineering, and a strong interest in promoting sponsored research programs and mentoring faculty. The qualified candidate should be able to lead and support the faculty to ensure that learning of the highest quality flourishes at all levels, from undergraduate education to graduate and post-doctoral research. The candidate should be able to work with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and administrators to achieve common goals and to maintain rapport with alumni and industry representatives. Applicants should electronically submit a detailed curriculum vitae and a two-page synopsis of his or her views on the current challenges and opportunities facing civil and environmental engineering education and research to: Professor Mark Daskin, Chair, CEE Search Committee, at ceesearch2011@umich.edu. Inquiries and nominations may also be directed to Professor Daskin at msdaskin@umich.edu, or 734-764-9410. The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory / affirmative action employer. Underrepresented minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. The College of Engineering 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.

Director Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment

Applications are invited for the inaugural Director of the Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment, consisting of the Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering and Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences. The Director will be responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic plan and vision for the School as well as the maintenance, success, faculty development and all budgetary matters of the two departments. Current tenure-track faculty total 45, with research expertise in air resources, biogeochemical systems, coastal and ocean processes, construction, ecological systems, environmental nanotechnology, geotechnical, infrastructure materials and pavements, solid and hazardous waste management, sustainability science and engineering, structures and structural mechanics, transportation, water and coastal resources, and water supply and wastewater systems, with total research expenditures of over $20 million in 2009. Current enrollments exceed 950 undergraduate and 450 graduate students. The College of Engineering has over 270 Faculty, over 2,800 Graduate Students and over 5,200 Undergraduates. It is one of the most comprehensive Engineering Colleges in the country and is ranked 18th among public Colleges of Engineering in the US News and World Report. Gainesville is regularly ranked as one of the most livable cities in the nation, and is located an easy drive from the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, as well as Jacksonville, Tampa, and Orlando. We are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment; we strongly encourage applications from women, members of underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Candidates are encouraged to highlight activities which have led to enhanced diversification of the student or faculty demographics at their current institutions. The University of Florida is an equal employment opportunity employer. The “government in the sunshine” laws of Florida require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application/nomination and reference, be available for public inspection. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. It is expected that the Director will assume duties on July 1, 2011. All applications are to be made electronically. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a list of at least three references at http://sites.eng.ufl.edu/cce-ees-search/position-information/apply-now/. More information about the Departments and School can be found on this site.

Environmental Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking an individual to be the manager of the new Center for Water Equipment and Policy. This is a fixed term 50% position. The Center is located at UWM with an additional site at Marquette University. Duties include managing the day-to-day operations of the Center; coordinating activities between the center and site directors, the industrial advisory board, the Water Council, the two partner universities, and faculty researchers carrying out specific research projects; other duties as required by the Center Director to carry out the mission and priorities of the Center. The Center is funded by the National Science Foundation, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and the local water industry. To apply for this position and to view a complete position description, please go to http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/4971 Application materials should include: a letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position; a curriculum vitae or resume; and a minimum of three references with names, addresses (including e-mail), and telephone numbers. The application must be submitted electronically. Deadline for submission of applications is October 15, 2010. Questions should be directed to Dr. Marjorie Piechowski (piechow4@uwm.edu). Under Wisconsin’s open records law, requests for confidentiality will be honored, except that names and titles of all finalists must be disclosed upon request. The University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged. Employment will require a criminal background check.

Professor & Department Chair

Professor and Department Chair Department of Environmental Science and Technology The University of Maryland is seeking applications and nominations for an outstanding scientist, educator and administrator to serve as Chair of the Department of Environmental Science and Technology. The Department was formed in 2006 and has developed integrated teaching, research and extension education programs that focus on ecological technology design, environmental health, soil and watershed science, natural resources management and wetland science. The Department currently has 25 faculty members and offers BS, MS and PhD degree programs for approximately 120 undergraduate and 50 graduate students. Student enrollment in all programs is growing. The Chair is the chief administrative officer and provides leadership for the faculty, staff, students and programs of the Department. The successful candidate will be a senior academic leader who will provide strategic vision for the advancement of the Department. The Chair will champion the Department’s mission to promote understanding and conscientious management of natural, agricultural and urban ecosystems and the interactions among air, water, soil, living organisms, and people. The Chair will strive to ensure that the Department of Environmental Science and Technology becomes widely known and respected as one of the top ten undergraduate programs and top ten graduate programs in environmental science in the nation; a center of excellence for extension education and outreach relating to environmental quality; and a focal point for interdisciplinary collaboration that serves as the nexus for environmental science research, teaching, and extension education. The Chair is responsible for all aspects of the Department operations including faculty, staff, students, budget and facilities. The Chair represents the Department to all constituencies, both internal and external of the University of Maryland. The Chair reports directly to the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources as the leader of one of six academic departments in the College. The Department’s annual operating budget is approximately $8 million, two-thirds of which is derived from external competitive grant sources. It is a priority for the Chair to expand the portfolio of external grants and actively develop new sources of support for research and educational programs. The successful candidate will: 1) hold a Ph.D. degree in a field related to the mission of the Department; 2) have outstanding academic credentials suitable for appointment to the faculty as a tenured Professor; 3) have demonstrated exemplary leadership; 4) exhibited expertise in developing innovative programs and obtaining funding by building creative partnerships; 5) have a demonstrated ability to manage personnel, budgets and facilities; and 6) have a deeply ingrained passion and understanding of environmental education, environmental research, and community engagement. The University of Maryland is one of the nation’s top 20 public research universities and is advancing rapidly. It is the flagship campus of the University System of Maryland and has over 2,500 faculty members, 25,000 undergraduate students, and 10,000 graduate students. The campus is ideally situated near Washington, DC, in close proximity to many federal institutions, agencies, and departments including NIH, NSF, EPA, USDA, FDA, NOAA, USGS, and DHHS. For more details, please visit the websites of the Department of Environmental Science and Technology (www.enst.umd.edu), the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (www.agnr.umd.edu), and the University of Maryland (www.umd.edu). Best consideration will be given to applications received by May 14, 2010, however the search will continue until the position is filled. The application package must include: 1) a letter of application explaining how the applicant’s qualifications relate to the job expectations and the applicant’s vision for the Department’s future; 2) a statement of personal research and teaching interests with emphasis on how those interests complement the current faculty; 3) a signed CV; 4) the names, addresses, and contact information (telephone, email) of four references to be contacted for the most qualified applicants. The application package should be mailed to: ENST Chair Search Committee, Attn: Glenda Canales, 1296 Symons Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 USA. The application package may also be submitted electronically in PDF format to Glenda Canales at enstsearch@umd.edu. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Civil and Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Florida International University (FIU) Invites nominations or applications for the position of Chairperson. Successful candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field. The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong academic leadership and innovation. Responsibilities include student recruitment, faculty development, teaching, directing externally funded research, strong interaction with industry, and fundraising. The position is available starting as early as August 1, 2010. FIU is the state university in Miami, Florida, with more than 39,000 students in programs leading up to the doctoral level. FIU is a comprehensive Carnegie Research University in the High Research Activity Category and one of the fastest growing and largest public research universities in the United States. In recent years, the university has added a law school and has opened its first class of the new medical school. CEE is one of the six departments of the College of Engineering and Computing at FIU. The College experienced major expansion in recent years, with the addition of several new academic and research programs, including biomedical engineering, nanotechnology (nano‐electronics and entrepreneurship), and green engineering and sustainability. CEE currently offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering and B.S. and M.S. degrees in Environmental Engineering. The BS in Civil Engineering and BS in Environmental Engineering programs are accredited by ABET. Undergraduate enrollment is currently about 500 and graduate enrollment is about 200, including 50 Ph.D. students. The department is very active in research and houses a large number of research personnel and visiting researchers. External research funding reached $3.7 million last year and is expected to grow significantly, given the regional and university emphasis on infrastructure, transportation, environment, and sustainability. The Titan America Structural and Construction Laboratory, Wind Engineering Laboratory, and Integrated Intelligent Transportation Laboratory are the state‐of‐the‐art and have attracted significant research funding from federal, regional, state, and local sources. The department also houses the Lehman Center for Transportation Research and a NASA Group 4 University Research Center that focuses on water resources and ecosystems research. The department has formed a strong partnership with the local water and sewer department in a joint effort of education and research. The department also has a center that conducts significant training and technology transfer activities. There exist special opportunities for the department to interact with the Department of Construction Management, International Hurricane Center, Applied Research Center, Metropolitan Center, Southeast Research Center, Institute of Public Opinion Research, and other departments, research centers, and institutes at FIU. More information on the Department can be found on the web at http://www.eng.fiu.edu/ce/. Nominations or inquiries should be sent by regular mail or e‐mail to: Dr. Yong X Tao, Ph.D. Chairperson, CEE Chair Search Committee Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies & Academic Affairs Florida International University 10555 West Flagler Street, EC 2473 Miami, FL 33174 305‐348‐3015 305‐348‐6142 (fax) taoy@fiu.edu A review of applications will begin on January 15, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. The application materials should include a curricular vitae, a description of teaching, research, and administrative and management experience, a vision statement, and a list of at least five references. Applications must be submitted electronically to ceess@fiu.edu or www.fiujobs.org (position # 43929) . Visit the FIU home page: http://www.fiu.edu to learn more about FIU. FIU is an equal access/equal opportunity employer and institution. The underrepresented candidates are especially encouraged to apply.