Assistant/Associate Professor - Water Resources Engineering Faculty and Extension Specialist
About the role
The Utah Water Research Laboratory (UWRL) and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Utah State University (USU) seek applicants for an academic year, nine-month, tenure track research and extension faculty position in water resources engineering at the assistant/associate professor level.
This position will be a nine-month, tenure track appointment with a role assignment of 50% research, 40% extension, and 10% service.
Responsibilities
50% Research: Establish a nationally recognized, applied research program focused on water resources engineering and large river basin management options that are economically viable and environmentally and socially responsible with particular focus on the Colorado River.
40% Extension: Establish a high-quality extension program that engages stakeholders and provides practical, data-driven solutions to critical issues facing Utah and the surrounding region. Preferred areas of focus include surface water management in river basins.
10% Service: Participate in department, university, and professional service and outreach along with service to the broader community through professional societies, committee memberships, reviews, and other leadership activities.
Qualifications
An earned Ph.D. in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering, water resources engineering, watershed science, hydrologic sciences, or related field by the time of hire.
Established record of research experience appropriate for the candidate’s rank.
Demonstrated ability to publish in academic journals.
Working knowledge, experience, and training in water resources management and associated modeling tools.
Demonstrated knowledge of Colorado River Basin science, western U.S. water resources management, and policy issues.
Demonstrated ability to cooperate with diverse stakeholder groups and experience working with key stakeholders throughout the Colorado River Basin.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse research and extension audiences.
Capability to develop an externally funded research program that complements extension efforts.
Preferred Qualifications
Research experience that demonstrates leadership in water resources engineering and large river basin management and modeling.
Demonstrated ability to secure extramural research funding.
Demonstrated potential for effective collaboration with the UWRL, CEE, and USU Extension faculty and staff.
Required Documents
Cover Letter: A concise research statement of up to 2 pages that describes research accomplishments, current work, and potential future research directions.
Extension Statement: A concise extension statement of up to 2 pages describing potential goals, approaches, programs, and applications along with description of how the candidate would reach audiences critical for successful extension in the Colorado River Basin.
Names and contact information for three professional references.