Assistant Professor of Water Resources

The College of Natural Resources (CNR) has a full-time (9-month), tenure-track, academic-year teaching (100%) position available in the Fisheries and Water Resources Discipline. The position focuses on teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate students in the Fisheries and Water Resources discipline, particularly those in the Water Resources option. The successful applicant will be expected to teach Water Chemistry and Analysis, Wetlands Ecology and Management, and a team-taught Introduction to Soil and Water Resources. The candidate may teach other courses in their area of expertise, but preference will be given to Stream and Wetland Restoration, Advanced Environmental Analysis, and Applied Ecosystem Ecology.

The teaching load for full-time faculty is a minimum of twelve (12) credit hour equivalents per semester. Teaching at least three weeks during the summer with the College’s Summer Field Experience (at the Treehaven Field Station or elsewhere) or co-leading the International Field Experiences in Natural Resources Management for additional compensation is required.

Faculty members are expected to accomplish a record of scholarly achievement in their field of interest to complement teaching responsibilities and contribute to college and university governance. Opportunities exist for involvement in research (undergraduate and graduate), outreach, and international programs to meet the University scholarship and service requirements. Experience in and a desire to work with various student learning experiences and backgrounds are expected.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching (80%)

  • Teach 12 credits equivalent per semester during the academic year. Required courses include Water Chemistry and Analysis, Wetlands Ecology and Management, and Introduction to Soil and Water Resources.

  • Teach a minimum of three weeks of Summer Field Experience or co-lead the International Field Experiences in Natural Resources Management.

• Research & Scholarship (10%)

  • Scholarly activity or ongoing professional engagement in management of water resources.

  • Secure funding to support scholarship and research activities.

  • Mentor and provide opportunities for undergraduate and/or graduate students to participate in research and/or scholarship activities.

• Service (10%)

  • Service in the College, University, and/or Professional organization is expected.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Water Resources, Aquatic Biogeochemistry, or a closely related field by the date of appointment.

• Demonstrated experience maintaining and utilizing field and laboratory equipment used for water quality analysis and teaching students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching, including working with students in field and laboratory settings.

• Demonstrated mentoring of undergraduate students in research and/or career development.

• Ability to teach courses in Stream and Wetland Restoration, Advanced Environmental Analysis, and/or Applied Ecosystem Ecology.

• Ability to conduct applied water resources research, as demonstrated by successful publication record and obtaining extramural funding.

• Collaborative teamwork experience across private, federal, state, municipal, and tribal agencies is desirable.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Apply at Assistant Professor of Water Resources. Completed applications received by 11/15/2026 are guaranteed full consideration. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The committee will evaluate application materials and invite the most qualified applicants to the next step of the selection process. I

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial/Official Transcripts

(Official Transcripts will be required of finalist)