Assistant or Associate Professor of Watershed Hydrology
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193822EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Assistant or Associate Professor of Watershed HydrologyAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate Upon ExperienceWork Schedule
Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm, some nights and weekends. Frequent TravelJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Department of Forestry and Environmental ResourcesAbout the Department
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources has a wide variety of strengths in forestry and natural resources management, policy and economics, environmental science and technology, wildlife and conservation biology, tree improvement, silviculture, forest biotechnology, and international forestry. The Department has over 90 full time faculty and staff, and more than 750 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. Faculty, staff, and students work together with business, industry, government, community groups, and non-government organizations to address a wide range of challenges facing our state and the world. Partnerships include Camcore, the Forest Productivity Cooperative (FPC), the Southern Forest Resource Assessment Consortium (SOFAC), and the Tree Improvement Program (TIP).These partnerships facilitate research and discovery, teaching and learning, and outreach and service. Additional information about the department can be found at http://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer.
The College of Natural Resources (CNR) at North Carolina State University is a world leader in the sustainable use of natural resources. The college’s comprehensive approach to teaching, research, and service encompass the many and varied ways in which people’s physical, economic, and social needs are met through the wise use of natural resources.
Essential Job Duties
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University invites applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track position in Watershed Hydrology. The appointment is 45% research, 45% teaching, and 10% service. We seek a candidate with training in hydrology who studies watershed processes broadly defined, which may include a number of research approaches. A background in geospatial technologies, use of large-scale watershed models, and/or expertise in collection of field data is highly desired. Interest in creating a strong research program focusing on water resources and their interaction with terrestrial ecosystems is expected.
Teaching and Mentoring Responsibilities:
- Teach established courses in the natural resources, environmental technology and management, and environmental science undergraduate curricula.
- Teaching one course on field methods of physical hydrology
- Teaching additional courses relevant to students across the curricula, such as remote sensing techniques of large-scale hydrological patterns.
- Teach or co-teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and will be responsible for advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in the department.
Research Responsibilities:
- Develop an internationally recognized, collaborative, and externally funded research program.
- Potential research topics include, but are not restricted to: water supply and quality; urban hydrology/water sustainability; flood risk assessment and management; watershed characterization; plant-water-soil interactions at hillslope and watershed scales; geospatial analytics for water resources; sociohydrology, climate and environmental justice.
Service Responsibilities:
- Serve on academic committees (at the department, college, and university levels)
- Engage with students through clubs, undergraduate research, or other extracurricular activities Participate in professional society activities.
Other Responsibilities
Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience
Doctoral degree in hydrology or other water resources related field (including engineering, natural resources, forestry, geospatial analytics, environmental sciences, others).
Other Required Qualifications
The candidate must have:
- A proven track record of research including peer-reviewed publications;
- Demonstrated experience or potential to attract external funding;
- Demonstrated experience with teaching and mentoring, and desire to teach and mentor at both undergraduate and graduate levels;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Desire to collaborate in teaching, research, and service missions of NC State.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least two years of post-doctoral experience;
- PhD in hydrology or other field relevant to Forestry and Environmental Resources
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
12/06/2024Anticipated Close Date
Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration apply by January 6th, 2025. Applicants should complete an online application, upload a curriculum vitae, and provide names and contact information for at least three references.
As supplemental documents, upload two brief statements (<4 pages total) of:
1. Philosophy of Teaching and Mentoring (2 pages max)
2. Research Statement (2 pages max)
3. Copies of college transcripts are optional.
Position Number
00065605Position Type
Tenured/Tenure-Track FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
9 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventDepartment ID
150401 - Forestry & Environmental Resources Academic ResearchAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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