Assistant Professor, Hydrologic Sciences

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering (DGSE) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month contract tenure-track faculty position in the hydrologic sciences, broadly defined. This could include a combination of groundwater hydrology (hydrogeology), hydrogeophysics, aqueous geochemistry, geothermal applications, mining hydrology, surface water hydrology, hydraulic engineering and civil engineering that focus on interactions with the natural environment, or other related fields. The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. Applicants must have a PhD at the time of appointment and demonstrate commitment to both undergraduate and graduate instruction as well as development and vision of an externally-funded program of research in their specialty. Given the pressing needs related to water that our society and Nevada currently face, we expect the hired faculty member will perform both basic and applied research. Building on strengths in field and lab-based teaching and research, the undergraduate and graduate programs offered by DGSE aim to train students to solve societally relevant problems from multi-disciplinary perspectives and to be technically proficient geoscientists for diverse industries. The applicant’s resume should reflect the ability to strengthen our department, which combines the geosciences and engineering and actively participates in the interdisciplinary Graduate Program of Hydrological Sciences.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Geological Sciences, Geological Engineering or a closely related field by May 30, 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to strengthen our department, which combines the geosciences and engineering.
• Actively participates in the interdisciplinary Graduate Program of Hydrological Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate instruction.
• Development and vision of an externally-funded program of research in their specialty.
• Perform both basic and applied research related to water needs.
• Strengthen the department by combining geosciences and engineering.
• Actively participate in the interdisciplinary Graduate Program of Hydrological Sciences.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous sick leave
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate for faculty, unlimited for eligible dependents).
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree