Geoscientist, Hydrogeology
About The Position
The Department of Geosciences at East Tennessee State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor focused on Hydrology/Hydrogeology or a closely related field. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs through teaching, student mentoring, and externally fundable research. Teaching will include undergraduate and graduate courses in hydrogeology and water resources supporting the B.S. in Geosciences—particularly its Geology & Environment and Geospatial concentrations—and the M.S. in Geosciences. Potential courses include Principles of Hydrology, Spatial Statistics, Geomorphology, introductory geoscience lectures and labs, graduate seminars, and other offerings suited to the candidate’s expertise. Experience integrating GIS or geospatial analysis into teaching and research is required. The professor will mentor undergraduate and graduate students, conduct field- and lab-based research using the departmental Hydrology Lab, foster community partnerships, and may develop specialized courses. East Tennessee’s karst terrain, Appalachian watersheds, and groundwater–surface water systems offer research opportunities in water resources, contaminant transport, climate impacts, and environmental resilience. The department has collaborative strengths in watershed science, soils, hazards, geospatial technologies, and regional geology, with potential partnerships across university programs and with regional agencies and watershed groups. Start-up support is available to enhance the hydrology laboratory and develop student-centered resources. The university welcomes applicants committed to hands-on, interdisciplinary teaching and regionally relevant research that advances student success and community engagement.
Requirements
- PhD in Geology, Geoscience, Geography, or a related discipline.
- Experience integrating GIS or geospatial analysis into teaching and research.
- Understanding of geospatial statistics, GIS, groundwater and surface water, aquifer/hydraulics, pollutant transport, hydrogeochemistry and water quality, water resources, field and laboratory methods, and interdisciplinary connections.
- Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in hydrogeology and related water-resources topics.
- Teach courses that support the B.S. in Geosciences and the M.S. in Geosciences, potentially including Principles of Hydrology, Spatial Statistics, Geomorphology, introductory geoscience lectures and labs, and graduate seminars.
- Integrate GIS or geospatial analysis into teaching and research.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Conduct field- and lab-based research using the departmental Hydrology Lab.
- Develop externally fundable research.
- Foster community partnerships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
