Assistant Professor in Water Resources Engineer

Overview

Job Description Summary

The

A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, delivering on a promise that all graduates will leave ready to impact the Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) of the 21st century. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) within the Clark School ranks in the top 20 public civil engineering programs in the country. This is a full-time tenure-track position in water resources engineering at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE). The appointment is anticipated at the Assistant Professor level; however, appointments at other academic ranks may be considered based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

The successful candidate can integrate the physical and practical fundamentals of water resources engineering with emerging artificial intelligence and sensing technologies, with a focus on improving access to safe and reliable water systems, enhancing sustainability and community resilience to water-driven hazards, and increasing health, food, and economic security.

Preferences:

• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge in one or more foundational areas within water resources engineering (e.g., hydrology, hydraulics, coastal applications, environmental fluid mechanics, urban hydrology, stormwater management, water supply and distribution, ecosystem/stream/river restoration) and one or more advanced technologies (e.g., physics-informed AI, explainable AI, data science, machine learning, deep learning, sensing systems).
• Earned a PhD in water resources engineering or a closely related field.
• Demonstrate ability to develop a vigorous, independent, externally funded research program and maintain a strong publication record.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach water resources classes effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Commitment to and engagement in promoting workforce development and inclusive excellence in the field through research and teaching, including impact, outreach, and sharing of knowledge within and beyond CEE.

Physical Demands:
The ability to perform the essential functions of a faculty appointment.

• An earned doctoral degree in water resources engineering or a closely related field
• Ability or potential to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Research Potential

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Research Statement
• List of references

Best Consideration Date:
March 1, 2026

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Salary Range

$51,557.22 - $

Background Checks:
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility:
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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