Assistant or Associate Professor in Hydrologic Sciences

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Job Title:

Assistant or Associate Professor in Hydrologic Sciences

Requisition Number: FE04657

Department:
Earth and Environmental Sciences

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Type of Position:
Faculty – Full‑time, Tenure Track (Tenure Required)

Education Required:

Ph.D. in Hydrogeology, Hydrologic Sciences, Geoscience, or related field (by August 1, 2026)

Experience

Required:

Demonstrated peer‑reviewed publication record and potential for a nationally recognized research program

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky seeks a tenure‑eligible faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with expertise in Hydrologic Sciences/Hydrogeology. This is a 9‑month position with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. Initial distribution of effort: 25% teaching, 65% research, 10% departmental service;

after the first year: 37% teaching, 53% research, 10% service.

Candidates should have expertise in computational hydrogeology, hydrologic modeling, water resources, surface‑water–groundwater interactions, atmosphere‑hydrosphere feedbacks, critical zone science, and human‑water interactions, with experience in quantifying and forecasting freshwater availability and quality under changing climate dynamics.

In addition to maintaining a productive externally funded research program, the successful candidate will teach and mentor at introductory non‑major, undergraduate major, and graduate levels.

This position is supported by an NSF‑EPSCoR RII Track I grant on resilience to extreme weather and climate in rural Kentucky. The successful candidate will have collaborative opportunities with faculty, research scientists, and students at UK and with scholars from seven additional Kentucky colleges and universities.

Optional Documents:
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Employment at UK is subject to fund availability. The university provides retirement plans, medical coverage, life insurance, and optional dental and vision insurance.

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Questions should be addressed to Dr. Andrea Erhardt, Search Committee Chair, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Kentucky (andrea.erhardt).

The initial review of applications will begin on December 20, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled.

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University Community Statement:
The University follows federal and state laws on nondiscrimination and provides equal opportunity to qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations.