Assistant Professor, Watershed Hydrology. The Ohio State University, School of Environment & Natural Resources.
We seek qualified applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position (50% research and 50% teaching) in watershed hydrology located at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) in Wooster, Ohio. Individuals with expertise in watershed hydrological processes, watershed management, and land-use-water-climate interactions at regional or greater scales are encouraged to apply. Applicants having additional experience or training in landscape ecology, modeling, and geospatial technologies will be given special consideration. The successful candidate will be one of three cluster hires in OSU’s Targeted Investment in Excellence - Climate, Carbon, and Water (TIE-CWC) Program and will be expected to collaborate with the individuals hired into the other two positions (one in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Geodetic Science and the other in Agricultural, Environmental and Developmental Economics). The successful applicant is expected to develop an externally-funded, rigorous research program in watershed hydrology that has interdisciplinary alliances and focuses on graduate education. Teaching responsibilities will include courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Qualifications include an earned Ph.D. in Water Resources, Aquatic Science, Environmental Science, Soil Science, or related fields. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2011 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Anticipated start date is October 1, 2011. To apply, send letter of interest summarizing areas of expertise, research interests, teaching and outreach philosophy, career goals, and experience appropriate to the position. Applicants should forward these materials, a curriculum vita or resume, and a list of three references, including complete mailing addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses electronically to: Dr. Charles Goebel, Search Committee Chair, School of Environment & Natural Resources, The Ohio State University, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, Ohio 44691. Phone: 330-263-2789. Email: [email protected].
