"Tenure Track: Assistant Professor (Water Resources)"

Job Details

Position Description

The Zachry Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a nine-month academic appointment. An additional summer appointment may be available, contingent upon departmental need and the availability of funds. The anticipated start date is Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.

Applicants will be considered at the Assistant Professor level in Civil & Environmental Engineering, with a focus on water resources engineering. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate strong fundamental knowledge in a core area of water resources engineering and the ability to apply this expertise to address societally relevant water resources challenges.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: groundwater sustainability, aquifer management and hydrogeology; nature-based solutions for water quality improvement and flood management; smart water systems, including digital twin models and coupled water infrastructure modeling; and low impact development for stormwater management. Applicants with a significant background in geomatics or other related GIS application areas for teaching in these areas are of particular interest.

Candidates should demonstrate rigorous training in water resources engineeringand/or fluid mechanics, along with strong potential to contribute to the field through original scholarship, effective teaching and student mentoring, and service to the university and the profession. The successful applicant will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate research students; develop an independent, externally funded research program; participate in departmental activities; and contribute to professional service. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the department website to learn more about the department’s academic and research programs, as well as the vision and mission of the department and the College of Engineering.

The Zachry Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M is proud to be among the top civil and environmental engineering departments in the country, with civil engineering ranked 7th in undergraduate programs and 9th in graduate programs at public institutions. Texas A&M civil and environmental engineering graduates are highly recruited and widely regarded as among the most work-ready young engineers in the country. The department currently has 55 tenured and tenure-track faculty and 22 academic professional track faculty members. Our student population is comprised of over 900 undergraduate students (sophomore to senior level) and 370 graduate students. For more information on the department, please visit https://engineering.tamu.edu/civil/index.html.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned doctoral degree in civil engineering, or a closely related engineering or science discipline. Candidates who have completed all Ph.D. requirements except the dissertation (ABD) will be considered, provided they demonstrate clear progress toward completion.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a personal statement (to include philosophy of teaching, research, and service, as applicable) and a list of four references (including postal addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) by applying for this specific position at https://apply.interfolio.com/180614.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by 15th March 2026. Applications received after that date may be considered until position is filled. It is anticipated the appointment will begin Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.

For questions regarding the application process or other inquiries, please contact: Anna T. Kjolen, akjolen@tamu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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