Assistant Professor- Hydrologic Systems Engineering -Fall 2027

Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI); Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in hydrologic systems engineering within the Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering (CAEE). The candidate will advance fundamental understanding of hydrologic processes and address water challenges using a systems perspective across spatial and temporal scales.

We seek candidates who will build externally funded programs, mentor graduate students, collaborate

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering or a related area.
• Ability to develop undergraduate and graduate learning environments for diverse students.
• Develop externally sponsored research programs and mentor graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead an externally funded research program in hydrologic systems engineering.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines and mentor graduate students.
• Teach and contribute to undergraduate and graduate curricula while advancing DEI in the department.

Job description

College/School/Unit: Cockrell School of Engineering

Department: Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering

Posted: Oct 8, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering (CAEE) at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in hydrologic systems engineering.

We seek a candidate whose research advances fundamental understanding of hydrologic processes and addresses complex water challenges through a systems perspective. We are particularly interested in research that examines interactions, feedbacks, and connectivity among hydrologic processes across spatial and temporal scales. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, riverine, estuarine, and coastal systems; surface and subsurface hydrology; transport processes and sediment dynamics; coupled human-water systems; hydrologic prediction and modeling across scales, and responses to hydroclimatic extremes. Candidates whose research integrates novel experimental and observational approaches, field studies, Earth observations and remote sensing, data assimilation, or physics-based, data-driven, or hybrid modeling and computational methods are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to supporting the success of all members of our community: students, staff, and faculty. A successful candidate can expect to benefit from and contribute to those efforts.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD in engineering or a related area. The successful candidate will be expected to create undergraduate and graduate learning environments that address the needs of students from a variety of backgrounds with differing learning styles and abilities. Further, the successful applicant will be expected to develop an externally sponsored research program, mentor graduate students, collaborate with other faculty, and serve the university and profession.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form and provide documents to verify identity and eligibility to work in the USA. A security sensitive background check will be conducted on the applicant selected.

Please address questions to Prof. Charles J. Werth, CAEE Department Chair (mailto:[e-mail]). Review of applications will begin November 15, 2026, and will continue until an appropriate candidate is identified. Further information on the Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering may be found at the department https://www.caee.utexas.edu/.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.