Civil and Environmental Eng. Tenure Track Faculty -Open Rank Water Resources Eng.

University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

13 Holidays (including extended Dec.)

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC seeks an open-rank, tenured or tenure-track faculty member in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a focus on water resources engineering. The candidate will develop advanced computational and data-driven approaches to resilient infrastructure and collaborate across departments.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in civil engineering or a closely related field by the start date, with a demonstrated research record and the ability to teach at both

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in civil engineering or closely related field by start date with demonstrated research accomplishments.
• Senior candidates should show sustained excellence in teaching and external funding.
• Record of national/international service and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program in water resources engineering.
• Collaborate across college and AI Institute on smart infrastructure and digital twins.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research prowess

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

Job description

Civil and Environmental Eng. Tenure Track Faculty -Open Rank Water Resources Eng.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance


• Retirement Programs


• Paid Tuition


• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)


• Professional Development Opportunities

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Position Description Advertised Job Summary

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C., seeks applicants for a full-time, open-rank tenured or tenure-track faculty position to begin in the Fall 2027 academic year. We seek a scholar in water resources engineering who develops and applies advanced computational, sensing, data-driven, and/or artificial intelligence approaches to advance resilient and sustainable infrastructure systems.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in civil engineering or a closely related field by the start date of employment, with a demonstrated record of research accomplishments and a strong capacity for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Senior-level applicants must also demonstrate sustained excellence in teaching and research, including competitive external funding, national and international service, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate will develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program focused on tools for water management, including real-time flood forecasting, digital twinning of hydraulic and hydrologic systems, predictive modeling of hydrologic extremes, and strategic water use to support economic development (e.g., water use for data centers and other industrial facilities). This work will discover new knowledge and develop tools for infrastructure planning under hydrologic hazards such as coastal and flash floods relevant to South Carolina.

This position complements the department’s strengths in water resources engineering and contributes to our broader focus on intelligent and sustainable infrastructure. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with researchers across the college and the University’s AI Institute engaged in smart infrastructure and digital twins.

Candidates will be expected to teach in the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs. The University of South Carolina is designated a "high research activity" university by the Carnegie Foundation. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering supports nationally competitive research and maintains facilities in structural, geotechnical, water resources, environmental, transportation, and railway engineering.

Required Educational Experience

• Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in civil engineering or a closely related field by the start date of employment and have a demonstrated record of research accomplishments.


• Applicants for the rank of Associate Professor and Full Professor must also have years of relevant academic experience commensurate with academic policy, a sustained record of excellence in teaching and research, competitive external funding, national and international service, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful candidates will be expected to establish internationally recognized, externally funded research programs on water resources engineering applied to civil infrastructure.

Questions about the departmental search may be directed to: Professor Sarah Gassman [e-mail]

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Cover Letter


• Curriculum Vitae


• List of References and Contact Information


• Teaching Statement


• Research Statement

Optional Documents