Assistant Professor – Hydrology and the Environment

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Job # 076032 Job Title Assistant Professor – Hydrology and the Environment Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range Commensurate with experience FLSA Status Exempt Hours
As determined by the Department Chair Job Type Full-time Rank Assistant Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description
Syracuse University solicits applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the field of Hydrology, jointly hosted in the Departments of Earth and Environmental Sciences (75%) and Civil and Environmental Engineering (25%). Faculty hired into this position will build on our existing strengths in water, energy, and climate, and will participate in the Energy and Environment cluster initiative that spans multiple departments in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, the College of Architecture, the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Syracuse University ( https://thecollege.syr.edu/earth-sciences-department/ ) currently has 18 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty with research strengths in hydrology, solid Earth geochemistry, geochronology, and paleoclimatology. The Department has an outstanding array of analytical facilities and recently renovated laboratories.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ( https://eng-cs.syr.edu/our-departments/civil-and-environmental-engineering/ ) currently has 18 full-time faculty members
engaging in teaching and research in the areas of construction, environmental,
geotechnical, and structural engineering. The Department supports and maintains a variety of computational and experimental laboratories for research and teaching. Qualifications
The successful applicant will have research expertise in the broad field of hydrology. We seek an outstanding scholar with demonstrated excellence in research and teaching in any aspect of freshwater systems. We are flexible with regard to areas of specialization, though examples of fields that are of particular interest include: surface water hydrology, computational hydrology, hydrological and biogeochemical modeling, ecohydrology, coastal hydrology, and water within coupled human and natural systems. We welcome candidates who can contribute to an inclusive environment, bring new perspectives on mentoring students from diverse backgrounds, implement novel approaches to quantitative research, and who value collegiality and collaboration. The ideal candidate’s work will be transdisciplinary in nature and be able to support ongoing initiatives at the Department, College, and University levels. Job Specific Qualifications
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The successful applicant will establish a strong, externally funded research program from diverse funding sources and develop a portfolio of excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Applicants will contribute to the existing curriculum in hydrology and hydrogeology and develop new undergraduate and graduate courses.

# HEJ Physical Requirements
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Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, a statement describing how they would contribute to the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, copies of three relevant publications, and the contact information for three referees to http://sujobopps.com by November 15, 2021. The search will remain open until the position is filled. About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

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Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/89191 Job Posting Date 10/08/2021 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Priority Consideration 11/15/2021 Job Category Faculty Message to Applicants