What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor in Water Resources position at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?
Position Title: Assistant Professor in Water Resources
Department: 2760|School of Geosciences
Responsibilities
The School of Geosciences at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the School of Geosciences, beginning August 2026.
We broadly encourage applications from scientists aiming to engage undergraduate and graduate students in solving environmental challenges through advancement of knowledge in the areas of watershed science, groundwater, surface water, or water quality. Emphasis is for a scientist that will be able to leverage our state’s distinctive natural environment in their teaching and research. Our location provides an ideal laboratory for study of environmental challenges related to natural and anthropogenic activities, and welcome candidates that can leverage this towards rewarding field-based teaching and research opportunities for our students.
The successful hire for this position must be capable of building a strong, externally funded research program; teach courses in groundwater, water quality, watershed science, and related geoscience topics; develop and lead practical, hands-on learning and research opportunities for students; engage at the school, college, university, community, and professional levels; and be committed to working effectively in interdisciplinary teams, including our interdisciplinary Earth and Energy Sciences PhD Program.
Qualifications
The successful applicant must have a PhD (post-doctoral experience is preferred) in Geosciences, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, or a closely related discipline, and demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and student mentorship.
Job Ad# (req4397)
Department: 2760|School of Geosciences
Responsibilities
The School of Geosciences at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the School of Geosciences, beginning August 2026.
We broadly encourage applications from scientists aiming to engage undergraduate and graduate students in solving environmental challenges through advancement of knowledge in the areas of watershed science, groundwater, surface water, or water quality. Emphasis is for a scientist that will be able to leverage our state’s distinctive natural environment in their teaching and research. Our location provides an ideal laboratory for study of environmental challenges related to natural and anthropogenic activities, and welcome candidates that can leverage this towards rewarding field-based teaching and research opportunities for our students.
The successful hire for this position must be capable of building a strong, externally funded research program; teach courses in groundwater, water quality, watershed science, and related geoscience topics; develop and lead practical, hands-on learning and research opportunities for students; engage at the school, college, university, community, and professional levels; and be committed to working effectively in interdisciplinary teams, including our interdisciplinary Earth and Energy Sciences PhD Program.
Qualifications
The successful applicant must have a PhD (post-doctoral experience is preferred) in Geosciences, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, or a closely related discipline, and demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and student mentorship.
Job Ad# (req4397)