Assistant Professor of Ecohydrology

Hiring Organization: Stephen F. Austin State University
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Nacogdoches, TX
Application Due Date: July 1, 2025

Description: The Department of Environmental and Geospatial Sciences in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Ecohydrology, a nine-month tenure track position. Teaching excellence is a fundamental goal of the environmental science program and the university, and the incumbent is expected to develop a rigorous environmental science and hydrology teaching program. Teaching responsibilities will depend on the incumbent’s expertise and interests. Possible undergraduate courses are Introduction to Environmental Science, Forest Hydrology, Environmental Hydrology, Water Resource Management, and Risk Management. Possible graduate courses include Environmental Risk Assessment, Advanced Forest Hydrology, and Advanced Environmental Hydrology. In addition, the incumbent will develop a successful research program in ecohydrology, publish research results in peer-reviewed journals, and recruit and supervise graduate students in this research area.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. degree in environmental science, forestry, hydrology, ecology, or a closely related field. ABD candidates may be considered if Ph.D. is earned prior to start date. Research or practical experience in hydrology is preferred.

Applications: For full consideration, application materials must be submitted online at: https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12752. Required application materials include: (1) Cover Letter: a letter of application which includes a listing of courses which the applicant feels qualified to teach and a statement of research interests, (2) Curriculum Vitae, (3)Teaching and Research Philosophy Statements, (4) unofficial transcripts, and (5) a list of three professional references including email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing addresses. Applications will not be considered complete until all documents have been received. Official transcripts will be required prior to interview.

Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

For more information, contact:

Dr. Sheryll Jerez, Director and Professor, Division of Environmental Science

Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture

P.O. Box 6109

419 East College Street

Stephen F. Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX 75962-6109

Phone: 936-468-6614; Fax: 936-468-2489

Email: jerezs@sfasu.edu

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