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WATER RESOURCES/HYDROLOGY FACULTY POSITION

 

The Department of Civil Engineering (CE) at the University of Texas at Arlington (UT Arlington) invites applicants for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in the area of Water Resources/Hydrology.  Candidates are sought at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with primary specialty in water resources, and hydrology, including: surface water hydrology, watershed BMPs, distributed modeling, radar hydrology and remote sensing, GIS applications, stochastic and probabilistic techniques, sustainable use and availability.  Additional specialty such as hydraulics or groundwater hydrology may be considered only as a supplement to main strengths in the primary area.  The requirements are completion of a B.S. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering area or a closely related field.  At least one degree must be in Civil Engineering.  P.E. licensure, or the ability to obtain one within a few years of joining the department, is required. Expected start date for the position is Fall 2009.  Industrial, consulting, or governmental experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates should be committed to sponsored research procurement, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, dedication to teaching excellence and active participation in professional service.

  UT Arlington is located at the center of the Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Metroplex, the largest non-port metropolitan area in the U.S., with a population of more than 5 million. Excellent recreational, entertainment and cultural facilities, modern shopping complexes, and professional sports organizations are located in Arlington (population 365,000) and the surrounding areas. DFW International Airport is within 15 minutes of the main UT Arlington campus, and is the hub for major airlines with direct routes to most main national and international destinations. 

The CE program is the only one of its kind at a public university in the DFW region, offering ample employment opportunities for graduates. The CE Department has state of the art laboratories, classrooms, and computing facilities, and provides a stimulating study and research atmosphere for both students and faculty.  The CE Department is among one the fastest growing departments within the College of Engineering, with 19 full-time faculty members and almost 500 students.  Student enrollment has increased by about 20% and external research funding has increased by about 100% over the last two years.  New initiatives with the significant industrial base in the DFW Metroplex area are being pursued. Innovative student curricula and career advising strategies are being developed and implemented. Multi-disciplinary research/education centers in areas of national/international critical needs are being established. In this process, the Department hopes to significantly contribute towards UT Arlington’s efforts to bring a Tier 1 university status to the DFW and north Texas area.

The UT Arlington College of Engineering is one of the largest engineering colleges in Texas. UT Arlington, a component of The University of Texas System, is located on a modern 400-acre campus with an enrollment of over 25,000. More information about UTA can be found at http://www.uta.edu/.  For more information about the CE department, please visit http://www.uta.edu/ce.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Screening of applicants will commence on November 1, 2008. Applications should include:
•    a complete resume including a list of publications, research and teaching experience,
•    a statement on research and teaching philosophy and interests, and
•    a list of five references with complete contact information.

Only electronic applications in pdf format will be accepted. Applications should be sent via e-mail to: CEsearch@uta.edu and addressed to: Dr. John McEnery, Water Resources Search Committee Chair, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019-0308.

This is a security sensitive position, and a criminal background check will be conducted on finalists.  Candidates from under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Texas at Arlington is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING FACULTY POSITION

 

The Department of Civil Engineering (CE) at the University of Texas at Arlington (UT Arlington) invites applicants for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in the area of Environmental Engineering. Candidates are sought at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level with primary specialty in water/wastewater treatment and modeling, storm water treatment, or industrial/hazardous waste treatment. Specific expertise within one of these general areas is expected, with a preference for expertise on municipal systems in large urban areas and sustainable development.  Environmental candidates with superior qualifications will be considered for the Syed R. Qasim Endowed Professorship. The requirements are completion of a B.S. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering area or a closely related field.  At least one degree must be in Civil Engineering.  P.E. licensure, or the ability to obtain one within a few years of joining the department, is required. Expected start date for the position is Fall 2009.  Industrial, consulting, or governmental experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates should be committed to sponsored research procurement, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, dedication to teaching excellence and active participation in professional service.

 UT Arlington is located at the center of the Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Metroplex, the largest non-port metropolitan area in the U.S., with a population of more than 5 million. Excellent recreational, entertainment and cultural facilities, modern shopping complexes, and professional sports organizations are located in Arlington (population 365,000) and the surrounding areas. DFW International Airport is within 15 minutes of the main UT Arlington campus, and is the hub for major airlines with direct routes to most main national and international destinations.

The CE program is the only one of its kind at a public university in the DFW region, offering ample employment opportunities for graduates. The CE Department has state of the art laboratories, classrooms, and computing facilities, and provides a stimulating study and research atmosphere for both students and faculty.  The CE Department is among one the fastest growing departments within the College of Engineering, with 19 full-time faculty members and almost 500 students.  Student enrollment has increased by about 20% and external research funding has increased by about 100% over the last two years.  New initiatives with the significant industrial base in the DFW Metroplex area are being pursued. Innovative student curricula and career advising strategies are being developed and implemented. Multi-disciplinary research/education centers in areas of national/international critical needs are being established. In this process, the Department hopes to significantly contribute towards UT Arlington’s efforts to bring a Tier 1 university status to the DFW and north Texas area.

The UT Arlington College of Engineering is one of the largest engineering colleges in Texas. UT Arlington, a component of The University of Texas System, is located on a modern 400-acre campus with an enrollment of over 25,000. More information about UTA can be found at http://www.uta.edu/.  For more information about the CE department, please visit http://www.uta.edu/ce.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Screening of applicants will commence on November 1, 2008. Applications should include:
•    a complete resume including a list of publications, research and teaching experience,
•    a statement on research and teaching philosophy and interests, and
•    a list of five references with complete contact information.
Only electronic applications in pdf format will be accepted. Applications should be sent via e-mail to: CEsearch@uta.edu and addressed to: Dr. Melanie Sattler, Environmental Engineering Search Committee Chair, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019-0308.
This is a security sensitive position, and a criminal background check will be conducted on finalists.  Candidates from under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Texas at Arlington is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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