Assistant Professor in Water Resources Engineering

The University of Maryland is seeking a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Water Resources Engineering. This position is within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, focusing on integrating water resources engineering with AI technologies. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in a related field, teaching capability, and research potential. The role emphasizes improving access to safe water systems and enhancing sustainability and community resilience.
About the position

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, delivering on a promise that all graduates will leave ready to impact the Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) of the 21st century. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) within the A. James Clark School of Engineering ranks in the top 20 public civil engineering programs in the country according to the US News and World Report Rankings. In addition to the Maryland Transportation Institute (MTI), new centers and institutes that have been established include the Maryland Energy Innovation Institute (MEII), the Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices (REFBDI), and the Quantum Technology Center (QTC). The innovation and entrepreneurship programs on campus recently brought the University to the top 10 in Entrepreneurship Magazine. This is a full-time tenure-track position in water resources engineering at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE). The appointment is anticipated at the Assistant Professor level; however, appointments at other academic ranks may be considered based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The successful candidate in this position can integrate the physical and practical fundamentals of water resources engineering with emerging artificial intelligence and sensing technologies. The successful candidate will particularly be interested in working to improve the access of all people to safe and reliable water systems, enhance sustainability and community resilience to water-driven hazards, and increase health, food, and economic security.

Requirements
• An earned doctoral degree in water resources engineering or a closely related field
• Ability or potential to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Research Potential
• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Research Statement
• List of references

Nice-to-haves
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge in (a) one or more foundational areas within water resources engineering, such as hydrology, hydraulics, coastal applications, environmental fluid mechanics, urban hydrology, stormwater management, water supply and distribution, and ecosystem/stream/river restoration, and (b) one or more advanced technologies, such as physics-informed AI, explainable AI, data science, machine learning, deep learning, and remote and/or in situ sensing systems.
• Earned a PhD in water resources engineering or a closely related field.
• Demonstrate ability to develop a vigorous, independent, externally funded research program and maintain a strong publication record.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach water resources classes effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Committed to and engaged in promoting workforce development and inclusive excellence in the field through research and teaching, including impact, outreach, and sharing of knowledge within and beyond CEE.