Description
DEPARTMENT: Atmospheric and Earth Science
RANK: Associate Professor
ABOUT THE POSITION: The Department of Atmospheric & Earth Science (AES) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) invites applications for a tenured or tenure-earning faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor in Water Resources. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: hydrology, land-cover/land-use change, drought, irrigation, agriculture and food security, flooding and flood forecasting, evapotranspiration, precipitation, hydrometeorology, water quality, water policy, and water resource management. The successful candidate will advance understanding of the Earth’s water cycle in a changing climate using observational, numerical modeling, and/or data science (machine learning/artificial intelligence) approaches. The position emphasizes research that contributes to improving water quality, food security, agricultural practices, and/or mitigating the impacts of drought and flooding. Primary responsibilities include research, teaching, and service to the department, university, and profession.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in a field relevant to water resources (e.g., Earth/Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or closely related discipline).
Evidence of an exemplary research record including high quality peer reviewed publications and demonstrated success in building an externally funded, independent research program.
Prior experience with securing research funding from federal, state, or industry sources in the United States.
Commitment to teaching and student mentoring.
Record of professional service appropriate to the career stage.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in undergraduate and graduate teaching, curriculum development, and student advising.
Evidence of mentoring undergraduate and graduate students towards degree publication.
National/international recognition in water resources or related areas.
Position Responsibilities:
Lead an independent, cutting-edge research program and build a strong, extramurally funded portfolio with national/international visibility.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in AES, including required courses.
Contribute to curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Mentor and advise undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. students.
Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
APPOINTMENT DATE: Fall 2026
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: UAH’s Department of Atmospheric & Earth Science is co-located with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center’s Earth Science Branch in the National Space Science and Technology Center on the UAH campus. AES offers B.S. and M.S. programs in Atmospheric and Earth Science with concentrations in Earth System Science (ESS) and Atmospheric Science (ATS), and an ATS Ph.D. program. The department includes 15 full-time faculty, 20+ affiliate faculty, and enrolls 40+ graduate and 90+ undergraduate students. AES is renowned for excellence in environmental and atmospheric research and education, preparing students for impactful careers in academia, government, and industry.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE: The UAH College of Science advances cutting-edge research and offers first-rate degree programs thanks to our distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. Our location in Huntsville facilitates partnerships and collaborations with NASA, the US Army, NOAA, the HudsonAlpha Institute of Biotechnology, and numerous other high-tech companies.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1969, The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of America’s premier doctoral-granting, comprehensive universities known for addressing some of the world’s most critical technological challenges. UAH, a part of the University of Alabama System, offers an environment where students are able to explore, discover, create and communicate knowledge. UAH has eight colleges, more than 100 areas of study, and 17 high-tech research centers and institutes. Located in the heart of the Technology Hub of the South, UAH serves as the anchor tenant of the second-largest research park in the United States, Cummings Research Park. UAH boasts storied partnerships with Redstone Arsenal, NASA and the Department of Defense. The institution is a member of the Gulf South athletic conference. UAH is where technology and human understanding converge to prepare students to transform their future. Learn more at www.uah.edu.
ABOUT HUNTSVILLE: Defense, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing and a variety of emerging specialties provide challenging work in Huntsville, also known as the Rocket City. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and quality of life in the Southeast. More than 1.2 million people reside in the Huntsville metro area, and it is now the largest city in Alabama. From outdoor recreational activities to an enhanced arts and entertainment community, Huntsville contributes to a wonderful way to live, work, and play. Learn more at www.huntsville.org.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Please submit the following as PDF files:
- Cover letter indicating area(s) of interest.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Research statement (≤ 4 pages, 12-pt font, 1" margins).
- Teaching statement describing teaching interests and advising/mentoring philosophy (≤ 4 pages, 12-pt font, 1" margins).
- References: Names and contact information for at least three references.
Submission: Email materials to Dr. Lawrence Carey, Professor and Chair, Department of Atmospheric & Earth Science, at aes-chair@uah.edu. Please refer to the log number 26-27-5004 when applying.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
