Ecohydrology of Freshwater Ecosystems (Open Rank Faculty Position) — Texas State University
The College of Science and Engineering (CoSE) at Texas State University invites applications for an open rank tenured or tenure track faculty position in the Department of Biology (https://www.bio.txst.edu/) specializing in linking hydrology or hydraulics to the ecology and biology of freshwater ecosystems that will complement the strengths of our 50-member faculty. The successful candidate will establish and maintain a vigorous externally funded research program involving students, teach courses in their area of expertise, and participate in university-wide research initiatives. Collaboration with other CoSE departments and centers, including Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Agricultural Sciences and the Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center, is encouraged and expected. Additional opportunities for collaboration outside CoSE include the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies and the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment.
Texas State University is located in central Texas, a regional center for aquatic and hydrogeological research. Graduate programs in CoSE include PhD programs in Aquatic Resources and Integrative Biology, Integrative Molecular and Biophysical Chemistry, and Civil Engineering, as well as master’s programs in Biology, Aquatic Resources, Population and Conservation Biology, Wildlife Ecology, and Integrated Agricultural Sciences. The university is located between the San Antonio and Austin metropolitan areas and is situated at the edge of the Edwards Plateau ecoregion, a karst ecosystem and hotspot for research on surface water–groundwater interactions with numerous endemic and protected aquatic species.
Questions regarding this position should be addressed to Dr. Weston Nowlin, wn11@txstate.edu, (512) 245-8794, Texas State University, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666.
The selected candidate will be assigned the appropriate rank based on college and university rules and policies.
Positions are subject to availability of funds.
Required Qualifications:
At the Assistant Professor level:
• Earned Ph.D. in environmental hydrology, biological sciences, environmental engineering, or related area
• Record of peer-reviewed research publications in the ecohydrology of freshwater systems
At the Associate Professor level:
• Earned Ph.D. in environmental hydrology, biological sciences, environmental engineering, or related area
• Record of peer-reviewed research publications in the ecohydrology of freshwater systems
• Minimum of five years of university-level teaching and research experience
• Record of external grant funding to support research
• Evidence of a nationally recognized research program
• Evidence of successful mentoring of graduate students and/or postdocs
At the Full Professor level:
• Earned Ph.D. in environmental hydrology, biological sciences, environmental engineering, or related area
• Record of peer-reviewed research publications in the ecohydrology of freshwater systems
• Minimum of ten years of university-level teaching and research experience
• Record of past and current grant funding to support research
• Evidence of a nationally- and internationally recognized research program
• Evidence of successful mentoring of graduate students and/or postdocs
Preferred Qualifications:
At the Assistant Professor level:
• Research focus and experience that complement strengths of departments in the College of Science and Engineering
• Record of working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively in the applicant’s area of expertise
• Postdoctoral or relevant professional experience
• Record of grant funding to support research
At the Associate Professor level:
• Research focus and experience that complement strengths of departments in the College of Science and Engineering
• Record of working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Documented record of excellence in teaching at the collegiate level
At the Full Professor level:
• Research focus and experience that complement strengths of departments in the College of Science and Engineering
• Record of working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Documented record of excellence in teaching and service at the collegiate level
Application Procedures:
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50556
Job Posting Number: 2025042TTL
To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by February 10, 2025:
1. Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications (1 page)
2. Curriculum vitae with separate sections for peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed publications
3. Statement of research interests (max. 2 pages)
4. Teaching statement describing philosophy, experience, and approach to mentoring (max. 2 pages)
5. PDFs of 3–5 peer-reviewed publications most relevant to the position
6. Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)
As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for 3-5 academic references who can provide information about the applicant’s skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application.
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.
Starting salary is commensurate with experience and start-up package is competitive and negotiable.
Proposed Start Date: August 2025
EEO/AA Statement:
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Record Checks and Verifications
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Eligibility for Employment:
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