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Assistant Professor- Riverine and Coastal Systems -Fall 2026Description
The Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering (CAEE) at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in in riverine and coastal systems. We seek a candidate whose research addresses critical challenges in hydrology, flood prediction, coastal and hurricane-related physical processes, and/or the impacts of extreme weather events, including protection strategies. Emphasis will be placed on research involving field studies (including remote sensing) and/or laboratory experiments. The successful candidate will show potential for interdisciplinary collaboration within the department, across campus, and with national and international partners.
We are committed to supporting the success of all members of our community: students, staff, and faculty. A successful candidate can expect to benefit from and contribute to those efforts.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD in engineering or a related area. The successful candidate will be expected to create undergraduate and graduate learning environments that address the needs of students from a variety of backgrounds with differing learning styles and abilities. Further, the successful applicant will be expected to develop an externally sponsored research program, mentor graduate students, collaborate with other faculty, and serve the university and profession.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit the following materials:
(1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) teaching and mentoring statement, and (5) a list of three references.
https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/169721
The successful candidate will be required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form and provide documents to verify identity and eligibility to work in the USA. A security sensitive background check will be conducted on the applicant selected.
Please address questions and submissions to Prof. Robert B. Gilbert, CAEE Department Chair (bob_gilbert@mail.utexas.edu). Review of applications will begin November 24, 2025, and will continue until an appropriate candidate is identified. Further information on the Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering may be found at https://www.caee.utexas.edu/
