Texas State University invites applications for an Open-Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Water Resources Engineering within the Ingram School of Engineering, starting Fall 2026. This role directly supports the university’s Run to R1 strategic initiative, advancing Texas State University toward achieving “Very High Research Activity (R1)” status through impactful research, graduate training, and external funding success. The successful candidate will help expand the school’s research strengths in the strategic area of Water Resources while contributing to a growing portfolio of multidisciplinary engineering programs.
The position offers opportunities for transformative research across key water-related focus areas including: hydrologic engineering, hydro-environmental processes, hydraulic and water infrastructure systems, water and wastewater treatment, circular water systems, climate-driven hydrologic extremes, and data-driven water engineering using advanced sensing, remote technologies, AI, and machine learning. Candidates whose research bridges engineering with climate resilience, sustainability, water-energy nexus, or infrastructure innovation are strongly encouraged to apply.
Faculty responsibilities include maintaining an active, externally funded research program; publishing in high-impact journals; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in ABET-accredited programs; mentoring students; supervising research and capstone projects; contributing to curriculum development; and serving the school, university, and profession. Collaboration across engineering disciplines, university research centers, and regional industry partners is expected to support innovation and applied research outcomes.
The School offers access to state-of-the-art research facilities—including the Infrastructure Research Laboratory, Ingram Makerspace, Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, CADS, and an NSF CREST center—while its location in the rapidly expanding Austin–San Antonio innovation corridor ensures exceptional opportunities for partnerships with national laboratories, federal agencies, and private industry.
This position provides a unique opportunity to shape Texas State’s emerging research identity in water resources while advancing engineering education and environmental resilience at regional, national, and global scales.
Closing / Review Date
January 15, 2026 — Full consideration deadline
(Open until filled)