Assistant Professor in Water Quality (Extension and Research)

The Department of Watershed Sciences at Utah State University (http://qcnr.usu.edu/wats) invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Extension watershed/water quality specialist). This tenure-track, full-time (twelve-month) position is based at the USU main campus in Logan, Utah. Relative emphasis for the position is 60% extension, 35% research, and 5% service. We seek an individual who will develop and promote innovative statewide extension programs in watershed and water quality management and conduct applied research in support of their extension program. Examples of extension and research topics include but are not limited to: identification and management of nonpoint sources of water pollution; watershed monitoring and modeling; remediation of water quality issues including eutrophication and harmful algal blooms; or use of wetlands and riparian zones for water quality improvement in urban, rural or wildland watersheds.

The position will start August 2020. Application review will begin October 7, 2019, and continue until the position is filled. For further information about the position and to apply, go to https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/1917/assistant-professor%2c-watershed-and-water-quality-management-department-of-watershed-sciences/job.

For additional questions, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Joe Wheaton (joe.wheaton@usu.edu). Apologies for cross-posting and please forward this announcement to anyone who might be interested in applying.