University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Water Center Director and Water Scientist -

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking candidates for the position of Water Center Director and Water Scientist to provide leadership for program development in the water sciences and related areas. Established in 1964, the Water Center has assisted the University of Nebraska in becoming an international leader in water research, teaching, extension, and outreach. The Center Director facilitates faculty research across all campuses and promotes university programs aimed at increasing the visibility of researchers who study water and agricultural water use. UNL has more than 100 faculty in multiple disciplines working in the broad fields of water science. The successful candidate will direct use of internal resources, including significant budgets and staff assigned to the Water Center. The candidate will also help build interdisciplinary faculty teams addressing significant water issues facing Nebraska water stakeholders and the world. Key aspects of the position will include networking with local stakeholders, catalyzing new science initiatives, and promoting university water programs. Reporting to the Director of the School of Natural Resources, the Water Center Director will have both an administrative and faculty assignment and be influential in the establishment and direction of other UNL water initiatives. The terms of the faculty appointment will be developed to complement the expertise and experience of the successful candidate. See http://watercenter.unl.edu and http://snr.unl.edu/water for more information about the School and the Water Center and its mission and programs.

This position requires a Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline and extensive professional experience in water-related research, education, and outreach, with sufficient experience to qualify for an academic rank of associate or full professor in an appropriate department. This is a 12-month, tenure track position.

To apply, go to http://employment.unl.edu and search for requisition number 090685. Complete the faculty academic administrative information form. Attach a letter of application; curriculum vitae; and the contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin June 15 and continue until the position has been filled or the search is closed.

The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.