Professor of Practice in Coastal Water Resources Resilience

Job Description :

The Center for Coastal Solutions (CCS) in the Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment (ESSIE) at the University of Florida within the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) is soliciting applications for the position of Professor of Practice in Coastal Water Resources Resilience. This is a time-limited, non-tenure-track, full-time, twelve-month appointment. Initial appointment will be for one year, with reappointment expected based on funding and performance.

This position enables UF to create durable partnerships and craft integrative solutions to address coastal and water resources resilience. The ideal candidate will have expertise and experience in understanding and addressing the challenges related to coastal ecosystems, water resources management, and the resilience of natural and built environment in the face of climate change, natural disasters, and anthropogenic development pressures. The successful candidate will contribute to UF research development, building on existing connections between CCS, Florida SeaGrant, the UF Water Institute, the Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience, as well as a statewide network of agency, private sector and academic partners. We seek a scholar and team-builder to lead research development that advances the knowledge and practices for sustainable use and management of coastal and water resources.

This position is focused on advancing interdisciplinary research, with an emphasis on conserving coastal ecological quality, integrating inland water environments that influence coastal ecosystem function, and addressing the challenges facing rapidly growing coastal populations with their associated infrastructure and socioeconomic needs. The appointee will join a collaborative and dynamic academic community with the opportunity to engage with regional, national, and international efforts to enable resilient coastal futures.

Responsibilities : This is a research development position, with no teaching or service expectations. The primary roles are :

• Lead applied and / or theoretical research development initiatives in coastal and water resources resilience, focusing on topics like hydrology, ecosystem restoration, disaster preparedness, sustainable resource management, built-environment resilience, and climate adaptation.
• Mobilize teams from across UF to pursue external funding from government agencies, foundations, and other sources to support integrative research activities.
• Foster partnerships with other academic institutions, governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and industry stakeholders working on coastal and water resource resilience issues.
• Engage in public policy discussions, providing expertise on coastal and water resilience strategies to support decision-makers.

With over 8, miles of coastline, Florida is home to diverse and dynamic coastal ecosystems that support a rapidly growing population and robust economy. The state faces unique challenges related to climate change, sea-level rise, and environmental stressors, making it an ideal living laboratory for innovative research and solutions. These factors provide unparalleled opportunities for the Center for Coastal Solutions to lead in addressing global coastal resilience and sustainability through groundbreaking science and impactful partnerships.

The University of Florida is strategically positioned to maintain a leadership role nationwide in coastal research and sustainability. The University of Florida is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is highly ranked by multiple news outlets. UF is currently ranked as one of the best public universities, 7th according to the 4 U.S. News & World Report of Best Colleges. UF is home to HiPerGator, the nation’s third-ranked university supercomputer. The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is expanding its faculty and state-of-the-art research and education facilities with a focus on AI and advanced computing to enhance research in coastal and environmental solutions. The Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology, a , sq feet facility that serves as the hub for Artificial Intelligence, opened in Fall 3. The College will reach faculty members this year. For more information about our college initiatives, please visit http : / / eng.ufl.edu.

Expected Salary :

Salary to commensurate with education and experience

Minimum Requirements :

PhD or equivalent in environmental science, coastal management, water resources, environmental engineering, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications :

Ideal applicants should possess a strong background in the following areas :