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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University (https://psu.edu) invites applications for a faculty member in water resources engineering with an emphasis on water quality. This tenure-track position will be filled at the Assistant Professor level on a 36-week academic year appointment, with 50% research and 50% Extension/outreach responsibilities. Integration of Extension and research efforts for effective transfer of information to stakeholders is essential. The position will be co-funded by the College of Agricultural Sciences (https://agsci.psu.edu/) and Penn State’s Institutes of Energy and the Environment (http://www.iee.psu.edu/), with the tenure home residing in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

We seek an outstanding candidate with demonstrated interests, ability, and accomplishments in planning, researching, developing, and designing solutions to mitigate the effects of agricultural and developed land uses and management practices on water quality. Desired expertise includes design, implementation, and maintenance of agricultural conservation practices and green stormwater infrastructure with expertise in addressing one or more areas of water quality challenges [e.g., nutrients, sediment, metals, emerging contaminants, including Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)] in the agro-ecosystems. As part of the Extension appointment, the candidate is expected to lead applied research leading to workshops, seminars, field days, and field tours for professional development. Working with a team of colleagues from various related disciples, the successful candidate will develop education and outreach materials related to best management practices in Pennsylvania and beyond as part of the nationally recognized Penn State Extension Water Resources program. Therefore, the successful candidate should be a collaborative leader who will promote and enhance excellence and innovation in interdisciplinary research.

The faculty member is expected to: (i) develop a nationally and internationally recognized, innovative, high-profile research-Extension program related to water resources engineering and water quality solutions; (ii) mentor students in globally diverse, multicultural, transdisciplinary and inclusive research-extension programs; (iii) develop strong research and Extension collaborations across campus, Pennsylvania, and the region; (iv) coordinate the development of a nationally recognized, externally funded research program; and (iv) develop programming and resources as part of Penn State Extension activities that will obtain quantifiable impacts. The faculty member will maintain high research and Extension standards and contribute to our positive and engaging Penn State community, including synthesizing and incorporating other research into programming. Penn State’s Water Faculty consortium of over 100 university-wide water scientists, researchers, and educators have led decades of high impact research, education, and service addressing the many dimensions of water, from basic to applied. The ability to engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students across Penn State’s multi-campus system is required. Effective communication to provide creative leadership and work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, industry, and state and federal agency partners is paramount. Demonstrated ability to function in a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary team environment is required. The person should have the capability to carry out an original, independent, innovative, and nationally visible integrated research and Extension programs and activities. It is expected that the faculty member will implement ethics, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of their work.

Qualifications:

Candidate must have a Ph.D. in biological, agricultural, civil, or environmental engineering, or a related engineering field, with a solid core of fundamental engineering coursework (such engineering coursework relevant to hydrology and water quality). The successful candidate must have completed all degree requirements by the appointment date. Research experience integrating engineering, biology, and natural resources is important because the faculty member is expected to interact and provide leadership with teams of engineers, biological, environmental, and physical scientists. The faculty member in this position will also be expected to consider scales of local and regional processes, while maintaining global perspectives for addressing solutions to natural resource systems. Ability to communicate effectively, to provide creative leadership, and to work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, and industry and agency groups is paramount.

The mission of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) department is to promote global sustainability through the engineering science, business, and technical management of biological and agricultural systems. In addition to comprehensive transdisciplinary research, extension, and service activities in bioproducts, food, bioprocessing, natural resource engineering, and agricultural systems, the ABE department supports undergraduate and graduate resident education programs in: Biological Engineering (bachelor’s), Agricultural and Biological Engineering (MS and Ph.D.), and BioRenewable Systems (BS, MS, and Ph.D.), and an interdisciplinary specialization in Environmental Resource Management. For more information about the ABE department, visit www.abe.psu.edu.

This position is part of a University-wide, interdisciplinary water initiative and is aligned with Penn State’s Strategic Thematic Area of “Stewarding Our Planet’s Resources” (https://strategicplan.psu.edu/plan/thematic-priorities/stewarding-our-planets-resources). Institutes of Energy and the Environment (IEE) is firmly grounded in the missions of the participating units and fosters and facilitates interdisciplinary scholarship and collaboration to positively impact important energy and environmental challenges (http://www.iee.psu.edu/about). Penn State’s Water Faculty consortium of over 100 university-wide water scientists, researchers, and educators have led decades of high impact research, education, and service addressing the many dimensions of water, from basic to applied (https://water.psu.edu/).

Penn State believes that all people should have access to science-based information. Penn State Extension is a modern educational organization dedicated to delivering science-based information to people, businesses, and communities. We provide face-to-face and online education to our customers – when they want it, where they want it, and how they want it – to help them address problems and take advantage of opportunities for improvement and innovation. Partnering with and funded by federal, state, and county governments, we have a long tradition of bringing unbiased support and education to the citizens of Pennsylvania. We make a difference locally through focused engagement, and more widely to customers connecting in the digital landscape. For more information visit https://extension.psu.edu.

Application Information:

Apply online to REQ_0000045529 at https://hr.psu.edu/careers . Applications received by August 18, 2023 will receive full consideration, though search and review will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and: 1) statement of research interests and vision; 2) statement of extension vision and philosophy; and 3) separately or included in the other statements, a commitment towards leading a diverse, inclusive, and equitable program. Statements should include mentoring and collaboration philosophies. The ABE department strives to promote an ethical culture that values diversity and works toward advancing equity, inclusiveness, and social justice across all ABE department missions. Applicants should provide evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, ethics, belonging and engagement, and of creating an inclusive environment in their classroom, department, and the University. In the application materials, the candidate should specifically address how they will integrate issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and ethics into candidate's research, Extension and service.

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required.

Questions can be directed to the Search Committee Chair Dr. Heather E. Preisendanz (hpreisen@psu.edu) or Department Head Dr. Suat Irmak (sfi5068@psu.edu).

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