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Post-doctoral Teaching Scholar in Hydrology

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University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 3 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/17/2026

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Post-doctoral Teaching Scholar in Hydrology via LinkedIn University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN, USA 🇺🇸 About the job The Department of Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science (BGE) at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) College of Arts and Sciences seeks to hire a recent doctoral graduate for a Post-Doctoral Teaching Scholar position in hydrology beginning August 2026. This is a one-year position, renewable up to three years. We seek candidates with expertise in hydrology, including experience in groundwater hydrology, and preferably a demonstrated interest in karst systems. This position offers the opportunity to leverage UTC's newly acquired cave system, Raccoon Mountain Caverns, as a unique resource for teaching and research. While the primary focus of the appointment is undergraduate instruction in hydrology (and graduate if desired), the successful candidate will have access to departmental research resources, including equipment and laboratory space, to support ongoing research and scholarly activity during the postdoctoral appointment. Opportunities for departmental service may also be available. The teaching load consists of three course preparations per semester, typically two lecture courses and one laboratory course, with a one-course release in Fall 2026 to allow participation in the UTC Teaching and Learning Institute.
Requirements for the position include:
a Ph.D. in Geology or closely related field [Individuals who are all but dissertation (ABD) will be considered, however, the degree must be awarded prior to start date], the ability to teach introductory geology courses, undergraduate upper-level hydrogeology and other hydrology related courses (Hydrology, Applied Environmental Geochemistry, and Hydrologic Modeling) the ability to incorporate GIS in teaching, and the ability to work collegially with students, fellow faculty, and staff, Interested applicants should submit the following to BGE Department Head, Dr. Gretchen Potts (Gretchen-Potts@utc.edu) A cover letter A statement of teaching experience and philosophy, providing evidence of position requirements A curriculum vitae, A copy of all unofficial transcripts, and A list of names, titles, and email addresses for three (3) references to be requested at later stages in the search process. At least one reference must be able to comment on teaching ability. Review of candidates will begin April 13, 2026. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Potts, BGE Department Head, Gretchen-Potts@utc.edu. Expired
POSITION TYPE
Postdoc
ORGANIZATION TYPE
University/Academia/Research/Think tank
EXPERIENCE-LEVEL 0-2
Years
DEGREE REQUIRED
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