Endowed Chair
of Environmental Science and Engineering
College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Murray State University, Kentucky

Applicants must be recognized leaders in basic and/or applied research in aquatic environmental systems. The Chair will have an active role in the education and research activities of Murray State University’s new undergraduate Environmental Engineering program and the Commonwealth Center for Ecosystem Studies (the Center for Reservoir Research). Qualifications: Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or closely related discipline and a distinguished record of research and scholarship appropriate to the rank of full-professor. Some environmental engineering credential via degree or experience required. Responsibilities: Develop a nationally visible and externally funded research program that complements MSU’s interdisciplinary research activities in reservoir and watershed science, 2) teach in support of the Environmental Engineering curriculum and 3) act as a research mentor to investigators and students. Specific research area is open but should be complementary to both environmental engineering and water science. Applications should include a statement of research interests, current vitae and the names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least four references to Dr. David S. White, Center for Reservoir Research, 561 Emma Dr., Murray, KY 42071 (Phone 270-474-2272, e-mail david.white@murraystate.edu). Review of applications will begin March 1, 2002, position expected to be filled by July 2002. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.