Description

The Department of Environmental and Geospatial Sciences in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Geospatial Science, a nine-month tenure-track appointment.

Teaching excellence is a fundamental goal of the geospatial science program and the university, and the incumbent is expected to contribute to instructions at the Bachelor of Science in Geospatial Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy levels in his or her specific areas of expertise. Possible undergraduate courses are Spatial Analysis and GIS in Natural Resources. Possible graduate level courses include Introduction to GIS and Geospatial Analysis, and GIS and Geospatial Applications. Opportunities exist to create additional undergraduate and graduate level courses in the incumbent’s area of expertise. Candidates with background in land surveying, GIS-related computer visualization, machine learning (ML), and/or deep learning (DL) are preferred.

The incumbent is also expected to develop a successful research program in Geospatial Science. Collaboration is critical for interdisciplinary work that addresses environmental science, natural resources, and forest ecosystems from multiple perspectives. Obtaining extramural funding, recruiting and mentoring graduate students, and publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals are expected. The successful applicant will provide outreach and service to the college, the university, the geospatial science profession, and the communities of Texas. 

Requirements

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. degree in Geospatial Science or a closely related field. ABD candidates may be considered if Ph.D. is earned prior to start date.