Assistant Professor
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
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The Department of Geography and Environment at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) and Geospatial Data Science. The faculty member will establish an externally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop courses in relevant areas, and serve the department, university, and profession. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.
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Employment Type: Permanent Faculty
Vacancy ID: FAC0006169
Salary Range: Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Position Summary/Description:
The Department of Geography and Environment at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) and Geospatial Data Science, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.
This position will establish and sustain an active, externally funded research program, teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide service to the Department, the University, and the profession. Teaching responsibilities will include core introductory and advanced courses that support of the department’s new B.S. Degree in Geospatial Data Science, as well as the development of new courses in GeoAI and machine/deep learning, high-performance geospatial computing, or others related to the candidate’s area of expertise. The teaching load is three courses per year (2:1 schedule). Service responsibilities will include serving on MA and PhD committees, advising MA and PhD students, and actively participating in department colloquia and other programming/committees.
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- Pay
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- US median$115–160K/yr792 salary ranges
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- Education
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