Assistant Professor of Environmental and Geosciences
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Sam Houston State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Environmental and Geosciences to teach undergraduate courses and develop an externally funded research program using geospatial approaches to address environmental challenges. The role includes mentoring students in field, laboratory, and geospatial research, pursuing external funding and partnerships, and contributing to interdisciplinary sustainability, resilience, climate, and natural-resource initiatives. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required.
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Full job description
Requisition: 202600136F
Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:
Commensurate with education and experience.
Department: Dept of Environmental and Geosciences
General Requirements:
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Demonstrated experience applying GIS and remote sensing to environmental research and decision-making.
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Potential or evidence of fieldwork applied research, and scholarly productivity.
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Ability to engage with diverse student populations and foster collaborative partnerships.
Passionate or enthusiastic about teaching undergraduate students
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
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Ability to develop an externally funded research program addressing environmental challenges through geospatial approaches.
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Teach undergraduate courses in GIS , remote sensing, environmental geoscience, and/or related subjects.
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Mentor students in field, laboratory, and geospatial research.
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Pursue external funding and develop collaborations with government agencies, industry, non-governmental organizations, and community stakeholders.
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Contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives related to sustainability, environmental resilience, climate issues, and natural resource management.
Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):
Ph.D. in Geography, Geology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Hydrology, or a closely related field.
Experience Required for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):
Research and teaching use GIS , remote sensing, spatial analytics, and field-based investigations to address pressing environmental challenges. The successful candidate will apply geospatial technologies to one or more of the following areas:
- Geologic and environmental hazards (e.g. flooding, landslides, coastal change, subsidence, wildfire impacts, etc.)
Human-environment challenges/interactions, including conservation and resource management
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Surface water and groundwater resources
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Pollution assessment, remediation, and environmental monitoring
Applied field studies integrating geologic, hydrologic, ecological, and geospatial data
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- US median$75–101/hr21 hourly ranges
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