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Assistant Professor of Environmental and Geosciences

Employer
Sam Houston State University
Location
College of Science & Engineering Technology

Job Details

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Environmental and Geosciences

Requisition:

202200154F

Rank:

Assistant Professor

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type:

Full-Time Tenure Track

College:

College of Science & Engineering Technology

Department:

Dept of Environmental and Geosciences

Open Date:

10/18/2022

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/33020

Contact Name:

Dr. Brian Cooper

Title:

Brian Cooper, Assoc Prof/Geology Program Coordinator; Remote Sensing Search Committee Chair
Box 2148
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2148

Contact Phone:

936-294-1566

Contact Email:

bio_bjc@shsu.edu

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:

The Department of Environmental and Geosciences at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Environmental and Geosciences at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2023. This position will contribute to undergraduate degree programs in environmental science, geography, and geology as well as the graduate degree program in geographic information science. The successful candidate should possess a specialization in remote sensing with experience in the application of geospatial technologies.

Sam Houston State University values quality teaching: the teaching load is three lectures per semester. introductory or intermediate remote sensing and computer cartography courses for undergraduates, develop upper-level courses applying remote sensing technologies to environmental and natural resource management, and one graduate level course on spatial analysis. A candidate with expertise in ERDAS Imagine, ENVI or other remote sensing software is highly preferred. Advanced expertise in remote sensing approaches and technologies is highly desirable. Experience with UAVs is a plus.

Educational Requirements for the Position:

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in geography, geosciences, or other closely related field by the time of appointment.

Other Requirements for the Position:

The ideal candidate is expected to develop an externally funded research agenda that would facilitate collaborative, interdisciplinary research. The ability and interest in involving undergraduate students in research and working with a diverse student body are highly valued.

Special Instructions Summary:

Interested applicants should submit an online application. Applicants should also send a letter of interest, current vitae, contact information for three professional references, and statements of the following: 1) teaching philosophy, and 2) research interests.

Please direct all correspondence regarding this position to Brian Cooper, Assoc Prof/Geology Program Coordinator; Remote Sensing Search Committee Chair.

Review of applications will begin Dec 5th and continue until the position is filled.

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

Organization

About Sam Houston State University

For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.

SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.

Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.

Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. 

SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.

Member The Texas State University System  

Company info
Website
Telephone
936-294-1070
Location
1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
US

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