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Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Environmental and Geosciences
Requisition
202300135F
Rank
Assistant Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track
College
College of Science & Engineering Technology
Department
Dept of Environmental and Geosciences
Open Date
10/11/2023
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/36860
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. John "Pat" Harris
Title
Dr. John Harris; Professor; Search Chair
Box 2148
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2148
Contact Phone
936-294-1452
Contact Email
jph020@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Environmental and Geosciences at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2024. We seek a broadly trained scientist with the ability to contribute to our undergraduate and graduate programs in Geographic Information Science and Technology. The preferred candidate should have experience incorporating geospatial and remote sensing software into courses, including in an online environment. In addition, the ability to teach programming language skills (e.g., Python, R) and applications is advantageous. Ideally, the candidate should be committed to undergraduate and graduate student success and be innovative in teaching introductory to advanced spatial analysis to the student body. The current teaching load is three courses per semester.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in geography, geosciences, or other closely related field by the time of appointment.
Experience Required for the Position
Candidates that can teach geospatial skills should complement existing department strengths in the fields of Environmental Science, Geography, Geology and Applied GIS. Potential areas of a candidate's expertise include: climate change impacts, social vulnerability, environmental applications (including environmental justice), hazards and disasters, big data, critical minerals, geostatistical applications, or urban and regional planning.
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 is 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, 3 letters of recommendation and statements of the following: 1) teaching philosophy, and 2) research interests.
Please direct all correspondence regarding this position to Pat Harris, Associate Professor, Chair of search committee
Review of applications will begin December 1st and continue until the position is filled.
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
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.
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Environmental and Geosciences
Requisition
202300135F
Rank
Assistant Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track
College
College of Science & Engineering Technology
Department
Dept of Environmental and Geosciences
Open Date
10/11/2023
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/36860
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. John "Pat" Harris
Title
Dr. John Harris; Professor; Search Chair
Box 2148
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2148
Contact Phone
936-294-1452
Contact Email
jph020@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Environmental and Geosciences at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2024. We seek a broadly trained scientist with the ability to contribute to our undergraduate and graduate programs in Geographic Information Science and Technology. The preferred candidate should have experience incorporating geospatial and remote sensing software into courses, including in an online environment. In addition, the ability to teach programming language skills (e.g., Python, R) and applications is advantageous. Ideally, the candidate should be committed to undergraduate and graduate student success and be innovative in teaching introductory to advanced spatial analysis to the student body. The current teaching load is three courses per semester.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in geography, geosciences, or other closely related field by the time of appointment.
Experience Required for the Position
Candidates that can teach geospatial skills should complement existing department strengths in the fields of Environmental Science, Geography, Geology and Applied GIS. Potential areas of a candidate's expertise include: climate change impacts, social vulnerability, environmental applications (including environmental justice), hazards and disasters, big data, critical minerals, geostatistical applications, or urban and regional planning.
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 is 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, 3 letters of recommendation and statements of the following: 1) teaching philosophy, and 2) research interests.
Please direct all correspondence regarding this position to Pat Harris, Associate Professor, Chair of search committee
Review of applications will begin December 1st and continue until the position is filled.
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
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.
