Tenure Track Position In Water Resources And Gis

Position Details

The Department of Geography ( https://geography.indiana.edu/) at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites applications for a tenure-Track Position at the level of Assistant Professor to begin on August 1st, 2024. We encourage applications from candidates that will complement the wide range of water-Resources and geographic information science ( GIS) expertise in the department and across the Indiana University system. These areas currently include, among others, watershed hydrology at many scales, impacts of climate change, land-atmosphere interactions, ecohydrology, and critical physical geography. We are seeking a candidate with formal training in both Water Resources and GIS who integrates spatial analysis and spatial statistics into their research and teaching. The ideal applicant will have a deep understanding of a wide range of topics in Water Resources and GIS, ensuring that they can impart core water-resource and GIS concepts to their students. This interdisciplinary approach will prepare our students with a comprehensive understanding of GIS techniques in Water Resources. It is also expected that the candidate will assist in creating a new Master's degree in GIS and Remote Sensing.

The Department of Geography values research, teaching, and service that intersects with issues of environmental justice and/or diversity and inclusivity in geography. We are especially interested in applicants with a strong commitment to mentoring, teaching, or outreach to people from diverse backgrounds (including first-generation college students, low-income students, racial and ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+) and an interest in contributing to the Department of Geography's curricular offerings and research portfolio in ways that enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

There are abundant opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration within the College of Arts and Sciences, and with scholars from other campus units, including the Departments of Biology ( https://biology.indiana.edu/), Earth and Atmospheric Sciences ( https://earth.indiana.edu/), and Chemistry ( https://www.chem.indiana.edu/), as well as the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs ( https://oneill.indiana.edu/), IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering ( https://luddy.indiana.edu/) and the IU Environmental Resilience Institute ( https://eri.iu.edu/). Faculty at Indiana University also have exceptional access to world-class supercomputing systems ( https://kb.iu.edu/d/alde) and unique field opportunities in the extensive properties of the IU Research and Teaching Preserve ( https://preserve.indiana.edu/)

A Ph.D. is required at time of appointment. Applicants should apply online at
https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/20404 and include the following materials: 1) a letter of application, 2) current vita, 3) statement on research and teaching, 4) a statement on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in and out of the classroom, 5) names of three references who could provide letters of recommendation upon request, and 6) representative peer-reviewed publications (up to three).

Applications must be completed by November 1, 2023 to receive full consideration. Queries can be sent to Dr. Darren Ficklin (dficklin@indiana.edu).

The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline including geography (preferred), hydrology, or closely related earth/environmental sciences with a strong background in GIS and/or Remote Sensing. The successful applicant is expected to show potential in establishing a rigorous, nationally or internationally recognized research program in Water Resources and spatial analyses ( GIS or remote sensing).

Darren Ficklin, Department of Geography, Student Building 120, 701 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405; (812) 855-6303; dficklin@indiana.edu.