Assistant Professor of Environmental and Geosciences
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Oct 18, 2022
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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
202200154F
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
10/18/2022
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/33020
Refer Applicants To
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
Position Details
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.
Experience Required for the Position
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
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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
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
202200154F
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
10/18/2022
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/33020
Refer Applicants To
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
Position Details
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.
Experience Required for the Position
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
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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this position?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
- The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
- Association for Women in Science
- TWC - Work in Texas
- Inside Higher Ed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- SHSU Website
- SHSU Employee
- SHSU Recruiter
- Other
- If your response to the question above was 'Other' please
indicate from what source.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research & Goals
- Reference Contact Information
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
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