Assistant Professor of Environmental and Geosciences

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community!

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

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.

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Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

• Ability to develop an externally funded research program addressing environmental challenges through geospatial approaches.
• Teach undergraduate courses in GIS, remote sensing, environmental geoscience, and/or related subjects.
• Mentor students in field, laboratory, and geospatial research.
• Pursue external funding and develop collaborations with government agencies, industry, non-governmental organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives related to sustainability, environmental resilience, climate issues, and natural resource management.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Ph.D. in Geography, Geology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Hydrology, or a closely related field.

Experience Required for the Position

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
• Surface water and groundwater resources
• Pollution assessment, remediation, and environmental monitoring
• Applied field studies integrating geologic, hydrologic, ecological, and geospatial data

Other Requirements for the Position

• Demonstrated experience applying GIS and remote sensing to environmental research and decision-making.
• Potential or evidence of fieldwork applied research, and scholarly productivity.
• Ability to engage with diverse student populations and foster collaborative partnerships.
• Passionate or enthusiastic about teaching undergraduate students

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. 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.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Candidate Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research & Goals
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3

Optional Documents

• Transcripts