Assistant Professor - Geoinformatics

University of North Carolina Wilmington, United States

Updated: 15 days ago
Location: Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: Permanent
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Assistant Professor - Geoinformatics
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/31665
College College of Science and Engineering - 323 College
Dept/School Earth and Ocean Sciences - 32341
Vacancy Number 16F-607
Position Number 6021
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for nine-month tenure-track position in the field of Geoinformatics, Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI), and/or Geo-computation to begin August 2024 at the rank of Assistant Professor.
We seek a candidate utilizing high-performance and/or cloud computing as it applies to understanding lithospheric, hydrospheric, and/or atmospheric processes including hazards and systematic changes over a variety of timescales (days to millennia). Research and teaching foci of the candidate must include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: spatial statistics, uncrewed systems technology, machine learning/AI, data science, open geospatial technologies, or geodatabases.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Geography, Geospatial Sciences, Earth and Ocean Sciences, or a related discipline. This position has potential to address emerging environmental justice issues in the region and we welcome applications from candidates who can incorporate an inclusive narrative in their teaching, research, and outreach activities.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching with industry-standard ESRI software products, but also be comfortable working with alternative spatiotemporal computational methodologies to effectively incorporate field measurements, large datasets, and/or outputs from numerical models in both terrestrial and marine settings.
Required Certifications or Licensure
No required certifications or licensure
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences (https://uncw.edu/earsci/ ) offers the following degrees: B.S. in Geology and Oceanography, M.S. and B.A. in Geosciences, B.A. in Geography and Geospatial Science, and a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science. The department maintains an outstanding record of research and scholarship and provides powerful undergraduate/graduate student experiences that include applied learning, field studies, and mentored research. UNCW maintains a wide range of analytical facilities in support of research including sedimentology, geospatial analysis, electron microscopy, stable isotope mass spectrometry, aqueous chemistry, NMR and DNA facilities, as well as a dive shop, machine shop, and instrument shop at the UNCW Center for Marine Science (https://uncw.edu/cms/ ).
College/School Information
The College of Science and Engineering offers a variety of programs leading to Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, as well as Doctor of Philosophy degrees in applied coastal and ocean sciences; pharmaceutical chemistry; integrative, comparative, and marine biology; and psychology degrees. The college also offers combined bachelor’s/master’s degree programs in information technology/computer science and information systems, computer science/computer science and information systems, and B.S. in mathematics/M.S. in mathematics. To implement its academic programs, the college provides instruction and research opportunities in the natural and behavioral sciences, information technology, data science, computer science, mathematics, pre-engineering, and engineering. The eight academic departments in the college provide courses of study in each of these areas, in addition to interdepartmental programs in information technology, cybersecurity, and digital arts. A 2+2 in engineering; and 3+2 programs in computer science and electrical or computer engineering; and physics and electrical engineering, are also offered in the college. Post-baccalaureate certificate programs in environmental studies, applied statistics, and geographic information science are also available.
CSE students work with distinguished faculty and scientists, use cutting edge technology, and conduct impactful research. Faculty-directed research projects empower CSE students to apply what they learn inside the classroom and laboratory to real-world situations and prepares them for a variety of careers or advanced study.
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on 4/11/2024, the job closing date. To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including:
Requested Documents:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. A statement of teaching philosophy (2 page maximum)
4. Research summary – A statement of research interests that highlights how the applicant could make use of departmental expertise or resources (2 page maximum)
5. Contact information for a minimum of three professional references.

References will be requested during the screening process.
If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the ‘Other’ category.
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Ghilaine Dallaire ([email protected]), while questions regarding the position can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Phil Bresnahan ([email protected]).
Position Type Permanent
Job Posting Date 03/27/2024
Job Close Date 04/11/2024

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