Assistant Professor of Environmental and Geosciences

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 202600136F Rank Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Science & Engineering Technology Department Dept of Environmental and Geosciences Open Date 10/19/2026 Quicklink Refer Applicants To Contact Name Dr. Samuel Adu-Prah Title Associate Professor Box 2148 Huntsville, Tx 77341 Contact Phone (936)294-2478 Contact Email sxa054@shsu.edu

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 Special Instructions Summary Open Until Filled Yes

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