Associate Professor of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing

The Department of Earth and Environment of Florida International University invites applicants for the following position with tenure or tenure-track depending on candidate’s merit:

Associate Professor of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing

Candidates are expected to hold a doctoral degree in environmental science, geoscience, geography, engineering or related fields, conduct research in GIS and/or remote sensing, and teach related classes. We particularly seek individuals conducting transformative, world-class, quantitative, interdisciplinary research with transferrable funds. The Department of Earth and Environment (https://earthenvironment.fiu.edu/index.html) is composed of a diverse faculty with research interests in environmental, earth, atmospheric, and hydrologic sciences, as well as environmental resource economics, policy, management, and conservation. The Department is committed in our research and teaching to find sustainable solutions to environmental problems.

GIS & Remote Sensing is a complex field spanning environmental, social, and economic systems. We seek interdisciplinary scientists with a strong background in GIS & remote sensing technologies with emphasis on coastal hazards, sea level rise impacts, and storm surge flooding.

Principal responsibilities will include (1) establishment of a strong externally funded research program, (2) development of active collaborations with other faculty, research partners, and members of the community including weather and coastal forecasting agencies, policy makers and resource managers, and (3) teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, especially in our GIS center. Research at FIU is typically coordinated under one of several Institutes and Research Centers, many of which are preeminent programs (https://beyondpossible.fiu.edu/preeminent-programs/), including the Extreme Events Institute (EEI) and its International Hurricane Research Center (IHRC), the Institute of Water and Environment (InWE), the Southeast Environmental Research Center (SERC), the Sea Level Solutions Center (SLSC), the Institute for Resilient and Sustainable Coastal Infrastructure (InteRaCt), and International Center for Tropical Botany (ICTB). 

Application Process

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 519022 at http://facultycareers.fiu.edu and attach cover letter (detailing which position is being applied for), a detailed curriculum vitae, and statements of Research, Teaching, and Diversity Inclusion philosophies as a single pdf file. The CV and cover letters should provide detailed evidence of a record of extramural funding. The successful candidate will be expected to have an extramurally, well-funded, active research program that includes transferable funding that will aid in launching their program at FIU. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted upon as determined by the search committee. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by September 30th, 2019. Review will continue until position is filled. Assistance in writing diversity statements can be found at https://advance.fiu.edu/_assets/docs/fiu-guidelines-for-writing-a-diversity-statement.pdf. 

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.