Contract - Tenure Track Assistant Professor (GIS/Remote Sensing/Modeling Applications in Environmental Hydrology)

California State University

Los Angeles, United States

Application deadline: December 15, 2013.

Description

Starting date: Fall, 2014.

Duties: The successful applicant is expected to develop an active program of research and teaching in areas of specialization and to work with water resources and other departmental faculty to strengthen existing graduate programs in hydrology and undergraduate training in geology, geography, hydrology, and urban planning. Specific duties will include: teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, developing water resources and environmental science curriculum, maintaining an active research program, participating in University service, and advising undergraduate and graduate students.

Requirements

ABD or a Ph.D. in Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, Soil Science, or a closely related discipline. A Ph.D. from an accredited institution of higher education is required for retention after the initial two year appointment. Candidates should provide record of or potential for scholarly activity involving students whenever possible, as well as the demonstrated potential for effective teaching using a variety of methodologies. Candidates should also demonstrate an ability or interest in teaching in a multicultural, multiethnic campus.

Desired requirements: We are seeking candidates with broad training in Environmental Hydrology using GIS/Remote Sensing/Models who will be able to expand our course offerings in GIS/Remote Sensing and Hydrological/Environmental applications. Expertise in one or more of the following areas will be highly desired and befitting our strategic growth over the next five years: geospatial analyses, remote sensing, groundwater and/or surface water modeling, soil water/vegetative transfer modeling. Proficiency in oral and written communication is required. The ability to collect and process field data for ground-truthing remote sensing is desirable. Climatologists with research focus on hydrological cycles, water resources, etc are considered.

More information and applications

Salary range: Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation and the University's Application for Academic Employment form. http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/hrm_forms.php Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Address application, required documentation and/or request for information to:

Search Committee Chair

Email: bhibbs@calstatela.edu

Department of Geosciences and Environment

California State University, Los Angeles

5151 State University Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90032