JOB OPPORTUNITY
Job title: Assistant Professor, Spatial Science/GISc (Arizona State University)
Hiring institution: ASU, School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning
Location: Tempe, Arizona | United States
Application deadline: 10/22/2023
Description
The School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. The position has an anticipated start date of August 2024. We are interested in applicants with a research focus in any aspect of spatial analytics /geographic information science. The successful candidate will join a dynamic faculty working closely with colleagues in the Spatial Analysis Research Center (SPARC) to advance innovative and interdisciplinary GIScience. As part of ASU’s investment in the spatial sciences, SPARC members will work to position ASU as a world leader in developing, applying, and teaching spatial-science techniques, lead developments of scientific methods, and advance the capacity of GIScience to generate new knowledge and innovative solutions through collaboration across disciplines.
The successful candidate will teach GIS-related courses in-person and online to geography, planning, and GIS majors, as well as contribute to the PhD program in GIScience. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally-funded research program, generate peer-reviewed research, engage undergraduate and graduate students through effective teaching & mentoring, participate in service to the university and profession, and build productive relationships with faculty both within and beyond the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning.
The School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) advances the ASU mission and Charter through interdisciplinary research and discovery of public value. SGSUP advances geospatial knowledge for a complex world, emphasizing education, research, and applied solutions to urban and environmental problems. SGSUP houses research centers, including The Spatial Analysis Research Center (SPARC) and Urban Climate Research Center (UCRC), and has a recognized strength in urban planning, transportation, earth surface processes, urban systems analysis, and human environmental systems. SGSUP’s personnel includes 40 faculty (3 members of the National Academy of Science), 125 graduate students, and nearly 900 undergraduate majors. SGSUP has a PhD program in Geographic Information Science, an MA and PhD program in Geography, a PhD in Urban Planning, an accredited professional Masters in Urban and Environmental Planning, a Master of Advanced Studies in Geographical Information Systems, and graduate certificate programs in GIS and Transportation. Undergraduates major in geography, geographic information science, or urban planning, and majors and non-majors alike can obtain a certificate in Geographic Information Science. SGSUP is a major participant in the instructional and research activities of ASU, and faculty are affiliated with other schools across the university.
ASU is a research-intensive university with outstanding research facilities and infrastructure support. Consistently ranked as the nation’s most innovative school, the university’s location within the large and fast-growing Phoenix region provides a rich context for applied research and community engagement around issues of climate change, housing growth, (sub)urban development patterns, an expanding rail system, energy and water use, livability, health, and social equity. We invite you to learn more about the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning and Arizona State University by visiting https://sgsup.asu.edu/ and https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Doctorate degree in Geography, GIScience, or related field by the time of appointment, Aug 2024.
- Demonstrated potential to establish a strong externally-funded research program
- A record of or well-articulated commitment to excellence in teaching and research
- Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter.
Desired Qualifications:
- A research focus with the potential to advance the mission of the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning and The Spatial Analysis Research Center
- A strong record of research publication in the peer-reviewed literature
- A spatial thinker with a spirit for interdisciplinary research, especially in SGSUP and ASU-focused areas of excellence, including climate, planning, health, and human-environmental sciences.
- Experience in the development and writing of successful research proposals
- Experience or interest in teaching in a variety of modalities (e.g., classroom, hybrid, online)
Application Instructions
To apply, please go to http://apply.interfolio.com/132858 to electronically submit the required application materials. Applications received by October 22, 2023, will receive full consideration, while applications received thereafter will be considered on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Candidates are asked to submit the following materials:
- Cover letter summarizing your interest in the position, qualifications, teaching/mentoring experience and interests, and how your work will advance ASU’s commitment to inclusive excellence (https://inclusion.asu.edu)
- Research statement and plans (up to 2 pages)
- Teaching statement (up to 1 page)
- A comprehensive curriculum vitae that includes a complete publication record,
- Contact information (name, email, and telephone number) for three references.
This is a paperless search, and only materials submitted electronically as outlined above will be considered. Questions related to the search may be addressed to Dr. Li at wenwen@asu.edu.
