[ES_JOBS_NET] ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in Remote Sensing in the Environment, Department of Geosciences, Texas Tech University

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in Remote Sensing in the Environment
30684BR
Remote Sensing of the Environment
Department of Geosciences, Texas Tech University
The  Department  of  Geosciences  at  Texas  Tech  University  invites  applications  for  a  tenure-track  faculty
position with research and teaching expertise in remote sensing of the environment. The appointment will
be  at  the  rank  of  assistant  professor  position  and  the  successful  applicant  is  expected  to  begin  their
employment  in  Fall  2023.  Candidates  who  have  strong  records of  scholarship  supported  by  extramural
funding  and  who  have the  proven  capacity  or  clear potential to  bring  externally  sponsored  research to
Texas Tech University are encouraged to apply.
The  successful applicant will build upon recent hires under the theme "Earth and Human Connections"
and demonstrate ability or potential to establish and sustain a strong academic program in Remote Sensing
of  the  Environment.  The  successful  applicant  will  incorporate  the  study  of  human  activities  and  their
impact on processes occurring on Earth's surface and near-surface environments. Areas of research  may
include human-environment interactions with an emphasis on environmental hazards and disasters, land
cover  and  monitoring  land-use  change  on  various  spatiotemporal  scales,  linking  to  risk-mitigation,
resource-management  strategies,  vulnerability  assessment,  promoting  measures  that  enhance  resiliency
and  sustainability,  and  the  monitoring  and  modeling  of  natural  and  anthropogenic  hazards.  Climate
change  will  continue  to  shape  our  environment,  and  linking  between  science  and  society  to  promote
adaptation to environmental change is also an important consideration. Scientific methodologies in remote
sensing could be in conjunction with fieldwork, experimental work and/or data analytics.  The successful
applicant  is  expected  to  contribute  to  teaching  in  the  geography,  GIST,  geoscience,  and  environmental
science programs.
Applicants are encouraged to link to existing departmental strengths, which include programs of
research and teaching in atmospheric sciences, geography, geosciences and geophysics and complement
existing research areas including land-change science, geomorphology, and human-environment
interactions. Applicants must explain how they actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I)
efforts in support of their research, mentoring, teaching efforts: these are important to the department
and university, particularly as a Tier 1, minority-serving institution (MSI). Further, applicants should
demonstrate how they will contribute to excellence in education for undergraduate and graduate
students.
Other Information: The Department of Geosciences at Texas Tech University offers B.S., B.A., M.S. and
Ph.D. programs in Atmospheric Science, Geology (with concentrations in Geophysics and Environmental
Sciences), and Geography, and offers a Graduate Certificate in GIST. The University is a Carnegie Tier 1
Minority Serving Institution (MSI), Texas Tech University is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), and
we seek candidates who have an ongoing commitment to serving our diverse >40,000 student population.
Applicants who demonstrate experience in mentoring and teaching minoritized students, leading grant-
funded research with minoritized colleagues and students, and proactively seeking opportunities to
engage with DE&I in the geosciences, will be prioritized. Service to the department, college, university,
and community is expected.
Applicants will be encouraged to leverage existing research infrastructure, and to build new resources
that enhance institutional capacity. The Department and University support intensive computational
infrastructure provided by the university High Performance Computing Center (HPCC); Texas Tech
maintains an Esri university site license providing access to the full suite of ArcGIS software for
instruction and research; and, an array of physical and computational resources
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in Remote Sensing in the Environment

Opportunities for collaboration exist through the Climate Center, Center for Geospatial Technology,
National Wind Institute, Water Resources Center, Health Science Center, Environmental Engineering
Group, USGS Water Science Center, National Weather Service (Lubbock), USDA-ARS, Departments of
Environmental Toxicology, Plant and Soil Sciences and Biological Sciences.
A Ph.D. in relevant or related disciplines at the time of appointment is required. For full consideration of
your application, completed applications should be submitted by January 1, 2023. Applications will be
continually evaluated until the position is filled.
A complete application package will include (a) letter of application, (b) curriculum vitae, and (c) three
equally important statements (2 pages each) that describe: 1) research experience and future goals,
including a 5-year plan for establishing and maintaining a recognized and well-funded research
program; 2) a plan for excellence in teaching that recognizes the value of self-reflective professional
development; and 3) a description of ongoing and expected future contributions to diversity, equity and
inclusion and how research, teaching, mentoring and professional service may foster and advance DEI
goals in the University and our communities.
These documents may be uploaded at http://www.texastech.edu/careers/ using the BR requisition
numbers 30684BR Assistant Professor - Remote Sensing of the Environment or via the quick link,
https://bit.ly/3rG08bg , this position. Questions should be emailed to Dr. Jeff Lee, Search Committee Chair
(jeff.lee at ttu.edu) or Dr. Callum Hetherington (Chair, Department of Geosciences,
callum.hetherington at ttu.edu). As an Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action employer,
Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse faculty committed to teaching and
working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can
contribute, through their research, teaching, and service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic
community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minoritized candidates,
women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couple

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