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Humboldt State University

Assistant Professor in Geospatial Science

Faculty Tenure-Track Position
Starting August 2016
Department of Environmental Science and Management
Job #7646

Humboldt State University is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state

DESCRIPTION: Humboldt State University’s Department of Environmental Science and Management invites applications for an academic year tenure-track faculty position in Geospatial Science.

RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS: We seek to fill this position at the Assistant Professor rank; however rank and salary are dependent on the appointee's qualifications and experience. The current California State University Salary Schedule is available at: http://www.humboldt.edu/aps/docs/salary/Salary-Schedule.pdf.

Humboldt State University provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found at: http://www.humboldt.edu/forms/node/934.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: An earned Ph.D. in Geospatial Science, Natural Resources, Forestry, Geography, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Marine Science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is preferred at the time of appointment. Applicants with considerable progress toward doctorate degree completion by appointment date will be considered. Completion of terminal degree is required prior to the start of the second probationary year following initial appointment.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Potential for effective teaching or teaching experience using a variety of methodologies;
• Expertise in Geospatial Science;
• Commitment to and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds;
• Record of, or potential for, involving students in research and scholarly activity;
• Interest and ability to teach a broad range of courses (major, general education, etc.); and
• Willingness to participate in the development of online learning experiences.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. For information on the University policy on support for non-immigrant probationary faculty visa acquisition, please visit:
http://www2.humboldt.edu/aavp/sites/default/files/04-03%20Admin%20Memo%20Approved%20Policy%20-%20H-1b%20Process_4_4_13.pdf.

Evidence of degree(s) is required at time of hire.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES: Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research record. Instructional assignments may include: Introduction to GIS, Intermediate GIS, Advanced GIS, Geospatial Modeling, Geospatial Science for Graduate Students, and Mobile Mapping. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students.

The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching; research, scholarship and creative activity; and service to the University, profession and community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The Department of Environmental Science and Management offers two B.S. degrees in Environmental Management and Protection and Environmental Science, as well as a M.S. degree in Natural Resources. We offer a Geospatial Sciences option within the Environmental Science B.S. program. The Department enrolls approximately 500 undergraduate students, and jointly administers (with the Forestry Department) two 24-seat Geospatial Science labs. The Department also administers the Institute for Spatial Analysis, which includes a smaller graduate lab. For more information about the Department of Environmental Science and Management, please visit: http://www.humboldt.edu/environment. Information about the Geospatial Sciences program can be found at: http://www://www.humboldt.edu/gsp. For information about the College of Natural Resources and Sciences, please visit: http://www.humboldt.edu/cnrs/.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should submit electronically the following materials:

• Letter of application;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Application for Academic Employment: https://www.humboldt.edu/forms/node/757;
• Teaching Evaluations, if available;
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); and
• Three letters of recommendation.

Submission of the application materials should be sent as a single PDF document, in the order listed above to:

gis.search@humboldt.edu

Signed letters of recommendation may be e-mailed or mailed separately from the other application materials. In letter of application, please refer to Job #7646.

Please direct any questions pertaining to this position to:

Dr. Yvonne Everett, Search Committee Chair
Department of Environmental Science and Management
Humboldt State University
One Harpst Street
Arcata, California 95521-8299
Phone (707) 826-4188
Email: gis.search@humboldt.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than October 19, 2015. Early response is encouraged.


Evidence of required degree(s), certifications(s), or licenses(s) will be required prior to the appointment date. The successful candidate for this position at HSU is required to be fingerprinted through the Humboldt State University Police Department or another approved CA Live Scan agency. The cost of fingerprinting is borne by the university. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. All CSU faculty and staff are obligated to respond to and report incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. The successful candidate for this position will be mandated to receive relevant training on an annual basis.

Humboldt State University is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If accommodations need to be made during the recruitment and interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 826-3626 or hsuhr@humboldt.edu.

Job #7646