Applications are invited for an Assistant Professor position in Spatial Sciences. This position is 10-month, tenure-track, 50% teaching 50% research. We seek a creative, dynamic, ambitious and dedicated scientist who has potential to collaborate with and build a multi disciplinary program in Spatial Sciences relevant for ecosystem studies.

The general duties and responsibilities would be to develop an internationally-recognized teaching and research program focused on spatial sciences and particularly on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and applications in ecosystem science and management. The incumbent will be expected to develop a strong interdisciplinary research program in applying and developing geoinformatics tools and spatial analysis to current and diverse issues affecting vegetated ecosystems at various scales, from local to global.

Research focus should include an applied component of spatial sciences to the study of relevant issues in ecosystem science such as, but not limited to, regional to global environmental change, the urban/wild land interface, environmental monitoring and assessment, or carbon science. The position requires a Ph.D. in relevant discipline and demonstrated ability to conduct research and teach at college level on topics related to GIS and spatial sciences applied to ecosystems studies. Preferred qualifications include a Publication record and ability to acquire extramural funding and to develop and maintain a competitive research program.

Apply at https://greatjobs.tamu.edu (NOV 06637). Applications will be evaluated beginning March 31, 2013 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been identified.