Assistant/Associate Professor- Geography & GIS
University of Illinois

Job Info

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Assistant/Associate Professor in Geospatial Data Science

Department of Geography & Geographic Information Science

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Geography and Geographic Information Science invites applications for a full-time tenure track, Assistant or Associate Professor in Geographic Information Science and Systems (GIS) with specialization in geospatial data science. We seek an individual with expertise in geospatial computing and data science, including artificial intelligence, spatial modeling, big data analytics, geovisualization, and/or spatial statistics. We are particularly interested in applicants who use high-performance and/or data-intensive computing to solve complex geospatial problems. Candidates' research programs should align with one or more current departmental and school research strengths, including cyberGIS, geospatial data science, remote sensing, health and medical geography, urban and economic development, river and watershed dynamics, transportation geography, and natural hazards/climate change.

The successful candidate is expected to teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, establish and maintain an active and independent research program, and provide service to the Department, the University, and the profession. Teaching responsibilities include introductory and advanced undergraduate courses on GIS and geospatial data science, potentially including Environmental Data Science, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and High-Performance Geospatial Computing. Most courses will be in person, but some courses will be online to support our Master's program in CyberGIS & Geospatial Data Science.

The Illinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. Faculty in the College create knowledge, address critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge, and prepare students for lives of impact in the state, nation, and globally. To meet these objectives, the College embraces and values diversity and difference through hiring faculty candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

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Qualifications

Applicants must have completed all requirements of a Ph.D. in geography, GIS, or a related field by mid-June 2025 for a preferred start date of August 16, 2025. Evidence of an active research agenda, teaching effectiveness, and effective interpersonal and communication skills are required. Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to working with women and underrepresented minority students or faculty through teaching, mentoring, or service are especially encouraged to apply.

Salary and Benefits

The budgeted salary range for the position is $80,000 to $95,000 at the Assistant Professor level and $98,000 to $125,000 at the Associate Professor level for a 9-month service basis. Information on benefits may be found at: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits/ .

Application Process

To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu, directly apply to our position and upload your application materials:

• letter of application,
• CV,
• a representative publication,
• statement of teaching interests,
• evidence of teaching effectiveness,
• statement of research interests, and
• a "contributions to inclusive excellence activities" statement, detailing how your teaching, service and/or scholarship has contributed to the success of all students, including those from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in the academic field. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further Illinois' and the College of LAS' commitment to Inclusive Excellence and the success of all students.

We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single .pdf file as an upload in the "Resume/CV" section.

Letters of recommendation may be requested electronically from referees at a later date. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered.

To ensure full consideration, all required application materials must be submitted by 6pm CST on October 1, 2024. For further information regarding the position or to submit nominations, you may contact the Search Committee Chair at sivapala@illinios.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1025850
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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