Assistant Professor, Applied Geospatial Analysis

CSU; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Applied Geospatial Analysis in the Plant Science Department. The candidate will teach GIS-focused undergraduate courses and develop new curricula, emphasizing hands-on laboratory, field, and data-driven experiences connected to real-world agricultural and environmental challenges.

The position supports an active research program in geospatial methods for agriculture and the environment,

Qualifications

• PhD by start date or ASAP.
• Demonstrated expertise in GIS, spatial analysis, remote sensing, or geospatial data science.
• Ability to mentor a diverse student body and contribute to a welcoming campus climate.

Responsibilities

• Teach existing undergraduate courses in GIS/spatial analysis and develop new courses.
• Incorporate hands-on laboratory, field, and data-driven experiences into coursework.
• Establish an active, funded research program in agricultural/environmental geospatial applications.
• Collaborate across the Plant Science Department and with other units on campus.

Skills

GIS

Spatial analysis

Remote sensing

Geospatial data science

Education

Ph.D. in geography, environmental science, environmental studies, soil science, plant biology, agronomy, forestry, entomology, agricultural engineering, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Python

R

Google Earth Engine

Job description

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Applied Geospatial Analysis in the Plant Science Department. The candidate will teach GIS-focused undergraduate courses and develop new curricula, emphasizing hands-on laboratory, field, and data-driven experiences connected to real-world agricultural and environmental challenges.

The position supports an active research program in geospatial methods for agriculture and the environment,