Assistant Professor — Environmental Spatial Analysis

Tennessee Tech; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave and holidays

Medical and life insurance

Educational benefits

Job summary

Tennessee Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the School of Environmental Studies (SOES) in the area of Environmental Spatial Analysis. The ideal candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, maintain a vibrant research program, and advise graduate students, with a teaching load of 3-4 courses per academic year and a 50% research allocation.

The position emphasizes public stakeholder engagement or community-driven conservation, and the

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in an environmentally related discipline.
• College/university teaching experience as instructor of record.
• Evidence of grant-writing and potential for externally funded research.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Environmental Spatial Analysis and related areas.
• Advise graduate theses and dissertations and mentor student research.
• Maintain externally funded research program and publish in peer-reviewed venues.
• Engage with university, community, and professional organizations.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Graduate supervision

Curriculum development

Research leadership

Education

Doctorate in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

GIS

Remote sensing software

Job description

Tennessee Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the School of Environmental Studies (SOES) in the area of Environmental Spatial Analysis. The ideal candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, maintain a vibrant research program, and advise graduate students, with a teaching load of 3-4 courses per academic year and a 50% research allocation.

The position emphasizes public stakeholder engagement or community-driven conservation, and the