Assistant Professor, Geospatial Engineering & Remote Sensing

Ymfphilly; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

State of Texas Retirement plans

Tuition covered at 100% for employees,

Job summary

Lamar University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in geospatial engineering in Beaumont, TX. The nine-month appointment begins Fall 2027 and focuses on teaching, research, and service across GIS, remote sensing, LiDAR, and digital twins.

We seek a collaborative educator who will establish an externally funded program, engage industry and agencies, and contribute to curriculum development and assessment while

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in civil engineering or closely related field by time of appointment.
• Prior teaching experience and ability to teach multiple courses each semester in geospatial engineering.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; PE license or pathway toward licensure.
• Expertise in GIS and remote sensing with LiDAR, 3D visualization, or digital twins; externally funded research potential.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple undergraduate and graduate courses per semester (2-2 load).
• Develop advanced instruction in LiDAR, 3D visualization, digital twins, or related topics; supervise field, lab, and computation experiences.
• Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service; recruit and mentor students.

Skills

Geospatial methods

GIS

Remote sensing

LiDAR

3D visualization

Licensure path

Education

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS software

LiDAR data processing

Job description

Lamar University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in geospatial engineering in Beaumont, TX. The nine-month appointment begins Fall 2027 and focuses on teaching, research, and service across GIS, remote sensing, LiDAR, and digital twins.

We seek a collaborative educator who will establish an externally funded program, engage industry and agencies, and contribute to curriculum development and assessment while