Tenure-Track: Applied Geospatial Analysis Professor

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

Job summary

Cal Poly Pomona in Pomona, California invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Applied Geospatial Analysis in the Department of Plant Science. The position focuses on GIS, spatial analysis, and geospatial methods applied to agricultural and environmental systems, with a teaching load of 2–3 courses per semester for the first two years.

The candidate will mentor students, pursue funded research, and contribute to teaching and service across the college. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by start date in geography, environmental science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in GIS, spatial analysis, remote sensing, or related geospatial methods.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse students, staff, and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in GIS, spatial analysis, geospatial technologies, and related methods.
• Develop new curricula aligned with agricultural and environmental systems.
• Mentor students in research and applied projects and pursue funding.
• Engage in service to department, college, and university.

Skills

GIS

Spatial analysis

Remote sensing

Geospatial data science

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in geography or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Python

R

Job description

Cal Poly Pomona in Pomona, California invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Applied Geospatial Analysis in the Department of Plant Science. The position focuses on GIS, spatial analysis, and geospatial methods applied to agricultural and environmental systems, with a teaching load of 2–3 courses per semester for the first two years.

The candidate will mentor students, pursue funded research, and contribute to teaching and service across the college. A Ph.D.