Tenure-Track Geospatial Engineering Professor

Lamar University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

State retirement plans

Tuition covered for employees and elig

Paid time off

Job summary

Lamar University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in geospatial engineering. This nine-month appointment begins August 2027 and will include teaching, research, and service within a vibrant civil engineering community in Southeast Texas.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, build an externally funded research program, and collaborate with industry and public agencies on

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in civil engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Teaching experience and ability to teach multiple courses each semester in geospatial engineering.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; PE license or demonstrated pathway to licensure.
• Expertise in GIS and remote sensing, with capability in LiDAR, 3D visualization, or digital twins.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple undergraduate and/or graduate courses in surveying, GIS, remote sensing, and geospatial applications.
• Develop advanced instruction in LiDAR, 3D visualization, digital twins, or related topics.
• Advise and mentor students and contribute to curriculum development and assessment.
• Establish externally funded geospatial engineering research program; pursue funding and publish scholarly work.
• Build partnerships with industry, public agencies, and academic collaborators.

Skills

GIS

Remote sensing

LiDAR

3D visualization

Digital twins

Surveying/geomatics

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in civil engineering or closely related field

Job description

Lamar University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in geospatial engineering. This nine-month appointment begins August 2027 and will include teaching, research, and service within a vibrant civil engineering community in Southeast Texas.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, build an externally funded research program, and collaborate with industry and public agencies on