Description
The Department of Geography and Environment at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) and Geospatial Data Science, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.
We seek a candidate who develops and applies cutting-edge geospatial computational methods and techniques (e.g., machine/deep learning, big data infrastructure and computing, or other emerging approaches) in an applied domain relevant to the department’s strengths and areas of growth, including but not limited to urban geography, human-environment interactions, social and environmental challenges, health and medical geography, or weather and climate change. The successful candidate will be encouraged to initiate and foster collaborations within the department and other campus units (e.g., School of Data and Information Sciences, Carolina Population Center, Southeast Regional Climate Center, Institute for the Environment, or other units relevant to the candidate’s interests).
The successful candidate is expected to establish and sustain an active, externally funded research program, teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide service to the Department, the University, and the profession. Teaching responsibilities will include core introductory and advanced courses that support of the department’s new B.S. Degree in Geospatial Data Science, as well as the development of new courses in GeoAI and machine/deep learning, high-performance geospatial computing, or others related to the candidate’s area of expertise. The teaching load is three courses per year (2/1 schedule). The candidate’s departmental service responsibilities will include serving on MA and PhD committees, advising MA and PhD students, and actively participating in department colloquia and other programming/committees.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants must provide: 1) A one-page cover letter describing their interest in the position and summarizing qualifications relevant to the advertised requirements, 2) an up-to-date curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement, not exceeding two pages, that describes their prior contributions and a future research plan, 4) a teaching statement, not exceeding two pages, that describes their current or planned teaching approach, identifies current courses the applicant is prepared to teach, and identifies courses the applicant would be interested in developing, 5) a mentoring statement, not exceeding one page, that describes their approach to mentoring, and 6) the names, positions, and email addresses of three professional references (letters will be solicited after initial review of applications).
Please submit your application here: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/327109
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Paul Delamater at pld@email.unc.edu.
Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
o PhD in Geography or a related field by the time of appointment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, AND EXPERIENCE
o Demonstrated excellence or the potential for excellence in research, teaching, and mentoring, and ability to secure external funding, commensurate with time in the field.
o Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary collaborations.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
o Cover letter
o Curriculum Vitae
o Research statement
o Teaching statement
o Mentoring statement
o List of References and Contact Information
