Employer Virginia Commonwealth University Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills The Center for Environmental Studies, Life Sciences, seeks applicants for a 9-month (term, non-tenure eligible) Assistant Professor in Geospatial Analysis whose expertise in geospatial data acquisition, spatial data analysis, and modern data display will contribute to the teaching and service missions of this Center. The successful applicant would ideally have experience using ESRI Products (ArcGIS Pro, Online, and Experience Builder), R, and geodatabase management. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for the selected individual to be part of a growing geospatial program and an interdisciplinary faculty. A core mission of the Center for Environmental Studies focuses on geospatial instruction and research. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a premier urban, public research university with a diverse student body in historic Richmond, Virginia. VCU enrolls more than 28,000 students on two campuses. The Center for Environmental Studies is a Chartered Research Center and focal point for environmental and geospatial research and instruction at VCU. The Center consists of 23 full-time, affiliate, and adjunct faculty and staff. The unit administers several academic programs, including multidisciplinary undergraduate Certificates in Sustainable Innovation, Outdoor Leadership, and River Management, a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, and master's degree programs for thesis (MS Environmental Studies) and non-thesis (Masters of Environmental Studies; MEnvs) seeking students. Position Responsibilities: This faculty position will be housed in the Center for Environmental Studies and report to the Director. This position has both teaching (80% effort) and service (20% effort) effort allocations. Primary responsibilities for instruction will support the existing Geospatial and Quantitative Analysis curriculum and develop upper-level courses aligned with the individual’s expertise. Preferred Qualifications: Fluency in the R and/or Python programming language for data analysisDevelopment experience with scripting languages for extending geospatial data analysesDemonstrated ability to manage multiple work priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and cooperatively as a team memberAs a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion - an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence.Applicants are requested to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (typically between 150-300 words) providing your career aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, you can share how your lived experiences, and academic and professional activities will impact your contributions to VCU’s mission of promoting equity and inclusion. Job Field: GIS/Technology Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Richmond, VA Salary: $65,000-$80,000 Application Deadline: Wed, 04/23/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://vcu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/6923?c=vcu
