Full Professor-Geospatial Analytics Faculty Excellence - North Carolina State University

NC State University is seeking a senior faculty member to co-lead its Center for Earth Observation (CEO) which houses the geospatial analytics research and teaching program.  The position is designed for a full professor who will head research teams focused on advanced remote sensing and geospatial modeling science, develop and teach graduate courses in advanced spatial analysis and remote sensing, co-lead the planning and implementation of a new graduate MS/Phd in geospatial analytics, assist with the recruitment of two new assistant/associate professor geospatial faculty, and co-direct the new geospatial visualization research facility.

This position is our initial hire in the University’s  geospatial analytics initiative which in turn is part of the Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program initiated in Spring 2012 (http://www.ncsu.edu/faculty-and-staff/workthatmatters/).   

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of securing significant external funding and extensive publications in high quality geospatial scholarly journals, an outstanding record of developing and leading teams of scientists and students including recruiting, mentoring, and placing outstanding graduate students and post-docs and  a successful history of developing and expanding collaborative research initiatives with internal and external partners that grow the domain of the University’s  geospatial science and program.  The position will have an interdisciplinary tenure home in the College of Natural Resources’ Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources and will have an anticipated time distribution of 50% research, 25% teaching and mentoring, and 25% program leadership.

In addition to the extensive university resources in advanced analytics and computer sciences, CEO geospatial facilities include  an outstanding new visualization laboratory, a newly renovated additional 1,500 square foot office suite, and a just refurbished 1,800 square foot experimental classroom.   This is in addition to housing the current 8 full time geospatial faculty, 6 full time staff, and 25+ graduate students.

Founded in 1887, North Carolina State University is a land-grant institution distinguished by its exceptional quality of research, teaching, extension, and public service.  Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, NC State is the largest university in the state, with more than 34,000 students and 8,000 faculty and staff.  National rankings consistently rate Raleigh and its surrounding region among the five best places in the country to live and work, with a highly educated workforce, moderate weather, reasonable cost of living, and a welcoming environment. A collaborative, supportive environment for business and innovation and research collaborations with area universities and the Research Triangle Park are compelling reasons for relocation to the area.  

For more information regarding this position visit the website: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/16360