New River Community College
Assistant Professor - Geospatial AI & Coastal Hazards
New River Community College, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Assistant Professor - Geospatial AI & Coastal Hazards
College: College of Science and Engineering - 323 College
Dept/School: Earth and Ocean Sciences - 32341
Vacancy Number: 16F-716
Position Number: 6025
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences (EOS) in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) and Coastal Hazards to begin Fall 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in or ability to:
Develop teaching and curriculum in geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI) and coastal hazards.
Apply GeoAI methodologies to coastal hazards research.
Establish an extramurally funded research program.
Demonstrate a commitment to community engagement and public outreach.
Teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and graduate levels may include: 1) theory and applications of burgeoning AI within the geospatial domain, 2) the study of coastal hazards, and 3) preparing students for careers in AI with an emphasis on geospatial analytics.
The UNCW EOS Department offers numerous graduate and undergraduate majors, minors, and certificates with direct relevance to this position and EOS has a strong and growing geospatial science expertise. To strengthen UNCW's commitment to the community, preference will be given to candidates with a focus on community engagement and emerging regional environmental issues.
We seek an Earth scientist with a strong research background focused on coastal hazards, such as flooding, sea-level change, temperature/climate change, coastal erosion, and tsunamis, and the study of mitigation and adaptation to their impacts. The ideal candidate will have advanced GeoAI expertise in areas that advance geospatial concepts and theory, including: spatiotemporal modeling, natural language processing implemented within the spatial domain, big data cloud computing for spatial statistical pattern and trend analysis, data visualization/communication techniques, data uncertainty and error propagation, or integration of GeoAI with mobile data collection/IoT real-time data.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Geography, Geospatial Sciences, Earth and Ocean Sciences, or a related discipline by August 1, 2026 to be eligible for employment.
Must have technical experience developing GeoAI tools and techniques.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Focus on coastal hazards research and GeoAI, including emerging techniques such as big data analytics, deep learning, pattern detection, multitemporal trend analysis, and other advanced analytical techniques, targeting research questions related to flooding, sea-level change, temperature/climate change, coastal erosion, tsunamis, or other coastal hazards.
Teaching experience in geospatial artificial intelligence and coastal hazards.
Record of publication and grantsmanship within geospatial and coastal hazards research.
Eagerness and aptitude to become actively engaged in community-driven research and public outreach.
Required Certifications or Licensure:
None.
The Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences (https://uncw.edu/earsci/) offers degrees in geology, oceanography, geosciences, geography and geospatial science, and a graduate certificate in GIS. It is accredited with the USGIF Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Program and provides advanced research facilities, including a NSF-funded Coastal UAS Observatory and extensive analytical instrumentation.
Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants: Prior to the official appointment, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on Thursday, December 4, 2025. To apply, complete the online application and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Curriculum Vitae, 3) Research Summary – Statement of Research Plans, 4) Teaching Summary – Statement of Teaching Plans, 5) List with contact information for three professional references.
For questions regarding the search, contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Joanne Halls (hallsj@uncw.edu). For questions regarding the online application process, contact Ghilaine Dallaire (dallaireg@uncw.edu).
Position Type: Permanent
Job Posting Date: 10/15/2025
Job Close Date: 12/4/2025
To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37682
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
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Dept/School: Earth and Ocean Sciences - 32341
Vacancy Number: 16F-716
Position Number: 6025
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences (EOS) in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) and Coastal Hazards to begin Fall 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in or ability to:
Develop teaching and curriculum in geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI) and coastal hazards.
Apply GeoAI methodologies to coastal hazards research.
Establish an extramurally funded research program.
Demonstrate a commitment to community engagement and public outreach.
Teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and graduate levels may include: 1) theory and applications of burgeoning AI within the geospatial domain, 2) the study of coastal hazards, and 3) preparing students for careers in AI with an emphasis on geospatial analytics.
The UNCW EOS Department offers numerous graduate and undergraduate majors, minors, and certificates with direct relevance to this position and EOS has a strong and growing geospatial science expertise. To strengthen UNCW's commitment to the community, preference will be given to candidates with a focus on community engagement and emerging regional environmental issues.
We seek an Earth scientist with a strong research background focused on coastal hazards, such as flooding, sea-level change, temperature/climate change, coastal erosion, and tsunamis, and the study of mitigation and adaptation to their impacts. The ideal candidate will have advanced GeoAI expertise in areas that advance geospatial concepts and theory, including: spatiotemporal modeling, natural language processing implemented within the spatial domain, big data cloud computing for spatial statistical pattern and trend analysis, data visualization/communication techniques, data uncertainty and error propagation, or integration of GeoAI with mobile data collection/IoT real-time data.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Geography, Geospatial Sciences, Earth and Ocean Sciences, or a related discipline by August 1, 2026 to be eligible for employment.
Must have technical experience developing GeoAI tools and techniques.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Focus on coastal hazards research and GeoAI, including emerging techniques such as big data analytics, deep learning, pattern detection, multitemporal trend analysis, and other advanced analytical techniques, targeting research questions related to flooding, sea-level change, temperature/climate change, coastal erosion, tsunamis, or other coastal hazards.
Teaching experience in geospatial artificial intelligence and coastal hazards.
Record of publication and grantsmanship within geospatial and coastal hazards research.
Eagerness and aptitude to become actively engaged in community-driven research and public outreach.
Required Certifications or Licensure:
None.
The Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences (https://uncw.edu/earsci/) offers degrees in geology, oceanography, geosciences, geography and geospatial science, and a graduate certificate in GIS. It is accredited with the USGIF Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Program and provides advanced research facilities, including a NSF-funded Coastal UAS Observatory and extensive analytical instrumentation.
Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants: Prior to the official appointment, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on Thursday, December 4, 2025. To apply, complete the online application and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Curriculum Vitae, 3) Research Summary – Statement of Research Plans, 4) Teaching Summary – Statement of Teaching Plans, 5) List with contact information for three professional references.
For questions regarding the search, contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Joanne Halls (hallsj@uncw.edu). For questions regarding the online application process, contact Ghilaine Dallaire (dallaireg@uncw.edu).
Position Type: Permanent
Job Posting Date: 10/15/2025
Job Close Date: 12/4/2025
To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37682
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
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