Position Summary
The New Mexico Highlands University Natural Resources Management Department invites applicants for a 9-month 2-year Visiting Professorship in Environmental Geology with a focus on Geographic Information Systems ( GIS ) and associated technologies beginning in August 2024. The primary position responsibilities are teaching undergraduate/graduate courses in GIS and interfacing with a variety of NMHU disciplines to grow interest and enrollment in the GIS Programs. Additional responsibilities include supervising/mentoring student research projects; managing the Geospatial Applications in Natural Sciences ( GAINS ) laboratory; serving the university community, professional organizations, and broader cohort of natural resources stakeholders; participating in outcomes assessment; and expanding relationships with industry, tribal, governmental, and non-governmental partners. The ideal candidate should be proficient in GIS technology and analyses; knowledgeable in earth and environmental sciences; and accomplished in teaching/mentoring students in applied GIS . The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a record of or potential for capacity building, and potential to incorporate research and/or service-learning into their courses. The position may be considered for conversion to tenure-track. The position will be considered for conversion to tenure-track, contingent on budget clearance, administrative approval, performance evaluations, and enrollment growth. The NMHU Natural Resources Management Department offers a B.S. in Environmental Geology with concentrations in environmental science, geology, and water resources and Certificate Programs (undergraduate and graduate) in Geographic Information Systems. The Department also offers a Natural Sciences M.S. degree with concentrations in Environmental Science & Management and Geology. Degree programs are strongly interdisciplinary in nature with emphases on the practical application of science, management, and social principles to the sustainable use of natural resources and protection of the environment. Candidates with interests in interdisciplinary collaborations, field-based teaching and research, and engagement in local environmental issues are particularly desirable. The NMHU College of Arts and Sciences, housed within a Hispanic Serving Institution, is dedicated to creating a climate of engagement, diversity and inclusion, and providing pathways for students from under-represented groups to pursue STEM careers. All applicants should have a willingness to work collaboratively with faculty from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds and to advise and teach an undergraduate and graduate student body that is diverse with respect to socio-economic status, culture, and career path. Candidates must be able to provide proof eligibility to work in the United States.

Duties And Responsibilities
Teach up to two courses (9.0 credits) per semester in GIS and earth science (75%). Engage in outreach and extension activities to grow the Natural Resources Management student enrollment (25%). Manage the GIS equipment and laboratories. Participate in department meetings and program development. Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with the needs of the discipline and with the responsibilities in the Contingent Faculty Handbook.

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a natural resources or physical science field such geology, geography, hydrology, hydrogeology, geospatial studies, surface processes, or closely related disciplines with demonstrated proficiencies in GIS technologies, geospatial analysis, and use of remotely sensed data. ABD candidates will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications
Ability to teach multiple classes in GIS science and technology. Links to the undergraduate and graduate student catalogs can be found at: https://www.nmhu.edu/highlands-university-catalogs/). Ability to maintain geospatial technology software and hardware. Enthusiasm for and experience with field instruction. Field expertise in the use of various data acquisition tools including LIDAR and unmanned aerial vehicles. Modeling experience of spatial and/or time series data. Record of research scholarship and grantsmanship. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience in natural resources science outreach and stewardship (monitoring, restoration, education, and guidance). Ability to develop and maintain relationships with partners in governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, industry, and the public.

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