Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Human Geography (GIS & Data Science)

About the role

The Department of Geography and Anthropology at Louisiana State University seeks a tenure‑track faculty member at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in Human Geography with expertise in Geographic Information Science & Technology and geospatial data science. The role involves teaching, research, and community‑engaged scholarship that leverages advanced geospatial methods to address societal challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in GISc&T, spatial‑temporal analysis, and related subjects, and develop new courses aligned with methodological expertise.
• Maintain an active, externally fundable research agenda, publish regularly, and mentor master’s and doctoral students.
• Supervise graduate assistants where assigned and contribute to interdisciplinary programs such as Environmental Studies and Disaster Science.
• Collaborate with faculty across geography, anthropology, and university‑wide centers, including the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center.

Required profile

• PhD in Geography or a related field (or expected completion by August 2027 for Assistant level).
• For Associate level: minimum six years of higher‑education experience; for Full Professor: minimum ten years.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarly research with a strong human‑geographic focus.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Geographic Information Science & Technology (GISc&T) and advanced geospatial methods.
• Experience with spatial‑temporal analysis, remote sensing, GeoAI, WebGIS, geovisualization, or related computational approaches.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and paid leave.
• Wellness benefits, tuition exemption for qualified positions, and professional development opportunities.
• Employee discounts and other university benefits.