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Assistant Professor of Geomatics - Cadastral Principles - Land Title, Boundaries, and Surveys
Job no: 540843
Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences
Department:60460000 - AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS
Classification Title:
Ast Prof
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field. A candidate shall be expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position they are being recommended and have demonstrated qualities relevant to the goals of the academic unit in which they will be employed.
Job Description:
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF .
This is a 9 month tenure-accruing position that will be 60% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and 40% extension (Florida Cooperative Extension Service), available in the School of Forest Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. Tenure will accrue in the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS). The faculty member will seek contract and grant funding actively to support their program.
Teaching duties will include designing and delivering undergraduate and graduate courses such as Cadastral Principles, Surveying and Mapping Practice, and Geodetic Surveying for Land Management. Instruction will combine classroom teaching with field components that use boundary-surveying techniques, parcel datasets, and the legal aspects of land administration. In addition, the professor will mentor students, supervise capstone projects and graduate theses, and support career development for those pursuing surveying or land-administration pathways. Ongoing contributions will include curriculum innovation, development of distance-education modules, and interdisciplinary teaching across the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences
Extension duties will include creating and leading a statewide Extension program focused on cadastral systems, land tenure, and surveying geospatial infrastructure. This effort will involve delivering workshops, short courses, and hands-on training to local government agencies and private-sector stakeholders. The faculty will collaborate and support ongoing surveying workforce development efforts. The faculty will produce Extension publications, technical guides, and policy briefs, and provide technical expertise to initiatives such as map archiving and workforce-development projects. Securing extramural funding to sustain and expand Extension activities will also be a core responsibility.
The faculty will actively participate in departmental governance, contribute to curriculum review and accreditation efforts, and engage with professional organizations such as the Florida Surveying and Mapping Society (FSMS) and the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG). Collaboration will extend across UF/IFAS units and with external partners to promote interdisciplinary initiatives and support statewide Extension programs.
Background Information:
The University of Florida is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 56,000 students. UF is a member of The Association of American Universities. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Florida Sea Grant program, and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools, 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state, 6 Research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments, and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties (counties operate and maintain). The School of Natural Resources and Environment is an interdisciplinary unit housed in IFAS and managed by several colleges on campus. UF/IFAS employs nearly 4,500 people, which includes approximately 990 salaried faculty and 1,400 permanent support personnel located in Gainesville and throughout the state. IFAS, one of the nation's largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations, is administered by a Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine. UF/IFAS also engages in cooperative work with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.
The School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) has teaching, research, and Extension education programs in three broad areas: Geomatics; Forest Resources and Conservation; and Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. The SFFGS has 70 faculty members, 60 administrative and programmatic staff, 250 graduate students, and 350 undergraduate students. The School offers bachelor's degrees in Geomatics, Forest Resources and Conservation, Natural Resource Conservation, and Marine Sciences; thesis and non-thesis master's degrees in all focal areas, including a number of innovative distance education master's programs; and Ph.D. degrees in all focal areas.
The School is committed to supporting work-life balance, and creating an environment that promotes and supports a welcoming faculty, student body, and overall workforce within the School.
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with Education and Experience
Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. (or equivalent, foreign equivalent acceptable) in Geomatics, Surveying Engineering, Land Administration, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum development.
• Experience in Extension, outreach, or applied engagement with stakeholders.
• Record of obtaining extramural funding.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to the land-grant mission.
• A commitment to UF core values.

Preferred:

• Professional licensure (e.g., Professional Land Surveyor).
• Practicing land surveying in Florida or other US states
• Knowledge of Florida cadastral systems, property law, and parcel standards.
• Experience with related technologies such as blockchain land registries and modern GNSS, lidar, and drone-based mapping systems.
• Familiarity with geospatial data infrastructure.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit additional materials by October 30, 2026. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined.
Employment Conditions
This position is available January 1, 2027, and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Compensation is commensurate with the education, experience, and qualifications of the selected applicant.
Nominations
Nominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to:
Please refer to Requisition # 540843
Amr Abd-Elrahman, Chair, Search and Screen Committee
University of Florida
Gulf Coast Research and Education Center - Plant City
Phone: 813-757-2283
Email: aamr@ufl.edu
Application Information

• Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit:
• Cover letter that states the applicant's interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
• Full resume/curriculum vitae
• Statements of:
• Teaching and/or mentoring philosophies (or teaching portfolio, if applicable)
• Experience and potential for working with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds. Describe how you would develop outreach/Extension projects that would address cadastral and boundary-related issues of Florida's interest.
• Names and contact information for at least 3 references, preferably who can speak to the applicant's teaching, mentoring, and outreach experience.

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 10 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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