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Job Description - Geospatial AI Geography Professor (260004TJ)

Job Description

Geospatial AI Geography Professor - ( 260004TJ )

Description

We seek a collaborative scholar with expertise in GeoAI (Geospatial Artificial Intelligence) to study climate science (meteorology, weather forecasting and prediction, extreme events, climate change and climate change modeling, etc.), climate resilience, and spatial data science to address pressing socio-environmental challenges for a temporary, full-time role beginning in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in GeoAI and climate science with track record of working across disciplines on climate adaptation, environmental justice, and sustainability.

Salem State University is a place where academic excellence and a dedication to teaching come together. We embrace the uniqueness of our faculty, creating a collegial and collaborative environment where you can excel in your scholarly and teaching pursuits. Our commitment to civic engagement and the success of our students drives our work. We seek faculty who value continuous improvement and accountability. Join us and be part of a vibrant academic community that transforms lives and enriches the Commonwealth.

Candidatesare required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract . Duties include teaching, advising, scholarship and contributions to continuously improvethe department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.

Depending on the student enrollment trends and the department needs, it is possible, but not guaranteed, to renew the temporary full time position in future academic years.

• PhD in Geography or related field.
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate weather and climate courses or closely related physical geography courses.
• Demonstrated experience applying machine learning or AI methods to environmental, climate, or geospatial datasets.

• Ability to develop an undergraduate GeoAI course to support majors and minors entering the workforce.
• Experience mentoring students in applied geospatial research and/or utilizing it professional settings.
• Salem State University seeks faculty and librarians whose teaching, scholarship, and service will contribute to student success, academic excellence, and the university’s public mission. We welcome candidates with demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from varied backgrounds and to support an inclusive learning environment. Applicants may describe relevant accomplishments in teaching, scholarship/research, service, and community-engaged work.

This is an onsitepositionin Salem, MA withon-campus, in-person responsibilities.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Foraccommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu .

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

Official Title : Assistant Professor

Education

Salem State College

Full-time

Day

Jul 8, 2026, 3:41:30 PM

1

90,000.00 - 95,000.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Aff re*actional Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Jenifer Murphy - 9785426508

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No