Assistant professor geography information science - track at University of North Dakota Grand F

Position Overview

Assistant Professor, Geography & Geographic Information Science, Tenure-Track at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND. Position .

• $70,000 9‑month contract, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability:
  No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus):
  No

The Department of Geography & GISc. seeks an Assistant Professor in Transportation/Geospatial Technologies for a 9‑month, tenure‑track position contingent on funding availability. The Department offers B.S. in Geography, B.S./B.A. in Environmental Studies, and an M.S. in Geography (Professional Science Master’s option). Recent investment in cross‑disciplinary clusters (advanced computational methods, Autonomous Systems, Energy and Environmental Sustainability) provides opportunities for collaborative research and teaching.

Applications from candidates with expertise in geovisualization of big data, AI, geoanalytics, and web mapping are particularly welcome.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in transportation and geospatial technologies, including on‑campus (in‑person)/online and asynchronous online courses.
• Teach undergraduate courses as part of the Essential Studies curriculum.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
• Collaborate with other Geography & GISc. faculty to achieve high‑quality learning environments.
• Advise and mentor graduate students, direct theses and independent study projects.
• Establish a research program focused on Transportation Geography/Geospatial Analytics, seeking extramural funding and supporting graduate students in the M.S. Program.

• Perform data science and visualization work with complex methodologies and large datasets.
• Conduct data analysis and develop visualization components for research projects.
• Develop and apply methods for analyzing complex transportation and geospatial data sets.
• Stay abreast of technology trends and apply them to mobility and access challenges.
• Work effectively on teams and grow professionally as a technical expert.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for teaching, inspiring, and mentoring.
• Effective interpersonal skills for collaborating with faculty, staff, and students.
• Adapt to current teaching methods, including online delivery.
• Engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the Department.

• Ph.D. in Geography, Geographic Information Science, Transportation Planning, City and Regional Planning, or an allied discipline by August 15 , 2025.
• Successful completion of criminal history background check.
• Verification of identity and U.S. work eligibility per federal law.

• Trained in teaching transportation geography and geospatial courses (web mapping, geo‑visualization of big data, drone data, environmental remote sensing).
• Experience with ESRI GIS software, programming (Python), and large datasets.
• Knowledge of transportation data specifications (GTFS, AVL, APC, GBFS, OSM).
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Focus on transportation, especially transit, and improving mobility access in urban, suburban, and rural communities.
• Experience with web development (JavaScript, HTML, CSS).
• Proficiency in advanced statistical/machine learning techniques (regression, simulation, scenario analysis, modeling, clustering, random forest, etc.).
• Evidence of teaching success.
• Demonstrated success in obtaining grants and contracts.

• Health care coverage (UND pays full premium).
• Life insurance, employee assistance program, generous retirement contributions.
• Sick leave and paid holidays.
• Optional benefits: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
• Employee tuition waiver and professional development opportunities.

All employment postings close at 11:55 pm CST.

The University of North Dakota is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants may provide information regarding gender, race/ethnicity, veteran status, and disability status.

This information remains confidential and separate from the application.

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