Job Description

The Geographic Information Science (GISC) and Geospatial Systems Engineering (GSSE) programs of the Department of Computing Sciences at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invite applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track Assistant Clinical Professor of Geomatics to begin in fall 2023. The programs are among the premier geomatics and GIS undergraduate, and graduate tracks in the United States and reside in the College of Engineering. Our degree programs provide students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities required by today's highly competitive and highly paid geospatial job market.

The Department of Computing Sciences offers a BS in Geographic Information Science (GISC), which is the only combined geomatics and GIS focused program in the nation that is also accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation Commission of ABET. In addition, the department offers an MS in Geospatial Systems Engineering (GSSE), and an interdisciplinary PhD program in Geospatial Computer Science. The department is an active community of 21 full-time faculty members that serves around 600 students.

Information about the programs and department are available at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi-Computing-Sciences.

The basic job requirements include:

The standard load for fixed-term faculty shall be equal to 15 hours or the equivalent as defined by the academic unit.

Supporting the instructional and assessment needs of both the GISC and GSSE programs.

Recruiting and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Participating in and contributing to department’s service activities.

Representing the program and department at state, national, and international professional geomatics society functions as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

An earned MS in Geomatics, Surveying Engineering, Geospatial Science or a related field

Licensure as a professional Land Surveyor in a U.S. state

Ability to develop and teach courses in an online format and other modalities.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Experience teaching courses at various levels in a university.

Preferred Qualifications:

An earned PhD in Geomatics, Surveying Engineering, Geospatial Science or a related field

Knowledge of ABET accreditation and is willing to work with fellow faculty on the accreditation assessment process.

Licensure as a professional land surveyor in Texas (RPLS)

Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in the field of Geomatics, Surveying Engineering, or Geospatial Science.