Assistant Professor of Environmental and Geosciences

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community!

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the
university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the
spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful,
natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student
population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic
community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale
opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and
just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area
residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling
and impactful career including a superior
benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible work
environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that
support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee
well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional
development opportunities with our
educational assistance and
dependent assistance programs.

Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the
provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes
the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Environmental and Geosciences

Requisition

202600136F

Rank

Assistant Professor

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category

Position Type

Full-Time Tenure Track

College

College of Science & Engineering Technology

Department

Dept of Environmental and Geosciences

Open Date

10/19/2026

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48941

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name

Dr. Samuel Adu-Prah

Title

Associate Professor

Box 2148

Huntsville, Tx 77341

Contact Phone

(936)294-2478

Contact Email

sxa054@shsu.edu

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

• Ability to develop an externally funded research program

addressing environmental challenges through geospatial
approaches.

• Teach undergraduate courses in GIS, remote sensing,

environmental geoscience, and/or related subjects.

• Mentor students in field, laboratory, and geospatial

research.

• Pursue external funding and develop collaborations with

government agencies, industry, non-governmental organizations, and
community stakeholders.

• Contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives related to

sustainability, environmental resilience, climate issues, and
natural resource management.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Ph.D. in Geography, Geology, Earth and Environmental Sciences,
Hydrology, or a closely related field.

Experience Required for the Position

Research and teaching use GIS, remote sensing, spatial
analytics, and field-based investigations to address pressing
environmental challenges. The successful candidate will apply
geospatial technologies to one or more of the following areas:

• Geologic and environmental hazards (e.g. flooding, landslides,

coastal change, subsidence, wildfire impacts, etc.)

Human-environment challenges/interactions, including conservation
and resource management

• Surface water and groundwater resources
• Pollution assessment, remediation, and environmental

monitoring

Applied field studies integrating geologic, hydrologic, ecological,
and geospatial data

Other Requirements for the Position

• Demonstrated experience applying GIS and remote sensing to

environmental research and decision-making.

• Potential or evidence of fieldwork applied research, and

scholarly productivity.

• Ability to engage with diverse student populations and foster

collaborative partnerships.

Passionate or enthusiastic about teaching undergraduate
students

Special Instructions Summary

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national
origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran
status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure
equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as
interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University
is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have
additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at
SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code
§51.215.

Annual
Security and Fire Safety Report

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you learn about this position?
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Candidate Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research & Goals
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3

Optional Documents

• Transcripts