Assistant Professor - Human Geography

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor - Human Geography

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM HSS - School of Geography and Anthropology (Jill C Trepanier (00002085))

Work Location:

W0227 Howe Russell Kniffen West Geoscience Complex

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

The Department of Geography and Anthropology at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Human Geography specializing in Geographic Information Science and Technology (GISc&T) and geospatial data science. We seek a scholar with strong expertise in GISc&T and advanced geospatial methods to answer complex societal and human-environment questions.

Relevant methodological expertise may include spatial-temporal analysis, geospatial data science, remote sensing, GeoAI, WebGIS, geovisualization, or related computational approaches. Candidates are not expected to specialize in all these areas. We are particularly interested in candidates who can expand the department's methodological capacity and contribute to innovative applications of geospatial technologies in research and teaching.

The substantive area of specialization is open, but the successful candidate's scholarship must have a strong human-geographic dimension. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, health and well-being, population and inequality, food systems, energy and infrastructure, environmental change, hazards and disaster vulnerability, community resilience, critical GIS, or other societally relevant dimensions of human-environment interaction. We welcome scholarship that uses geospatial methods not simply as technical tools, but to advance understanding of important social, spatial, and environmental problems.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction in GISc&T, spatial-temporal analysis, and environmental studies, while developing courses in their areas of methodological and topical expertise. The position will also offer opportunities to contribute to and collaborate with the department's Environmental Studies and Disaster Science and Management areas and to strengthen interdisciplinary geospatial training across departmental programs in both geography and anthropology.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally fundable research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; mentor undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students; and contribute to the department's growing emphasis on interdisciplinary and community-engaged scholarship. Opportunities exist for collaboration across geography and anthropology and with programs and units throughout LSU, such as the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center. A PhD in human geography, geographic information science, or a closely related field with a strong human-geographic dimension is required or must be completed by the start of the appointment.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Special Instructions: Applicants must provide: (1) a cover letter; (2) a current CV; (3) a research statement; (4) a teaching and mentoring statement (including teaching evaluations if available); and (5) the names and contact information of three references.

Please attach all documents under the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Attachments are limited to five.

To be considered, applicants should send their materials before October 15, 2026. The search will continue until the position is filled.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Jill Trepanier at [email protected].

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

September 15, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

March 14, 2027

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

N

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [email protected]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.