Associate Professor/Full Professor – Tenure/Tenure Track in Machine Learning/AI in Geography - 525058

Department/Organization
204431 - Geography

Rank
Associate/Full Professor

Position Summary
The University of Alabama College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor rank, tenured or tenure-track position at the interface of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) in Geography, with an expected starting date in August 2025.

Detailed Position Information
The University of Alabama College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor rank, tenured or tenure-track position at the interface of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) in Geography, with an expected starting date in August 2025.
Successful candidates for the AI/ML in Geography position can specialize in any subdiscipline of Geography. The University of Alabama Department of Geography and the Environment has strengths in water resources, agriculture, global hydrology, natural disasters, remote sensing and UAVs, transportation, geomorphology, climate change and GIS, and the department has ongoing relationships with the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH), the Alabama Water Institute, the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility, and the Alabama Transportation Institute. The successful candidate’s research will focus on developing and applying AI/ML techniques in one of these strengths or at the boundary between geography and other natural sciences. More information about the department can be found at geography.ua.edu
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with the newly established Alabama Center for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, as well as collaborate with other UA faculty actively involved in AI research across campus. Additionally, they will be expected to take advantage of a new $96 million High-Performance Computing and Data Center that will come online in 2024-2025.
The minimum qualifications for this position are a Ph.D. or equivalent in Geography or a closely related field, scholarly publications, and experience with modern techniques in AI/ML. Preferred candidates will have an outstanding research record commensurate with their career, including a national/international reputation with an active research program, a record of securing multiple external research grants, and an outstanding record of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Candidates with prestigious achievements in the field and exceptional national and international reputations will be eligible for consideration for significant endowment support through appointment as a Shelby Distinguished Associate/Professor, https://provost.ua.edu/Shelby/.
The review of applications will begin January 2, 2025, and the review will continue until the position is filled. Applications should consist of a curriculum vitae, including descriptions of the applicant’s accomplishments, research interests and teaching philosophy, and a list of publications with citation counts.

Minimum Qualifications
The minimum qualifications for this position are a Ph.D. or equivalent in Geography or a closely related field, scholarly publications, and experience with modern techniques in AI/ML.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred candidates will have an outstanding research record commensurate with their career, including a national/international reputation with an active research program, a record of securing multiple external research grants, and an outstanding record of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Applications should consist of a curriculum vitae, including descriptions of the applicant’s accomplishments, research interests and teaching philosophy, and a list of publications with citation counts.

About the Division/College/School
The College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow.

As the largest college at The University, we house over 8000 students and 1000 faculty and staff across our 25 departments.

With nationally recognized programs and award-winning faculty, our College has positioned itself as a leader in higher education. Our facilities and resources include state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers, and performance venues, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for research and creative expression.

The College is committed to the liberal arts philosophy that fosters creative and critical th