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About Binghamton University:
Binghamton University is a
premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York
(SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational
programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character
- shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community
life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service;
Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
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flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff
appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to
excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement. Our diverse campus
community contributes to our success.
Binghamton merges rigorous
academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and
community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and
ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our
high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from
first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their
talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through
technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.
Job Description:
The Department of Geography at
Binghamton University (SUNY) invites applications for the position of
tenure-track assistant professor in geography with research specialization in
Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI)/Spatial Data Science (and Geographic
Information Science and Remote Sensing more broadly). The candidate should
have a methodological focus with collaborative research activity in an
applied content area that integrates well with existing departmental
strengths (e.g., urban, economic analytics, transportation, health,
human-environment interactions). The candidate will be encouraged to initiate
interdisciplinary research collaborations with colleagues in other groups on
campus (e.g., School of Computing, the newly established Institute for AI and
Society, Digital and Data Studies, Data Science Transdisciplinary Area of
Excellence). Regardless of area of specialty within GeoAI/Spatial Data
Science, we welcome candidates with the ability and interest in speaking to
critical aspects of AI.
The candidate will teach a range
of geospatial courses (aligning with their individual expertise) at
undergraduate and graduate levels to support the departmental mission (e.g.,
Foundations of GIS, Programming in GIS, Advanced Remote Sensing) with the ability
to create new courses in GeoAI/Spatial Data Science. The teaching load for
the position is 2/2. As a department, we are committed to high quality
instruction to support our students at all levels and value demonstrated
teaching effectiveness. The candidate will supervise teaching assistants,
serve on thesis committees, advise graduate-level research, and actively
participate in department colloquia and other programming.
Binghamton's Department of
Geography offers BA and MA degrees and provides a collegial atmosphere
focused on the academic and professional development of its students. While
departmental expertise spans the whole of geography, urban geographies and
GIScience remain areas of focus/strength. To learn more about the Department
of Geography, visit our website at: www.binghamton.edu/geography/.
The start date for this position
is August 17, 2026.
Requirements:
- A PhD in Geography or
Geographic Information Science conferred by August 17, 2026
- Demonstrated record of
conducting research in GeoAI/Spatial Data Science (e.g., thesis,
dissertation, peer-reviewed publication, research assistant role)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching GIS,
remote sensing, or digital earth courses
- Experience with collaborative,
externally funded research
- Ability to mentor/advise
graduate research
Please be advised that H1B visa
sponsorship may not be available for this position.
Additional Information:
Binghamton University is
committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable
accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services,
programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate
in the job application or interview process, please contact the ADA
Coordinator by completing the following Request Form.
The State University of New York
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of
Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity
employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment
without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion,
disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status,
domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or
arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide
occupational qualification or other exception.
As required by title IX and its
implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the
basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates.
This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex
discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or
directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the
Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete
Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161,
no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or
mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her
current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as
the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with
compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such
time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518)
474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Binghamton University is a
tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.
Offers of employment will be
contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check
and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
Application Instructions:
To apply, submit the following
documents via Interview
Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193889
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Names and contact information
for three references
Applications received by November
23, 2025, will receive full consideration. Reference letters will be
requested for selected candidates at a later date.
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