Assistant Professor - Geospatial Sensing Engineering

Position Description

The Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Geomatics Engineering. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024 or a mutually agreed date.     
 
The selected candidate must demonstrate alignment with the strategic plans of both the University of Calgary's Ahead of Tomorrow (https://ucalgary.ca/about/ahead-of-tomorrow) and Schulich Momentum (https://schulich.ucalgary.ca/about/schulich-momentum), effectively supporting the specified strategic academic and research priorities.

The candidate must prioritize research efforts that are dedicated to advancing geospatial sensing methods and tools in data collection, data processing, and data integration with applications in geomatics engineering, including smart cities and digital twins. Examples include:

• Active and/or passive remote sensing;
• Airborne sensing and UAVs with focus on the flight and sensor aspects;
• Data fusion from multiple sensors;
• Data analytics (data mining, machine/deep learning and AI) to process and enhance sensing imagery; and
• Implementation of sensing systems.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated ability to develop and teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses on topics related to geomatics engineering and software engineering. The successful applicant will actively contribute to teaching, curriculum development, graduate student supervision and mentoring, and are expected to provide service in support of the Department, School, University, and the Profession.  As a member of the University of Calgary community, you will support, and contribute to, equity, diversity and inclusion and a positive working and learning environment.  

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have earned a doctoral degree by the date of their appointment in geomatics engineering, or a closely related discipline. The successful candidate at the Assistant Professor level must demonstrate evidence of a track record of publications in high quality journals, potential for securing external research funding, and effectiveness in teaching at the University level. 

Candidates should have strong oral and written English communication skills. All candidates must be eligible for registration as a professional engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).

Housed within the Schulich School of Engineering, the Department of Geomatics Engineering supports Schulich Momentum with the development of new technologies and harnessing big data through the IoT, satellites, 3D imaging, remote sensors, and autonomous vehicles. The Department of Geomatics Engineering at the University of Calgary is one the leading geomatics engineering programs in the world, providing education, research, and public service in current and emerging areas. Our faculty and their research teams are leading major research funding (such as NSERC CREATE on multi-sensor systems) and are involved in designing, conducting, and managing activities relating to surveying, satellite positioning using GPS and other GNSS technologies, sensors technologies for smartphones and autonomous vehicles navigation, Earth observation systems, geospatial information systems, digital imaging systems, and IoT.

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. Your application should contain the following in a single pdf document:

• A cover letter, including the name and contact information of three referees. The cover letter should address the eligibility for registration as a professional engineer with APEGA. 
• Curriculum vitae with full list of publications.
• A statement of research interests, accomplishments, and vision that should demonstrate alignment with the Schulich School of Engineering and the University of Calgary research priorities (not to exceed two pages).
• A statement of teaching philosophy promoting student learning and success (not to exceed two pages). This can include information on teaching experience, training, and mentoring inside and outside the classroom at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels. The teaching statement must include a list of undergraduate and graduate courses offered in both the Geomatics Engineering and Software Engineering programs within the Schulich School of Engineering that the applicant is qualified to instruct.
• A statement about service contributions, including both past contributions and future interests for contributions, if hired in this position (not to exceed one page).
• A statement on promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion (not to exceed one page).

Applications may be addressed to:

Dr. Emmanuel Stefanakis
Chair of the Academic Search Committee

The application deadline is January 31, 2024

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate’s research productivity.  

Additional Information

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Schulich School of Engineering.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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