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Faculty Position (Assistant Professor Level)
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Background: A. The Institute: The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), founded in 1959, is an autonomous, non-profit, international, postgraduate educational institution. The institute offers degree and non-degree programs in three Schools. AIT promotes technological change and sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region through higher education, research, and outreach. AIT has become a leading regional postgraduate institution and is actively working with public and private sector partners throughout the region and with some of the top universities in the world. It offers Master and Doctoral degrees, diploma and certificate programs in engineering, science, planning and management, and serves over 2,000 students from various countries across Asia and beyond. Faculty members, researchers, support staff members, and students from more than 45 countries form a unique international community on the institute’s beautifully-landscaped residential campus, situated 42 km north of Bangkok. B. The Faculty: The Faculty of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (FFANR) at AIT is a multidisciplinary faculty dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture, food systems, aquatic resources, and natural resource management. Through interdisciplinary education, applied research, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, FFANR addresses key global and regional challenges such as food and nutrition security, climate change, environmental sustainability, and resilient livelihoods. FFANR offers programs in agriculture, aquaculture, food systems, agribusiness, nutrition, food engineering and bioprocess technology, and natural resource management. Emphasizing learning by doing, our programs combine academic knowledge with hands-on learning, research, field and laboratory experience, industry engagement, and modern technologies. With sustainability, innovation, and real-world impact at its core, FFANR prepares future-ready professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and leaders who can develop practical and inclusive solutions for sustainable development in Asia and beyond. C. The Academic Program: The NRM Academic Program was launched in 1987, as Interdisciplinary Natural Resource Development and Management, and builds on longstanding strengths in postgraduate teaching and research supervision in the interdisciplinary fields of natural resource assessment, land resource management, biodiversity conservation, forest carbon accounting, natural resource economics, nature-based solutions, and natural resource policy. The alumni of the NRM have been working in a broad range of organizations including international organizations, research organizations, development agencies, government offices, non-governmental organizations, and private-sector companies. Applications are invited for a direct-hire full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor level for the appointment starting in July 2027. The NRM/FFANR seeks a highly motivated and qualified individual who has expertise in land degradation neutrality; landscape-based adaptation to climate change; cloud and non-cloud based geospatial analysis of natural resources; carbon credit and carbon standards in the natural resource sector; and application of technologies (e.g., AI, IoT, and drone) and statistics in natural resources management. |
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Teach 4-5 graduate courses in natural resource management, including but not limited to the following courses: Land Resource Management; Resources Assessment and Mapping; Quantitative Research Methods; and Natural Resource Management Field Laboratory.
- Engage in research supervision of Master and Ph.D students, as well as postdocs and other research staff as necessary.
- Publish research results in peer-reviewed reputed journals with colleagues and students.
- Take initiatives in bringing sponsored research projects and developing collaborative links to partners.
- Develop and maintain the research and development network in the region and beyond.
- Be involved in the conduct of training programs, workshops, Hackathon, and other capacity building activities supported by regional or international agencies in both the public and private sectors.
- Provide administrative services to the academic program, faculty, task force, and institute.
Desired Qualifications:
The successful candidate should have the following qualifications.
- A Ph.D. or doctoral degree from a recognized university with meritorious academic record and specialization in Land Resource Management; Environmental Assessment using Geospatial Methods; Ecology; Biodiversity Conservation; Ecosystem Services, or a closely related field.
- Experience in developing and teaching courses at the graduate level.
- Experience in supervising graduate students and postdoc researchers.
- A publication record in international peer-reviewed reputed journals, with Scopus h-index greater than 5.
- Research and professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Landscape-based Adaptation to Climate Change; Land Degradation Neutrality; Cloud and Non-cloud based Geospatial Analysis of Natural Resources; Carbon Credit and Carbon Standards in the Natural Resource Sector; Use of Technologies (e.g., AI, IoT, and drone) and Statistics in Natural Resources Management.
- Has more than two years of postdoctoral or director-level work experience in natural resources management or a related field.
- Experience in grant proposal writing and obtaining research projects through international competition, as well as in project management and implementation.
- Experience in organizing/co-organizing training, workshops, and hackathon events.
- Experience in conducting fieldwork in rural areas in developing countries.
- Some knowledge of entrepreneurship and experience in owning or advising a business startup related to natural resource management.
- International exposure and experience. Has more than two years of work experience outside the home country.
- Professional experience working in multinational and multicultural working environments.
- Previous exposure to the context and problems in the Asian Region.
- Knowledge of or proficiency in an Asian language.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Appointment The initial appointment will be at the rank of an Assistant Professor for two years. The contract is renewable based on the performance appraisal. Benefits Benefits include provident fund, air travel for self and direct dependents, settlement grant, education subsidy for dependents, and medical benefits. It is also possible to earn additional income by carrying out consultancy services as provisioned in the institute’s policies and procedures. Application The application deadline is 31st December 2026. The application is electronic by email. The documents required for submission are: Note: A CV not following the provided template will not be assessed. Please send your application to the following address by email. The Dean Screening of applications will begin shortly after the deadline and will continue until the position is filled. The selected candidate is expected to join the institute on 1st July 2027.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. AIT has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA); sexual harassment, abuse and of authority and discrimination which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone's responsibility. |