Asst Teaching Prof Ctr Geospatial Analysis (Dig Humanities or Soc Sci)

William and Mary, United States

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Location: Williamsburg, VIRGINIA
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Position Information
Position Information


Position Number F0893W
Position Title Asst Teaching Prof Ctr Geospatial Analysis (Dig Humanities or Soc Sci)
Unit Mission Statement
The Center for Geospatial Analysis (CGA) is the comprehensive resource for William & Mary students, faculty, staff and community partners interested in the ever evolving field of geospatial technologies. Our mission is to provide access to geospatial technologies and the expertise to support learning and research using these powerful analytic mapping tools. The CGA fosters teaching, research, and public service as an integral part of education linked through programs designed to preserve, transmit and expand knowledge of geospatial technologies [e.g. geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing technologies (RS), global positioning systems (GPS), and small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS or drones)].
Position Summary
The Center for Geospatial Analysis (CGA) at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a 2-year, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor, instructional position that will begin August 10, 2024. This appointment has a service component commensurate with rank. This appointment may be renewable contingent upon department/program needs, availability of funds, and performance review.
We seek an individual with expertise in Digital Humanities or Social Sciences with a geospatial technology focus. In addition to contributing to the teaching of existing courses, the applicant will develop an advanced topics in GIS course for one or more of the following areas: digital humanities, social justice, medical & economic equity. In addition to W&M’s technologically enabled teaching spaces, the CGA has: a dedicated teaching space with a 14-person state of the art computer lab, an adjacent instructional & research support center; additional staffing and Teaching Assistants. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a [3-3] teaching load where each lecture course is typically 3 credit hours.
Required Qualifications
A Master’s degree is required or equivalent professional experience. Proficiency in Esri GIS products (e.g. ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online) is also required.
Preferred Qualifications
A Ph.D. or ABD is preferred at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2024). Previous teaching experience is preferred. Experience with open-source software and programming languages (e.g., R or Python is preferred.
Conditions of Employment
N/A
Department 3KF190 Center for Geospatial Analysis
Location William & Mary
Job Open Date 09/12/2023
Review Begin Date 10/11/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Employment Category Faculty
Special Application Instructions
Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu . Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, a statement of research interests. A diversity statement is not required. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in Digital Humanities or Social Sciences with a geospatial technology focus in any of the aforementioned required documents. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, October 1, 2023. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.
Information regarding the course offerings and work of the Center for Geospatial Analysis (CGA) may be found at http://wm.edu/as/cga .
Background Check Statement
William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
EEO Statement
William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Benefits Summary Statement
William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/hr/currentemployees/benefits/index.php

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