Lecturer & Lab Manager - Community Geography and Cartography in the GeoGraphics Laboratory

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Geography in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State is seeking applications for a Lecturer and Lab Manager with a focus on community geography to advance cartographic research and outreach. The Department of Geography has set a goal in its strategic plan to develop a community geographer position, and this position advances that aim. The successful candidate will work with Professors Anthony Robinson and Chris Fowler and will focus on serving as the creative director and manager of the recently launched GeoGraphics Laboratory, a new department collaboratory for mapping-oriented research, education, and outreach that is housed in the Gould Center for Geographic Education and Outreach .

This position will include a mixture of geographic information science teaching (3 courses per year on topics to be determined in consultation with the Department Head) in addition to continuing the development of our GeoGraphics Lab. For the GeoGraphics Lab, this position will lead cartographic design projects in collaboration with faculty and students to advance community geography efforts, as well as manage/maintain lab infrastructure in support of the lab’s daily operations.

Education and Experience:

A master’s degree or its equivalent is required by the start of employment. We seek candidates who have a background in cartographic design and who have experience teaching geographic information science courses. Preference will be given to candidates who have developed a professional portfolio of cartographic products made for external clients and who have experience with cartographic research.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload a CV and cover letter with their Penn State electronic application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants who apply on or before March 29, 2024, and submit all requested materials by that date, will receive full consideration for the position. Questions can be directed to Dr. Anthony C. Robinson ([email protected]) or Dr. Christopher Fowler ([email protected]).

Additional Information:

This is a term appointment, funded for one year from the date of hire. Subsequent renewals are anticipated provided satisfactory job performance and available funding.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information.

The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should provide evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an inclusive environment in their department/classroom.

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