Full-Time Lecturer in Geospatial Technology in the Department of Geography and Sustainable Development

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The Department of Geography and Sustainable Development in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami seeks a full-time Lecturer. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses starting August 15, 2024. The ideal candidate should have experience teaching a range of courses, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at an introductory and advanced level, spatial modeling, and Python coding. Other related geospatial techniques courses would also be beneficial.

We seek a colleague with strong interpersonal skills who is also a  resourceful teacher. Candidates must demonstrate their subject knowledge and skills relevant to curriculum development in an academic and professional context. The position involves teaching, holding office hours, advising and mentoring students, and serving on departmental, college, and university committees as needed. The ideal candidate should be able to develop curricular materials and ensure they are up to date in the rapidly evolving field of GIS. Additionally, they should collaborate with faculty and students to create a thriving GIS community within the department.

This position requires the candidate to have the following qualifications: (1) a Ph.D. in Geography or a related field by the time of appointment, (2) proficiency in Esri GIS products such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, and (3) familiarity with other open-source software and programming languages, especially R or Python. While prior experience teaching at the college level is preferred, it is not required.

To apply for the position, interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents, compiled as a single PDF, through the University of Miami HR site https://www.hr.miami.edu/: (1) a cover letter, (2) a resume that includes the names of at least three references, (3) a diversity statement, and (4) statement of teaching philosophy. Applications will be reviewed starting January 15th and continue until the position is filled. If you have any questions regarding this opening, please get in touch with Professor Han Li at [email protected].

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Faculty