Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Science (GIS) in the Department of Geography and Anthropology with a preferred start date of August 2025. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in GIScience and other related disciplines according to the department’s needs.
- Service to the Department, College, University, Profession, and Community is expected.
- Scholarship/Research expectations.
Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, with the primary focus on GIS or a closely related discipline. The required degree must be earned by the start date.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in any aspect of GIScience such as spatial big data, artificial intelligence (deep learning and machine learning), programming (Python, APIs, and other scripting languages), and/or Web GIS.
- Evidence of scholarship/creative activities
- Experience teaching online or hybrid courses
Required Documents to Attach
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
- Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
- Teaching philosophy (limited to 2 pages) including how the candidate will advance student success at KSU
- Research interest (limited to 2 pages)
- Evidence of scholarship/creative activities (Upload as Additional Document)
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November 15, 2024.
For questions about this faculty opening: contact Uli Ingram, uingram@kennesaw.edu.
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