Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Science at Fort Lewis College

This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position in the Department of Geosciences at Fort Lewis College. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses across the flourishing GIS Certificate Program, and help to coordinate the program, advise certificate-seeking students, and engage in research and/or applications of GIS. Fort Lewis College has a site license for ESRI's ArcGIS software suite, numerous well-appointed computer labs, and ample equipment to support research and data collection (e.g., survey-grade GPS units, multiple UAVs, and abundant field equipment). Fort Lewis College's location at the junction of desert, mountain, forest, and riparian environments (much of which are found on public land), makes it possible to engage with a wide array of research topics and study sites.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop, instruct, and assess courses at the undergraduate level.
• Teach a full load for research-active faculty (~12 contact hours/week during the semester), including Introduction to GIS, Remote Sensing, Raster GIS, and GIS Programming courses.
• Maintain currency in their field through professional development, conference attendance, and engagement in scholarly activities.
• Support student success in courses and in their pursuit of the GIS certificate.
• Submit timely feedback to students and upload grades by required deadlines.
• Participate in Geosciences Department faculty meetings.
• Participate in program assessment, curriculum planning for the GIS program, and outreach to prospective students and professional GIS organizations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility, including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
• Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Specialized Skills, and Experience

• PhD in Geography, Geosciences, Environmental Science, or related field (ABD will be considered)
• Ability to teach Introductory through advanced GIS, including a remote sensing course
• Mastery of ESRI's ArcGIS Pro software environment
• Minimum of 4 years of experience using and/or teaching GIS
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Preferred Education, Specialized Skills, and Experience

• Experience and/or interest in remote sensing applied to snow science and/or climate change
• 4+ years of experience with ESRI's ArcGIS Pro, as well as open-source GIS platforms (e.g. qGIS)
• Proficiency in Python programming and/or Google Earth Engine
• GISP certification
• Active engagement with the broader GIS community (industry, federal government, etc)

More Information

More information about the position, including application instructions, can be found on the position webpage:
https://fortlewiscollege.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FLC/details/Assistant-Professor-of-Geographic-Information-Science_JR1386-1