[ES_JOBS_NET] Visiting Instructor of GIS, University of Richmond

[Stephanie Spera]

Dear members of ESWN - please consider apply to this position and share the
opportunity below with any prospective candidates

*Visiting Instructor of Geographic Information Systems and Interim Director
of Spatial Analysis Lab *



The Department of Geography and the Environment at the University of
Richmond invites applications for a full-time one year appointment as
visiting instructor of GIS and interim director of the department’s spatial
analysis lab beginning in August 2019.



We seek candidates capable of teaching at all levels in geospatial
analysis. The teaching load for the 2019-20 academic year will be two
sections of Foundations of Geospatial Analysis per semester with an
additional advanced GIS course in the spring term. Management of the
spatial analysis lab includes mentoring and managing interns, facilitating
student research, and general oversight of the lab. PhD preferred though
the search committee will consider candidates with an MA or MS in
Geography, Geosciences, or a related field.



The University of Richmond is a private university located just a short
drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five schools and wide
array of campus programming, the University combines the best qualities of
a small liberal arts college and a large university. With nearly 4,000
students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and 92% of traditional
undergraduate students living on campus, the University is remarkably
student-centered, focused on preparing students “to live lives of purpose,
thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a global and pluralistic
society.”

The School of Arts and Sciences, the liberal arts core of the University,
is a thriving and inclusive community of 230 faculty, twenty-two
departments and ten interdisciplinary programs. We offer distinctive and
engaging learning opportunities to students and outstanding resources to
support the scholarly, creative and pedagogical activities of the faculty.
For information about the foundations, goals and initiatives of the School
of Arts and Sciences, see the Concept 30 Strategic Plan at
https://as.richmond.edu/concept30/index.html.



The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce
and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which
values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in
teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our
academic community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping
with this commitment. For more information on the Department of Geography
and the Environment and the Spatial Analysis Lab, see
https://geography.richmond.edu/.



Applicants should apply online at http://jobs.richmond.edu. Specific
questions can be directed to David Salisbury, Chair of the Department of
Geography and the Environment, at dsalisbu at richmond.edu. Candidates should
submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter containing a brief summary of
teaching interests, experience, and teaching philosophy. Teaching
evaluations should also be included where possible. In addition, please
include copies of academic transcripts and the names of three references
who will receive an email asking them to submit their reference letters to
the University’s Human Resources department at URHR at richmond.edu. One of
these references must be able to speak to the candidate’s record of or
potential for excellence in teaching. Review of applications will begin
July 15, 2019, and continue until the position is filled.
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