[ES_JOBS_NET] 1-year, full-time lecturer, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Metropolitan State University of Denver

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.msudenverjobs.com/postings/13567

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at Metropolitan State University of Denver is seeking applicants for a one-year, full-time lecturer position in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This position is for the 2020-2021 academic year.
The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups. Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.
Duties/Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach lower and upper division courses in the Geospatial Sciences program. (For a list of courses taught, go to: https://www.msudenver.edu/eas/)
Lecturers teach 30 credits per academic year, which translates to four or five courses per semester, depending upon credit hours assigned for courses. Courses may include online, face-to-face, or hybrid courses in the day, or sometimes during the evening.
The successful candidate must be able to:
1. Work with students from a variety of backgrounds and ages, teaching a variety of geospatial sciences courses that include GIS, remote sensing, spatial modeling. remote sensing, cartography, data modeling, database development, python scripting, and/or other current geospatial science topics.
2. Facilitate student learning by introducing real-world problems through spatial data development, modeling, visualization, and analysis, using ArcGIS and other geospatial software.
3. Comply with the university's policy, regarding student evaluations.
For additional EAS Department information, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/eas/
Required Qualifications
A Master's Degree in Geography with an emphasis in Geospatial Sciences/Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Preferred Qualifications

  *   Ph.D. in Geography or related field with an emphasis in Geospatial Sciences/Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  *   Experience teaching a variety of geospatial science courses, including courses such as spatial modeling, remote sensing, cartography, data modeling, spatial database, python scripting, and/or other geospatial science topics
  *   Experience with ArcGIS, GIS Pro, and/or other geospatial software, applied to both theoretical and applied problems in geography, environmental science, geology, meteorology, and/or sustainable development
  *   In addition, the successful candidate should show a commitment to providing a high-quality educational experience for undergraduate students in a diverse urban setting
  *   Experience working with and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse urban student population including (but not limited to) students of color, LBGTQIA students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, non-traditional students, student veterans, and English-language learners

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