[ES_JOBS_NET] Permanent, non-tenure track lecturer position in Geography and/or GIS at Georgia State Univesity

[Sarah H. Ledford]

Become part of a vibrant group of faculty in the Department of Geosciences
at Georgia State University – an institution recognized nationally for
leadership in innovation, research growth, and the academic success of
diverse populations. Our next hire(s) at the rank of Lecturer, pending
budgetary approval will play a central role in Geosciences’ contribution to
Georgia State’s strategic goal of ensuring that students from diverse
backgrounds can achieve academic and career success at high rates. To fill
this permanent, non-tenure-track position(s), we are excited to receive
applications from scholars whose expertise draws from physical geography or
a related field to teach introductory physical geography and/or GIS courses
and to participate in the department’s initiative to develop high-quality
on-line course modules.

Georgia State University, an enterprising R-1 institution in downtown
Atlanta, is a national leader in using innovation to drive student success
and research growth. Enrolling and graduating one of the nation’s most
diverse student bodies, Georgia State provides its world-class faculty and
more than 50,000 students unsurpassed research, teaching, and learning
opportunities in one of the 21st century’s leading global cities. As an
important hub for the university’s strategic emphasis on global and urban
research, the Department of Geosciences (http://geosciences.gsu.edu) is an
interdisciplinary and growing component of Georgia State, offering
bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the Geosciences and certificates in
Water Science, Sustainability, and GIS.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate
courses in introductory physical geography (i.e. Into Weather and Climate,
and Intro to Landforms) and GIS courses and upper-level courses in the
applicant’s area of expertise a diverse group of students as well as
participating in service activities at the department, college, and
university levels.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

   - Ph.D. at time of hire (anticipated date of January 1 2021).

Preferred Qualifications*

   - Experience teaching introductory physical geography and GIS courses
   - A record of mentoring students of diverse backgrounds
   - Experience developing on-line courses and/or lab exercises
   - Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting
   - Experience lecturing large, introductory courses

*candidate does not have to meet all.

To be considered for the position, applicants must electronically submit a
letter of application that details how the essential and preferred
qualifications are met, a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of teaching
interests, a statement of working with diverse group of students, and a
list of at least three professional references (name, title, email address,
and telephone number) who are willing to provide letters of reference. The
application materials must be submitted to Dr. Larry Kiage (Search
Committee Chair) at geosjobsearch at gsu.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. To ensure consideration, please submit all electronic
materials by 15 September 2020. Should you be recommended for the position,
an offer of employment will be conditional on background verification.

Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran
status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local
protected class. As a campus with a diverse student body, we encourage
applications from women, minorities, and individuals with a history of
mentoring under-represented groups in the geosciences.
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