[ES_JOBS_NET] Visiting Instructor of GIS Position at the Univeristy of Richmond

[Stephanie Spera]

The Department of Geography and the Environment at the University of
Richmond invites applications for a full-time nine month appointment as
visiting instructor of GIS and interim director of the department’s spatial
analysis lab beginning in August 2020. This is a non-tenure track
appointment, annually renewable for up to two years, contingent upon
performance, budget, and continued need.

We seek candidates capable of excellent teaching at all levels in
geospatial analysis. The teaching load is five courses per year. The
teaching assignments for the 2020-21 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 click "Apply Now" at the top of the page and submit the
following materials: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a teaching
statement. The teaching statement should articulate the candidate’s
teaching philosophy, interests, and future professional development goals
as well as involvement in and commitment to inclusive pedagogy. 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. Specific questions can be directed to
David Salisbury, Chair of the Department of Geography and the Environment,
at dsalisbu at richmond.edu. Review of applications will begin March 15, 2020,
and continue until the position is filled.

Link here:
https://richmond.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=1973
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