[ES_JOBS_NET] GIS Lecturer to begin Fall 2022 at Boise State

[Ellyn Enderlin]

Boise State University is seeking a GIS Lecturer to begin Fall 2022 (remote
start or Spring 2023 start may be negotiable). The position includes
teaching and administration of Boise State University’s growing geospatial
program, including new online options. The position will have the
opportunity to interface with students from a variety of units across
campus (Geosciences, School of Public Service, Biology, Engineering,
Anthropology, etc) and with faculty teaching and researching in the
geospatial sciences. We seek a qualified individual who can work across
academic and professional boundaries for the benefit of the students,
bolster geospatial research and engagement within our University, and build
connections with the broader geospatial community.

The GIS lecturer will be expected to:

   - Teach geospatial courses, in-person and online, including introductory
   GIS courses for undergraduate and graduate students.
   - Utilize best practices to develop online courses in geospatial
   sciences.
   - Coordinate geospatial curriculum across campus.
   - Serve as liaison for Boise State’s graduate GIS certificate, GIS
   minor, and proposed new online programs.
   - Organize, as appropriate, GIS workshops and training opportunities for
   interested parties not enrolled in the university’s GIS programs.
   - Serve as a liaison for students with local and national geospatial
   organizations to connect students with training and employment
   opportunities.
   - Craft a vision for the program and support its growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

   - MS or PhD degree in Geography or related discipline.
   - The ability to use spatial datasets from physical and social sciences.


Preferred Qualifications:

   - Experience with course development and delivery, including online
   platforms.
   - Proficiency in quantitative analysis.
   - Experience with program development, including developing strategic
   objectives; initiating, setting, and tracking progress toward goals;
   managing deadlines; and overseeing operations.
   - Demonstrated ability to advise/mentor students.
   - Professional/industry-level experience.
   - Certified Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional
   qualification.

Salary commensurate with experience. Boise State University is committed to
offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection
plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being.

If you are interested in this position, please submit in one PDF document:
a cover letter, CV, and contact information for a minimum of three
professional references. In the cover letter, you should address the
following items in this order: 1) your qualifications for this position,
including evidence of excellence in teaching and experience with GIS
software; 2) your vision for the geospatial education program at Boise
State, and 3) your interest and commitment to diversity and inclusion. More
information about the position and the link for application submission can
be accessed at https://jobs.boisestate.edu/en-us/job/496611/gis-lecturer.

Screening of applicants will begin May 1 and will continue until the
position is filled. If you have any questions about this position, please
do not hesitate to contact the GIS search chair, Dr. Ellyn Enderlin (
ellynenderlin at boisestate.edu).

Ellyn


-- 
Ellyn Enderlin, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Geosciences
Boise State University
websites: https://www.boisestate.edu/earth/people/ellyn-enderlin/ &
https://sites.google.com/site/ellynenderlin/
twitter: https://twitter.com/glacier_doc
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