Assistant Professor - Geographic Information Science

**Job Posting:**JR101318 Assistant Professor - Geographic Information Science (Open)**Department:**Geography & Geosciences Department, JM**Position Type:**Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)**Open Date:**09-05-2025**Close Date:**$70,630 - $78,780**Job Description:**Salisbury University: Assistant Professor – Geographic Information Science – Salisbury, MDDUTIES: Teach up to 24 credit hours (or equivalent, generally six courses and several labs) per year in support of core and advanced undergraduate courses in GIScience. Examples of courses that the applicant might teach include Introduction to GIS, Cartographic Visualization, Statistical Problem Solving in Geography, Advanced GIS, and the University’s First-Year Seminar. Additionally, the candidate will offer courses in their specific area of expertise. Faculty are expected to maintain an active research agenda in an area of specialization, engage undergraduate students in research, challenge undergraduate majors and General Education students with integrated instruction and utilize an effective teaching style that supports a diverse student body. While this position is primarily focused on undergraduate teaching with a demonstrated ability to support undergraduate research, opportunities exist to contribute to our graduate program in GIS Management, which was recognized with the 2022 AAG Program Excellence Award for Graduate Education. Candidates are invited to join existing externally-funded outreach activities of the Eastern Shore Regional GIS Cooperative (ESRGC).REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. in Geography with a concentration in Geographic Information Science or related discipline. If ABD; would be hired at the rank of Instructor, with the requirement that candidate complete doctoral degree within one year. Experience using the Esri suite of GIS products; the use of open- source GIS software, and Python programming skills is preferred.LOCATION: 1101 Camden Ave., Salisbury, MD 21801This notice is being posted in a conspicuous location because an application for permanent alien labor certification will be filed for this position. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on this application to the Certifying Officer, U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.**Additional Job Information:**Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives of our community is harnessed to create value for our institution, today and in the future.

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