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Assistant Professor of Geospatial Sciences
We are seeking an Assistant Professor of Geospatial Sciences to join Kennesaw State University (KSU) in the Department of Geography and Anthropology. This full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position is expected to begin in August 2026 and is a nine‑month contracted position. The role will be performed in the state of Georgia.
About Kennesaw State University For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro‑Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. Our high‑impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie‑designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world‑class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.
Department of Geography and Anthropology The Department of Geography and Anthropology is a student‑centered department of excellence committed to fulfilling the mission of Kennesaw State University. We empower students to understand the human condition, to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and to become informed global citizens by cultivating a welcoming environment that encourages active and participatory teaching and learning. Our academic programs enrich students with a holistic curriculum and robust extracurricular experiences that prepare them to understand and engage the world's intersecting human, cultural, and physical systems.
Job Summary This full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Geospatial Sciences is available in the Department of Geography and Anthropology with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine‑month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses in the areas of Geospatial Sciences (e.g., The Digital Earth, GIS, Remote Sensing), Land Surveying, and other closely related disciplines.
Deliver courses of variable size and modalities, including large class sizes.
Engage in scholarship and research activities.
Provide service to the Department, College, University, and professional community.
Required Qualifications
A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Geospatial Sciences, Geomatics, or a related discipline, is required at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence.
A clear trajectory toward effective and sustained university teaching, supervision, mentorship, research, and professional service.
Licenses, certifications, or professional memberships in Land Surveying.
Evidence of scholarship.
Experience teaching on‑line, hybrid, and face‑to‑face courses.
Effectiveness in teaching in different course sizes, including large classes.
Record of past teaching or potential teaching.
Prior success in obtaining extramural funding.
Required Documents to Attach
CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course‑by‑Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
Teaching evaluations or evidence of teaching effectiveness (Upload as Additional Documents)
Research Interests
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Apply Before Date Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by October 17, 2025.
Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Allen D. Roberts, arobe139@kennesaw.edu.
For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251‑2644 or support@usg.edu.
For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning and the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.
More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.218_personnel_conduct.
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Background Check Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job‑based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, preemployment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
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About Kennesaw State University For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro‑Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. Our high‑impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie‑designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world‑class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.
Department of Geography and Anthropology The Department of Geography and Anthropology is a student‑centered department of excellence committed to fulfilling the mission of Kennesaw State University. We empower students to understand the human condition, to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and to become informed global citizens by cultivating a welcoming environment that encourages active and participatory teaching and learning. Our academic programs enrich students with a holistic curriculum and robust extracurricular experiences that prepare them to understand and engage the world's intersecting human, cultural, and physical systems.
Job Summary This full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Geospatial Sciences is available in the Department of Geography and Anthropology with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine‑month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses in the areas of Geospatial Sciences (e.g., The Digital Earth, GIS, Remote Sensing), Land Surveying, and other closely related disciplines.
Deliver courses of variable size and modalities, including large class sizes.
Engage in scholarship and research activities.
Provide service to the Department, College, University, and professional community.
Required Qualifications
A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Geospatial Sciences, Geomatics, or a related discipline, is required at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence.
A clear trajectory toward effective and sustained university teaching, supervision, mentorship, research, and professional service.
Licenses, certifications, or professional memberships in Land Surveying.
Evidence of scholarship.
Experience teaching on‑line, hybrid, and face‑to‑face courses.
Effectiveness in teaching in different course sizes, including large classes.
Record of past teaching or potential teaching.
Prior success in obtaining extramural funding.
Required Documents to Attach
CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course‑by‑Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
Teaching evaluations or evidence of teaching effectiveness (Upload as Additional Documents)
Research Interests
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Apply Before Date Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by October 17, 2025.
Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Allen D. Roberts, arobe139@kennesaw.edu.
For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251‑2644 or support@usg.edu.
For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning and the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.
More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.218_personnel_conduct.
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Background Check Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job‑based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, preemployment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
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