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Assistant Professor of Geography and Geospatial Sciences
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Assistant Professor of Geography and Geospatial Sciences
Job ID: 290407
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Preferred start date: August 2026
Job Summary Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Geography and Geospatial Sciences in the Department of Geography and Anthropology. The position is a nine‑month contract, requires work in the state of Georgia, and has a preferred start date of August 2026.
Responsibilities
Teaching responsibilities will align with department needs and include instructional support for (1) lower and upper‑level undergraduate courses in geography and geospatial sciences; (2) developing and teaching upper‑level GeoAI (Geospatial Artificial Intelligence) courses; and (3) mentoring students in the candidate's field(s) of research and scholarship.
Faculty are expected to teach courses of variable size and modalities, including large class sizes.
Scholarship in GeoAI is expected, with the successful candidate committed to developing scholarship that engages collaboratively with faculty and students and reinforces a robust curriculum.
Service to the degree programs, department, college, university, and professional community is also expected.
Required Qualifications
A terminal/doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Geography, Geospatial Sciences, Geographic Information Science (GIS), or a related discipline, is required at the time of hire.
Evidence of expertise in the development and/or application of GeoAI in one or more fields of geographic/geospatial research (e.g., natural disasters, climate change, public health, environmental studies, economic development, urbanization, population dynamics, or cultural diffusion).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in teaching lower‑division general education courses in geography and geospatial sciences.
Experience in developing and teaching advanced courses in GeoAI and other fields of geospatial sciences.
Experience in upper‑division courses in one of the following fields: environmental geography, sustainability, regional geography, and/or systematic geography.
Demonstrated evidence of effectiveness in teaching in different course sizes, including large classes.
Experience in teaching online, hybrid, or in‑person large‑section courses.
Evidence of scholarship in other areas of geography and/or geospatial sciences in addition to expertise in GeoAI.
Required Documents to Attach
CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course‑by‑Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
Teaching philosophy (limited to 2 pages) including how the candidate will advance student success at KSU
Research interest (limited to 2 pages)
Evidence of scholarship (upload as Additional Documents)
Course evaluations and/or other evidence of effectiveness in teaching in different course sizes, including large classes (upload as Additional Documents)
Apply By For full consideration, please apply by October 19, 2025.
Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Jun Tu at jtu1@kennesaw.edu.
For technical support or assistance completing a job application, contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu.
For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.
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, working and studying. 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.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as 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/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Preferred start date: August 2026
Job Summary Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Geography and Geospatial Sciences in the Department of Geography and Anthropology. The position is a nine‑month contract, requires work in the state of Georgia, and has a preferred start date of August 2026.
Responsibilities
Teaching responsibilities will align with department needs and include instructional support for (1) lower and upper‑level undergraduate courses in geography and geospatial sciences; (2) developing and teaching upper‑level GeoAI (Geospatial Artificial Intelligence) courses; and (3) mentoring students in the candidate's field(s) of research and scholarship.
Faculty are expected to teach courses of variable size and modalities, including large class sizes.
Scholarship in GeoAI is expected, with the successful candidate committed to developing scholarship that engages collaboratively with faculty and students and reinforces a robust curriculum.
Service to the degree programs, department, college, university, and professional community is also expected.
Required Qualifications
A terminal/doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Geography, Geospatial Sciences, Geographic Information Science (GIS), or a related discipline, is required at the time of hire.
Evidence of expertise in the development and/or application of GeoAI in one or more fields of geographic/geospatial research (e.g., natural disasters, climate change, public health, environmental studies, economic development, urbanization, population dynamics, or cultural diffusion).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in teaching lower‑division general education courses in geography and geospatial sciences.
Experience in developing and teaching advanced courses in GeoAI and other fields of geospatial sciences.
Experience in upper‑division courses in one of the following fields: environmental geography, sustainability, regional geography, and/or systematic geography.
Demonstrated evidence of effectiveness in teaching in different course sizes, including large classes.
Experience in teaching online, hybrid, or in‑person large‑section courses.
Evidence of scholarship in other areas of geography and/or geospatial sciences in addition to expertise in GeoAI.
Required Documents to Attach
CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course‑by‑Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
Teaching philosophy (limited to 2 pages) including how the candidate will advance student success at KSU
Research interest (limited to 2 pages)
Evidence of scholarship (upload as Additional Documents)
Course evaluations and/or other evidence of effectiveness in teaching in different course sizes, including large classes (upload as Additional Documents)
Apply By For full consideration, please apply by October 19, 2025.
Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Jun Tu at jtu1@kennesaw.edu.
For technical support or assistance completing a job application, contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu.
For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.
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, working and studying. 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.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as 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/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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