Visiting Assistant Professor in Geographic Information Science
Department of Geography & Geographic Information Science
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
The Department of Geography & Geographic Information Science at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Geographic Information Science with scholarly interests in one or more of the following: GeoAI, CyberGIS, and space-time analytics.
The teaching load will be two courses per semester, with the possibility of a course reduction in exchange for developing a new course.
Potential courses include Spatial Analysis, Programming for GIS, and new courses in Geospatial Databases and/or GeoAI.
This position will support our undergraduate degree in Computer Science + Geography & GIS, as well as our Professional Science Master’s in GIS and our online graduate programs in CyberGIS & Geospatial Data Science.
This is a non-tenure-track, full time, one-year appointment, with the possibility of extension for a second year, contingent on availability of funding, strong enrollments, and strong performance reviews.
The anticipated start date is August 16, 2024; the salary is commensurate with qualifications.
Successful candidates are expected to teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and pursue an active and independent research program.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have completed all requirements of a Ph.
D.
in geography, geographic information science, or a related field by the time of appointment.
Candidates with a Ph.
D.
in hand, an active research agenda, and evidence of teaching experience can be considered as a Visiting Assistant Professor.
The successful candidate needs to show evidence of effective interpersonal skills and teaching excellence.
A demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented students through teaching and mentoring is desired.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATION
Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, statement on diversity and inclusion, statement on research, and contact information for three professional references.
Letters of recommendation may be requested electronically from referees at a later date.
To apply, create your candidate profile at https://jobs.
illinois.
edu, and submit your application materials by 6pm CST on March 15, 2024.
Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board at https://jobs.
illinois.
edu will be considered.
Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date, however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.
Questions about the position or application procedures may be directed to Professor Julie Cidell at jcidell@illinois.
edu (Department Head) or Professor David Wilson at dwilson2@illinois.
edu (Search Committee Chair).
The University of Illinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement.
Faculty in the College create knowledge, address critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge, and prepare students for lives of impact in the state, nation, and globally.
To meet these objectives, the College embraces and values diversity and difference through hiring faculty candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.
Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.
edu.
Requisition ID: 1023170
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.
illinois.
edu
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