Assistant Teaching Professor of Geospatial Science
Assistant Teaching Professor of Geospatial Science
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Position Summary
The Department of Geography and the Environment at Villanova University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor (continuing nontenure track) position in Geospatial Science starting in August 2023. The position is 9month academic appointment and the incumbent will teach four courses per semester. The Department of Geography and the Environment serves as a multidisciplinary academic unit linking the social and natural sciences within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and across the curriculum at Villanova University. The Department of Geography and the Environment offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in Environmental Science and B.A. degrees in Geography and Environmental Studies. The Departments overarching objective is to integrate the disciplines of geography and environmental science in seeking to understand the spatial patterns of human systems and landscapes environmental processes and the effects of people on the environment. We foster an atmosphere of open dialogue and incorporate innovative classroom instruction creative laboratory and field experiences and studentled research to ensure a high quality of learning and teaching. Our goal is to develop students and faculty who engage in and are dedicated to critical thinking openended problem solving and a lifetime of learning. Our new colleague should have experience in or the potential for building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment in teaching mentoring research life experiences or service. We seek a colleague to teach in the geospatial geographical and environmental sciences to support the growth of the Departments graduate and undergraduate programs. Our new colleague will broaden the scope of expertise among the faculty expand the teaching opportunities within the Department and contribute to excellence across our programs. Our new colleague will develop and teach geospatial lecture and laboratory science courses for undergraduate Geography Environmental Science and Environmental Studies majors and graduate students in the M.S. in Environmental Science program. A Ph.D. in geography geospatial science environmental science or related field is required; ABD candidates will be considered though a PhD is required at the start of the appointment. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to teach introductory and upperlevel Geographic Information Systems GIS courses as well as applied geospatial courses. GIS courses are required across all undergraduate majors as well as the graduate program in the Department and we are especially interested in candidates who promote interdisciplinary understanding across the geospatial geographical and environmental sciences. While this is largely a teaching position our colleague will be invited to undertake collaborative research and student mentoring. Willingness to work collaboratively with faculty and to mentor students from a wide range of disciplines cultures and academic backgrounds is essential. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching will contribute to the Departments commitment to diversity and academic excellence whose teaching holds the promise of incorporating geospatial technologies to complement the geographical and environmental sciences and who will enhance the Departments academic programs. The successful candidate will provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and compelling plans to develop studentprofessor research partnerships. Opportunity for promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and Full Teaching Professor exist with demonstrated excellence and leadership in teaching ongoing engagement with their professional discipline and service to the institution. Further information about the department can be found at Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order located in the ethnically racially and culturally diverse Philadelphia metro region. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of the Universitys and the Departments missions. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand respect and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values. The Department is committed to maintaining fostering and celebrating a community that includes people of all ages genders abilities races ethnic origins religions socioeconomic status sexual orientation creed and political views. For a more detailed description of the Department please consult . The Department values dynamic and diverse faculty members who are committed to teaching scholarship and service. We ask that applicants submit a Statement of Contribution to the Mission along with other application materials. Please review Villanova Universitys Mission Statement and Enduring Commitments the Universitys Diversity Statement and the Department of Geography and the Environments Mission Statement and reflect (in no more than two pages) on how you would contribute to the Universitys and Departments mission in this position.
Duties And Responsibilities
Teaching four courses per semester in the geospatial geographical and environmental sciences at the undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to teaching excellence across the Departments programs. While this is largely a teaching position our colleague will be invited to undertake collaborative research and student mentoring. Willingness to work collaboratively with faculty and to mentor students from a wide range of disciplines cultures and academic backgrounds is essential.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in geography geospatial science environmental science or related field is required; ABD candidates will be considered though a PhD is required at the start of the appointment. Evidence of excellence in teaching is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Postdoctoral and/or teaching experience is preferred.
Work Schedule
fulltime/9months
The Department of Geography and the Environment at Villanova University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor (continuing nontenure track) position in Geospatial Science starting in August 2023. The position is 9month academic appointment and the incumbent will teach four courses per semester. The Department of Geography and the Environment serves as a multidisciplinary academic unit linking the social and natural sciences within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and across the curriculum at Villanova University. The Department of Geography and the Environment offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in Environmental Science and B.A. degrees in Geography and Environmental Studies. The Departments overarching objective is to integrate the disciplines of geography and environmental science in seeking to understand the spatial patterns of human systems and landscapes environmental processes and the effects of people on the environment. We foster an atmosphere of open dialogue and incorporate innovative classroom instruction creative laboratory and field experiences and studentled research to ensure a high quality of learning and teaching. Our goal is to develop students and faculty who engage in and are dedicated to critical thinking openended problem solving and a lifetime of learning. Our new colleague should have experience in or the potential for building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment in teaching mentoring research life experiences or service. We seek a colleague to teach in the geospatial geographical and environmental sciences to support the growth of the Departments graduate and undergraduate programs. Our new colleague will broaden the scope of expertise among the faculty expand the teaching opportunities within the Department and contribute to excellence across our programs. Our new colleague will develop and teach geospatial lecture and laboratory science courses for undergraduate Geography Environmental Science and Environmental Studies majors and graduate students in the M.S. in Environmental Science program. A Ph.D. in geography geospatial science environmental science or related field is required; ABD candidates will be considered though a PhD is required at the start of the appointment. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to teach introductory and upperlevel Geographic Information Systems GIS courses as well as applied geospatial courses. GIS courses are required across all undergraduate majors as well as the graduate program in the Department and we are especially interested in candidates who promote interdisciplinary understanding across the geospatial geographical and environmental sciences. While this is largely a teaching position our colleague will be invited to undertake collaborative research and student mentoring. Willingness to work collaboratively with faculty and to mentor students from a wide range of disciplines cultures and academic backgrounds is essential. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching will contribute to the Departments commitment to diversity and academic excellence whose teaching holds the promise of incorporating geospatial technologies to complement the geographical and environmental sciences and who will enhance the Departments academic programs. The successful candidate will provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and compelling plans to develop studentprofessor research partnerships. Opportunity for promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and Full Teaching Professor exist with demonstrated excellence and leadership in teaching ongoing engagement with their professional discipline and service to the institution. Further information about the department can be found at Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order located in the ethnically racially and culturally diverse Philadelphia metro region. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of the Universitys and the Departments missions. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand respect and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values. The Department is committed to maintaining fostering and celebrating a community that includes people of all ages genders abilities races ethnic origins religions socioeconomic status sexual orientation creed and political views. For a more detailed description of the Department please consult . The Department values dynamic and diverse faculty members who are committed to teaching scholarship and service. We ask that applicants submit a Statement of Contribution to the Mission along with other application materials. Please review Villanova Universitys Mission Statement and Enduring Commitments the Universitys Diversity Statement and the Department of Geography and the Environments Mission Statement and reflect (in no more than two pages) on how you would contribute to the Universitys and Departments mission in this position.
Duties And Responsibilities
Teaching four courses per semester in the geospatial geographical and environmental sciences at the undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to teaching excellence across the Departments programs. While this is largely a teaching position our colleague will be invited to undertake collaborative research and student mentoring. Willingness to work collaboratively with faculty and to mentor students from a wide range of disciplines cultures and academic backgrounds is essential.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in geography geospatial science environmental science or related field is required; ABD candidates will be considered though a PhD is required at the start of the appointment. Evidence of excellence in teaching is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Postdoctoral and/or teaching experience is preferred.
Work Schedule
fulltime/9months
Employment Type
Full Time
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