SUNY Potsdam invites applications for an Assistant Professor to support a new interdisciplinary B.S. degree in Geographic Information Science (GIS). Teaching load is 12 contact hours per semester; teaching responsibilities include an introductory course in GIS as well as upper division courses in Cartography, Data Acquisition and Management, Remote Sensing, Spatial Problems and Analysis, and a capstone course.
Additional responsibilities include outreach across the disciplines, shared responsibility for advising and recruiting, curriculum development, and continuing to build GIS infrastructure. A Ph.D. in Geography or closely related field is required for the Assistant Professor position, although extraordinary candidates with a Master’s degree and exceptional GIS experience may be considered to fill the position as an Instructor.
The ideal candidate would have a strong focus in GIS and have teaching experience. In addition, the candidate must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues.
Candidate review begins January 8, 2018 and continues until the position is filled. Please apply on-line at employment.potsdam.edu, job posting U-00249.
Campus Announcements