Assistant Professor of Geography

Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Systems/Geography

Job Summary
The Department of History and Geography at Columbus State University invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of GIS/Geography. The successful candidate will primarily teach upper and lower division courses in GIS, and they will have opportunities to teach World Regional Geography courses as well as occasional upper-level courses in cultural and urban Geography. The candidate will serve as the coordinator for the GIS Certificate program and will have considerable scope to help develop and expand the study of GIS in the region. All applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student body. The start date is August 1, 2023.

Responsibilities

• 4/4 teaching load
  
• The candidate will serve as primary coordinator of the GIS certificate program and supervise GIS internships.
  
• The successful candidate will teach lower and upper division courses in GIS and Geography each semester.
  
• The candidate will mentor and advise students.
  
• The candidate will be able to foster an environment of professionalism and collaboration, work continuously to improve history and geography education, and engage in practices that support the University's focus on student engagement and active learning.
  
  Required Qualifications
  
• Ph.D. in GIS or Geography
  
• Strong ABD candidates will be considered, but a degree must be in hand by the start date.
  
• Ability to teach introductory and advanced courses in GIS.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• University teaching experience
  
• Experience in Digital Humanities
  
• The successful candidates will demonstrate potential for continued professional development, scholarship, and community engagement.
  
  Documents to Attach
  Review of applications will begin on December 20 and will continue until both positions have been filled. Applications for all full-time faculty positions must include unofficial transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to the campus visit if selected for an interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. Columbus State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to Diversity in Hiring.
  
  Documents to Submit with Online Application:
  
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  
• Curriculum Vitae
  
• Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if the candidate is invited to campus for an interview)
  
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  
• Recent sample of scholarly work
  
• Phone numbers and email addresses for three references (recommendation letters will be required if a candidate is selected for an interview)
  
  All applications and required documents must be submitted using Columbus State University's online employment site and a complete packet must be submitted for full consideration.
  
  About Us
  Founded in 1958, Columbus State University, with an enrollment of over 8,000 students, is part of the University System of Georgia. CSU offers more than 70 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is ranked among the top public regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Columbus, located 100 miles southwest of Atlanta and the second-largest city in Georgia, is recognized as a vibrant and contemporary cultural community - https://visitcolumbusga.com.
  
  Columbus State University has a nationally recognized track record of partnership and outreach through efforts such as the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and its own residence - the Spencer House - in Oxford, England. The University has two primary campus locations in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS and Ft. Benning, the U.S. Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about the University visit our website at www.ColumbusState.edu.
  
  Inclusion is one of Columbus State University's core values. The 2018-2023 Strategic Plan specifically states that we will work “to attain a level of diversity among faculty and staff that more closely reflects the student population.” The range of diverse students at CSU is reflected by our diverse student organizations, including Collegiate 100 Men of CSU, Collegiate Women of Columbus State University, Minority Association of Premedical/Prehealth Students, Pride +, CHispA, and others.
  
  Contact Information
  If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Gary Sprayberry, Chair of the Department of History and Geography. Give him a call at 706-507-8356 or send an email to sprayberry_gary@columbusstate.edu.
  
  Conditions of Employment
  A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.
  
  To apply, please visit: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=250629&PostingSeq=1
  
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