Program Director/Assistant Professor - Professional Track

Job Summary

Elmhurst University welcomes applications for a Program Director/Assistant Professor (Professional Track) position for the Online Graduate Geographic Information Systems Program beginning Fall 2023. The Professional Track at Elmhurst University is an alternative to the traditional tenure track to promote the hiring of candidates with specific knowledge, experience, or technical skills.

Essential Functions

Elmhurst University has experienced record enrollment and growth over the last several years in both our undergraduate and graduate programs. Additionally, Elmhurst University has been identified by US News & World Report as the best regional university in Illinois, and among the Top 15 Colleges and Universities in the Midwest for Social Mobility and Innovation. Elmhurst University is an institution that encourages diversity, equity and inclusion in all its forms and welcomes all to apply.

The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities will be to market, provide administrative support, and teach in the graduate program (M.S. in Geographic Information Systems) and graduate certificate programs (Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and Graduate Certificate in Human Geography for Advanced Placement), with an ability to teach undergraduate courses as needed. This position will collaborate extensively with the Office of Admission to grow enrollment for the graduate GIS program offerings. Additionally, Program Director responsibilities include recruiting and managing instructors in the Program.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. preferred; Masters in GIS plus five years research or professional experience or additional credentialing/licensure will be considered.
• Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in GIS and spatial analysis using the Esri product suite
• Flexibility to teach courses in all modalities (Masters & Certificate –online; undergraduate – day/night/online/in-person)
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, including extensions, and ArcGIS Online
• Familiarity with other apps and Esri tools, such as Hub, StoryMaps, ArcScene
• Familiarity with presenting location-based analytics using intuitive and interactive data visualizations; remote sensing, geoprocessing, applying analysis tools and applications to a variety of disciplines; and cartographic skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Python and/or Arcade.
• Subject matter expertise in a GIS specialty, e.g., environmental applications, crime analysis, business geographics, public health, etc.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions. Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move object.

Work Hours

Full-time faculty teach 6 courses per year. Candidates for this position will teach four (4) courses and will receive two (2) course releases (one in Fall semester & one in Spring semester) for Program Director responsibilities. This position begins Fall 2023.

Posting Date

01/27/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter, as well as a statement of teaching philosophy.

Applicants who proceed in the process will be asked to submit additional materials including transcripts, a diversity statement, and three letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references.

Questions can be directed to the search committee co-chairs, Kimberly Lawler-Sagarin (ksagarin@elmhurst.edu) or Carrie Hewitt (hewittc@elmhurst.edu). Screening of applicants will begin the week of February 19, 2023. Starting date is Fall 2023.

For more information on the graduate program and certificates: (https://www.elmhurst.edu/academics/departments/geography-gis/programs/ms-geographic-information-systems-gis/).

Please be aware that as a continued emphasis on keeping our community safe and healthy, we will require all faculty, staff, and students to submit verification of full vaccination for COVID -19.

Elmhurst University is a leading institution of higher education that seamlessly blends liberal learning and professional preparation to help students reach their full potential. Elmhurst University offers more than 70 undergraduate majors, 17 graduate programs, degree-completion programs for busy adults, and the acclaimed Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with developmental disabilities. Elmhurst University is one of the Top 15 Colleges in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report; and U.S. News, Money and Forbes magazines consistently rank Elmhurst as one of the Midwest’s best values in higher education.

Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the University’s mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst University is an EO Employer. Elmhurst University prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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