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Texas A&M University - Faculty Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Instructional Assistant Professor (GIST) in College Station, Texas
Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Instructional Assistant Professor (GIST) Geography
Location College Station, TX, USA
Open Date 8/8/2024
Position ID 142659
Description
The Department of Geography in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor in Geographic Information Science and Technology. This academic professional non-tenure track position will support our B.S. degree programs in Geography and Geographic Science and Technology, and the online Masters of Geoscience program. The successful candidate must have a primary commitment to education and the development of professionals in the broad geospatial technology field but will also be expected to take on service roles within the Department and/or the College. Interest and experience in teaching field-oriented classes, especially GNSS, and engaging students in high-impact experiences and projects are desirable. Instructional faculty are eligible for renewable annual employment contracts. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach both residential and online courses (3 course equivalents per semester). This is a nine-month full-time annual appointment with an anticipated start date of January 2025.
The Department of Geography ( artsci.tamu.edu/geography ) has twenty-two faculty members with strengths in biogeography, climatology, geographic information science and technology (GIST), geomorphology, human geography, and human-environment relationships. We are one of eighteen departments in the College of Arts & Sciences ( http://artsci.tamu.edu ).
Texas A&M University, a land-, sea-, and space-grant university, is located in a metropolitan area with a dynamic and international community of 273,000 people.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in teaching face-to-face, online, and blended classes is desired.
Candidates must be student-focused and dedicated to providing high quality education for a range of students.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Geography or related field or have a Master's degree in Geography or related field and significant teaching experience at the college/school level in the field or in a related field.
Application Instructions
Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching, research, and service as applicable, and three confidential reference letteres. All information will be submitted via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/149559. We will begin reviewing applications on September 15, 2024.
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. David Cairns at cairns@tamu.edu and Dr. Carmen Brysch at carmen.brysch@tamu.edu.