Lecturer / Senior Lecturer Job at University of Maryland
Posting Details
Vaccine Protocol
Posting Details
Position Number:
1P0000
Title:
Lecturer
Functional Title:
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer
Category Status:
03-Faculty-Non-Tenured,Term Contr
Applicant Search Category:
Faculty
University Authorized FTE:
100
Unit:
BSOS-Geography
Hiring Range Minimum:
Hiring Range Maximum:
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Center for Geospatial Information Science is searching for one full-time lecturer at the rank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in geospatial information science. The candidates will provide expert teaching support for the Master of Sciences in Geospatial Information Sciences (MSGIS) Program. This program is designed to provide cutting-edge education and training in GIS, remote sensing, data science, and computing. This position is expected to start in January 2023 with the successful candidate assuming full teaching responsibilities in the spring 2023 semester. The position available will be filled at a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level, commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
(1) The candidates must have a Ph.D. by time of appointment; (2) The candidates must have expertise in geospatial information sciences (i.e. GIS, remote sensing, computing) to be able to provide advanced teaching in this field.
Preferences:
(1) teaching experience at the college level (instructor of record for technical classes is preferred); (2) strong computer programming skills, especially Python; (3) development experience for GIS, database, Web or mobile apps; and (4) experience in data science and machine learning.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Applicants should submit a personal statement, a signed and dated CV, and a list of 3-5 references with the names and contact information. For best consideration, applications are due no later than
October 31, 2022. The search will continue until a suitable candidate is appointed. Applicants with questions related to the position should reach out to Jack Ma (jma3@umd.edu) for clarification.
Further information on this position and on the academic and research programs of the CGIS, the Department, and on the MSGIS program can be found at http://msgis.umd.edu
Further information on this position and on the academic and research programs of the CGIS, the Department, and on the MSGIS program can be found at http://msgis.umd.edu
Posting Date:
09/20/2022
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
10/31/2022
Physical Demands
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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