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Part-Time Lecturer - Geographic Information Studies (GIS)

About the Opportunity

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities is the home of the Experiential Liberal Arts. Through its research, teaching, and engagement missions, the college collaborates across the university, the Northeastern network, and partners around the globe. We are strongly committed to fostering excellence through diversity and enthusiastically welcome applications from members of groups underrepresented in academia.

Responsibilities:

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Northeastern University seeks applicants for Part-Time Lecturers to teach introductory and advanced courses in geographic information systems (GIS) for graduate students in the humanities and social sciences.

The Introductory course establishes foundational skills in spatial analysis, data structure and management, and cartographic visualization. Covers introductory concepts and tools in geographic information systems. Assignments apply concepts covered in lectures and a project in students' fields of interest. The Advanced class is a project-based course that offers students an opportunity to practice greater depth in the analysis of urban spatial data focused on urban systems (social, built, and natural).

Positions available throughout the year contingent upon enrollment and department need.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have an MS or PhD in GIS or geography, or an advanced degree in a related field. Candidates should show evidence of successful teaching using ArcGIS, ideally with ESRI certification. Priority will be given to candidates with 2-3 years of professional experience in government, urban planning, or other applied setting. Applicants who are familiar with policy-oriented research applications across a broad array of the social sciences and humanities are especially welcome.

Documents to Submit:

Cover letter and CV.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


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