Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor in Geospatial Analytics
Employer: NC State University
Location: Raleigh, NC
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Posting Number: PG194853EP
Internal Recruitment: No
Working Title: Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor in Geospatial Analytics
Anticipated Hiring Range: Rank and salary commensurate with education and experience.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Job Location: Raleigh, NC
Department: The Center for Geospatial Analytics
About the Department:
The Center for Geospatial Analytics (CGA) at North Carolina State University is a premier interdisciplinary hub dedicated to addressing grand challenges through spatial data science and geospatial analytics. The Center offers a vibrant research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the Geovisualization Lab, where we pioneer cutting-edge open source tools and geospatial approaches. By working across departmental boundaries—spanning computer science, engineering, natural resources, and the social sciences—staff and faculty engage in high-impact projects that range from ecological disease and wildfire ecology to urban growth and agricultural intelligence.
Beyond its robust research portfolio and interdisciplinary network of affiliates, the Center is a recognized leader in geospatial education, offering a collaborative ecosystem that supports professional growth, innovation, and academic excellence. The Center’s academic programs, including the unique Ph.D. in Geospatial Analytics, Graduate Certificate in GIS, the top-ranked professional Master’s in Geospatial Information Science and Technology (MGIST) and undergraduate minor in Geospatial Analytics, are designed to train the next generation of interdisciplinary data scientists and geospatial professionals. At CGA, students and researchers do more than analyze data; they apply geospatial thinking to address pressing environmental and societal challenges. The Center fosters a culture grounded in mentorship, collaboration, and the practical application of theory to real-world problems. By bridging foundational geographic theory, advanced visualization technologies, and community-engaged research, CGA creates an environment where innovation and impact go hand in hand. This commitment to academic rigor, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public impact makes the Center for Geospatial Analytics an ideal destination for professionals seeking a forward-thinking, inclusive, and impact-driven workplace.
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What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
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Essential Job Duties:
The Center for Geospatial Analytics is seeking a highly qualified instructor to join our academic programs at the rank of Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor (non-tenure). The candidates we are seeking are forward-looking instructors with a strong background in both foundational geospatial concepts and skills alongside modern approaches, such as open-source and cloud-based/native platforms, WebGIS, GeoAI, Geospatial Data Science, and a strong interest in innovative geospatial pedagogy and dedication to student success.
This is a full-time, 9-month professional track faculty position with an initial contract of three (3) years, with opportunities for multiple renewals and advancement based on annual performance reviews and progress. The Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor will play an instrumental role in developing and delivering high-quality courses for the Center’s highly-ranked academic programs.
In this role, you will shape students’ learning experiences through 15–18 credit hours of teaching each academic year across the Fall and Spring terms. You will teach courses within the existing curriculum while also having the opportunity to develop new courses that reflect your expertise, interests, and emerging needs in the field of geospatial analytics.
Teaching responsibilities will include:
- An undergraduate- or graduate-level introductory GIS course (3 credit hours)
- The undergraduate Minor Capstone Course, Geospatial Analytics in Practice (1 credit hour; Fall and Spring)
- Two additional undergraduate courses, or a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses, based on program needs and the candidate’s interests. Potential topics for new courses include, but are not limited to, Geospatial AI, Geospatial Ethics, AI and Data Literacy in GIS, Environmental/Public Health/Hydrological Applications, and Geospatial Communication and Cartography.
Service and engagement responsibilities include:
- Participation in the Center’s academic community through student advising and mentoring, including serving as an academic advisor for a portion of MGIST students
- Participation in committees in support of program-level initiatives and outreach, as requested
If you enjoy connecting technical geospatial concepts to practical applications, communicating clearly with students, and collaborating with colleagues to develop and strengthen courses, we encourage you to apply.
Other Responsibilities:
n/a
Minimum Education and Experience:
PhD in GIS, Geospatial Science, Geospatial Analytics, Computational Geography, Remote Sensing, Planning, or a closely related field with demonstrated teaching experience at the university level.
Additionally, for consideration at the Associate Teaching Professor level, a minimum of 5 years of geospatial/GIS-related teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
Other Required Qualifications:
- Experience teaching at least one university-level course in GIS or a closely related field
- Proficiency in GIS technologies (ArcGIS Pro/Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience working with geospatial data and analytical workflows
- Familiarity with computational and/or scripting approaches used in GIS (e.g., Arcade, Python, R, SQL, JavaScript)
- Ability to design aligned course components, including learning objectives, assignments, and assessments that clearly support student learning outcomes
- Familiarity with AI platforms used in instruction (i.e., Google Gemini, Notebook LM, ChatGPT) and geospatial-specific AI tools (ArcGIS AI Assistants, QGIS AI, etc.)
- Ability to communicate complex geospatial concepts clearly to students and effectively collaborates with colleagues across the Center
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two or more years of university-level teaching experience as instructor of record, including at least one undergraduate- or graduate-level GIS course
- Background teaching students in online, synchronous, and/or asynchronous settings, with the ability to support student learning in large-enrollment courses
- Course development skills, with an interest in creating new courses and strengthening the Center’s evolving curriculum
- Experience with Open Source GIS platforms (GRASS, QGIS, etc.)
Required License(s) or Certification(s):
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required: No
Commercial Driver's License required: No
Job Open Date:
09/11/2026
Anticipated Close Date:
10/15/2026: if posting is active we are still accepting and reviewing applications.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
As part of your application please include the following:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Statement: (1-2 pages) Please describe your overall teaching philosophy and specifically how you approach teaching geospatial knowledge and technical skills. Please also discuss how your research and disciplinary background inform your approach to geospatial teaching in interdisciplinary programs, particularly when working with students from varied majors, academic backgrounds, and perspectives.
- Teaching Portfolio (Other Document 1): include
- a sample syllabus from a GIS course you’ve developed and taught as instructor of record (if you have not served as Instructor of Record, a syllabus where you served as TA can be substituted)
- a table listing all courses taught as instructor of record, with GIS courses listed first; Include course title, level (undergraduate/graduate), delivery mode (online/in person/hybrid), number of times taught, and approximate number of students; If you have not been instructor of record, list all GIS courses you have served as a TA and your responsibilities in that course;
- a table listing the geospatial technologies you are familiar with and proficiency level (beginner, intermediate, expert).
Note: References will be requested of finalists.
Position Number: 00112301
Position Type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week): 1.0
Appointment: 9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather: Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events: Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID: 150103 - The Center for Geospatial Analytics
EEO:
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