Position Purpose
To support the instructional and research activities of the Geography Department by applying knowledge and skill in GIS, spatial analysis, and related computer technology.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Geography or a closely related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of relevant laboratory/research experience.
Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge, experience, and skills with geospatial software, especially Esri's ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
- Experience teaching/supporting students at the university level.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to present information in a clear manner.
- Competency with quantitative/statistical analytical methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Ability to work independently and manage a variety of projects in a timely manner.
Preferred Qualifications
- Willingness to learn new geospatial software and methods and stay up-to-date in a changing field.
- Basic familiarity with coding in one or more languages such as R, Python, or JavaScript, and willingness to develop coding skills further.
- Readiness to collaborate on developing and improving the department's GIS curriculum and community.
Teaching (70%)
- Serves as lab instructor and teaching assistant for GIS classes offered by the Geography Department at the introductory and intermediate levels.
- Teaches lab sessions and assists in the instruction of those GIS classes, including grading, answering student questions, and addressing technical problems.
- Collaborates with faculty to develop curricula and advise the use of hardware and software to achieve their learning objectives.
Research (20%)
- Collaborates with faculty and other members of the department in research activities that require GIS operations, including spatial analysis and cartography.
- Supports graduate and undergraduate students with geospatial research methods, workflows, and troubleshooting.
Service (10%)
- Maintains the software, hardware, and network of the department's Rahr computer teaching lab to ensure they are in a functional condition for class teaching, including but not limited to periodically cleaning hard drives, re-imaging computers, replacing outdated devices, and daily troubleshooting.
- Manages computer lab for classes inside and outside the department, including coordinating schedules, maintaining the lab space, and communicating lab policies.
- Contributes to management of other departmental hardware, such as the large-format plotter.
- Maintains communication with the department administrators and provides support as needed, including but not limited to website maintenance, social media, marketing, and graphic design.
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