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Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI · 12 mo ago
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About the role

The Michigan State University Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences is seeking up to 5 full-time Fixed-Term Assistant Instructor/Instructor, Assistant/Associate/Full Professors to teach up to eight courses per year. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise or experience in teaching physical geography, geospatial tools and technologies, and/or human geography.

Responsibilities

  • Teach an introductory physical geography lab course.

  • Revise the contents of the physical geography lab course, including both physical and geospatial/GIS assignments.

  • Engage with students to answer questions and troubleshoot technical issues.

  • Work constructively with diverse student populations.

  • Assist physical geography faculty in their courses, including grading, content proofing and development.

  • Teach online or in-person courses on introductory and intermediate topics in cartography and GIS.

  • Teach introductory topics in remote sensing.

  • Teach online or in-person courses on subjects such as the regional geography of the U.S., introduction to human geography, or the interaction of people and the environment.

Requirements

  • This position requires a Bachelor's degree for the ranks of Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term, or a Master’s degree for Instructor-Fixed Term, or a PhD for the ranks of Assistant, Associate or Full Professors-Fixed Term, from an accredited university in Geography or related field.

  • We are searching for candidates with expertise or experience teaching in:

    • Physical geography – including the use of geospatial tools and technologies (for example, GIS and remote sensing) for physical geography work;
    • Geospatial tools and technology;
    • Human geography.

  • Candidates must have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence and/or significant work experience related to the teaching assignment (for example, content proofing and development, answering student questions, troubleshooting technical issues, grading, calculating final grades, and working with a diverse student population).

  • Candidates must have the ability to teach at the undergraduate level and create in-person and online content for geography courses.

Qualifications

  • A Doctorate in Geography or related field is required for the ranks of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors-Fixed Term.

  • A Bachelor's degree is required for the ranks of Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term or Instructor-Fixed Term.

Skills

  • Excellent teaching skills.

  • Experience with geospatial tools and technologies.

  • Ability to teach online and in-person courses.

  • Experience with remote sensing.

  • Experience with cartography and GIS.

  • Experience with teaching human geography.

Benefits

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Review of Applications Begins On 07/15/2025.

Website

For more information, please visit geo.msu.edu or onGEO.msu.edu.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

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