Lecturer/Assistant Instructional Professor

About the Role

The Department of Geography at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track Lecturer/Assistant Instructional Professor position in Geographic Information Science and Geographic Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI), beginning in August 2026. We seek a dedicated and innovative instructor who will substantially contribute to the department’s instructional mission and key focus areas in GIScience and GeoAI.

The expected teaching load is three courses each fall and spring and two in the summer. The appointment is renewable and eligible for promotion; applicants should be committed to long-term growth and excellence in instruction and program development, as this position is not transferable to a tenure-track research appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach a sequence of foundational and advanced GIS courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including:
  • Foundational courses covering essential concepts in mapping, spatial data structures, and geospatial analysis using proprietary and open-source GIS platforms
  • Advanced courses such as GIS Programming (Python & Java) and Web GIS, with attention to rapidly growing technologies like cloud-based development environments, high-performance computing, and Large Language Models
• Maintain high-quality training while balancing the needs of large-enrollment and classroom-based software courses
• Contribute to program and curriculum development, certificate administration, and research mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students
• Engage in outreach and recruitment, and collaborate with university resources such as GeoPlan and HiPerGator
• Develop courses for UF Quest and the CLAS Beyond120 programs

Requirements

• PhD degree in Geography, Geographic Information Science, Data or Computer Sciences, or a related field
• Demonstrated track record of high-quality college- or university-level teaching experience in GIScience
• Evidence of ability to teach core and advanced courses in GIScience, such as Foundations of GIS, Geovisualization and Map Design, and GIS Programming
• Commitment to working in a learning environment that values diversity of thought and is free from discrimination

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of teaching with multiple geospatial platforms (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, etc.)
• Experience with online course development and instruction
• Ability to develop and teach one or more new advanced GIScience courses, such as Web GIS, advanced geospatial modeling, GIS for field data collection, or other relevant topics
• Experience teaching basics of cloud-based development environments and/or high-performance computing for geospatial data and models
• Ability to incorporate student exercises with Large Language Models into GIScience course materials

About the Department and University

The University of Florida is an R1 university ranked nationally as the #7 public university by US News & World Report. UF supports dynamic cohorts of 45,000 undergraduate students and 19,000 graduate students. The university is home to the HiPerGator 3.0 Supercomputer and HiPerGator AI, one of the most powerful GPU-enabled AI systems in U.S. higher education.

The Department of Geography has 21 active faculty members, with excellence in teaching and research across a broad spectrum of focus areas. It offers BS/BA, MS/MA, and PhD degree tracks, including online and distance learning options for coursework. The department provides minor and certificate programs in GIScience and GeoAI, and features two instructional computer labs and an immersive classroom with an OmniGlobe. UF provides access to Windows-based software applications via the online computing environment UFApps—including ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, GeoDa, and ENVI—from any computing device, at any time.

Location

UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The region offers a beautiful climate, extensive parks, and recreational areas for year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. Gainesville features large college sports programs, museums, a performing arts center, and highly rated schools, including magnet and International Baccalaureate programs.

Pay

Expected salary range: $95,000 - $105,000.

Benefits

This faculty position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• State medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and disability coverage
• Multiple retirement options
• Paid time away and university holidays