Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver | |
United States, Colorado, Denver | |
April 15, 2024 | |
DepartmentEarth and Atmospheric Science
Position Summary The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in Geographic Information Science (GIS) to expand the department's current strengths in GIS and Geography. The successful candidate would teach 24 credits of GIS courses each year beginning in fall 2024. MSU Denver is a predominantly undergraduate, public, urban, minority-serving institution on the Auraria Campus in the heart of downtown Denver. The university values teaching first, with an emphasis on small class sizes to better facilitate student-instructor interactions. The houses a Bachelor's degree in Geography with an optional GIS emphasis, a minor in GIS, and a certificate in GIS. We prefer candidates with expertise in remote sensing, field data collection, spatial data science, Earth data analytics, and/or machine learning. In addition, we seek candidates who can use these skills in GIS courses to engage students from across the university and with the greater GIS community. The department is home to eleven tenure track faculty and three lecturers across four degree-granting programs. The candidate will complement the department's strengths in Geography, Environmental Science, Geology, and Meteorology. Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences are committed to in our work toward educational equity and promotinga culture of access and inclusionfor our students, staff, and faculty.We seek to sustain an inclusive community where all individuals are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and are provided proper resources and skillsets to be successful. This success is not limited to our discipline-focused education, but also to the broader development of our students as engaged citizens and valued contributorsto the discipline, the community, andsociety. At MSU Denver, we recognize the value of everyone and every group as part of an inclusive community of belonging. The College of Letters, Arts and Sciences has a vibrant statement on that highlights those values. Differences can include but are not limited to culture, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, language, sex, physical appearance, pregnancy, marital/partner status, age, (dis)ability, neurodiversity, creed, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, class, education, gender identity/expression, veteran status, political affiliation, political philosophy, and more. We recognize that these differences can be visible or invisible. Duties/Responsibilities The duties of the position entail:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Salary for Announcement The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $62,000 at Assistant Professor rank. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training. Instruction to Apply Complete applications received by March 3, 2024 at 11:59 PMMSTwill receive full consideration, however applications will be accepted after this date until the position is lled. Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denver's career site, and search for JR102046. Please include the following documents with your application: 1. Curriculum vitae 2. Letter of application 3. Statement of teaching philosophy highlighting teaching experience, pedagogical approach, and how you would engage a diverse student body in the classroom (2 pages maximum) 4. Statement of research interests and how undergraduates would be included (2 pages maximum) 5. Copies of unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts 6. Names and contact information for three professional references **Applicants will notice on the application portal there is one location (the resume/cover letter submission field) to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application. Internal applicants must apply through their MSU Denver Workday Home page, searching 'Find Jobs'. Ocial transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire. Open Until Filled Posting RepresentativeTanya Rogowsky Posting Representative Emailtrogowsk@msudenver.edu BenefitsMSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link: The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at . Diversity StatementMetropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success. |