What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor in Geographic Information Systems position at Skidmore College?
Summary
The Environmental Studies and Sciences (ESS) Department at Skidmore College is looking to fill a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) Position in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial data science, beginning fall of 2025 (courses begin 9 / 3 / 2025). This position is currently non-renewable beyond the one-year appointment. The ESS Department is particularly interested in an interdisciplinary, natural scientist who explores the impact of land-use patterns on ecological dynamics in natural and human-dominated settings. The person filling this position will teach sections of Introductory GIS, one Advanced GIS class, and perhaps, contribute to other innovative courses within the ESS curriculum. Drone teaching experience is preferred but not required. The successful candidate will also advise a team of undergraduate GIS lab peer tutors and TAs. Faculty at Skidmore College teach 18 contact hours (typically a 2-2 or 2-3 teaching load, depending on the courses / labs).
Skidmore is a residential liberal arts college located in Saratoga Springs, NY that is focused on quality teaching, research, and student experiential learning. Saratoga Springs is located near the southern end of the Adirondack Park and three hours from New York City, Boston, MA, and Montreal, Canada.
Education : PhD is required.
A complete application requires the following : CV, cover letter, teaching statement, and the names of two references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary range : $66k-$70k
Pay Ranges :
The hiring rate for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria :
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic discipline (faculty pay ranges reflect 9-month annual salary).
- Unique applicable skills.
EEO STATEMENT
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.
Please note that Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and as such, applicants must have the ability to legally work within the United States.
All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered bya collective bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services Employees International Union, Local 200United.
Salary : $66,000 - $70,000
