Lecturer in Geospatial Technologies and Environmental Science

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We welcome applicants with GIS and Geospatial Technologies ( GST ) expertise across a range of environmental applications, including global monitoring and assessment, land use change, natural resources planning, climate change impacts, and environmental justice.

The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources ( RSENR ) is a cross-disciplinary school, with 5 major programs and 4 minors. The Environmental Science Program is the fastest growing major at UVM , with over 500 current students. The Geospatial Technologies ( GST ) Minor includes over 150 students from across the UVM campus, with additional offerings available to non-degree GST Certificate students. These programs provide an applied course of study, where students learn critical professional skills and disciplinary methodologies to help tackle complex environmental problems.

Position : Lecturer, Geospatial Technologies and Environmental Science Programs.

Anticipated start date : August 25, 2025.

Required Qualifications : Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Environmental Planning, Geography or related discipline. Demonstrated expertise in the use of GIS technologies (e.g., ArcGIS Pro) with application to environmental monitoring, modeling and assessment. A record of high-quality instruction in geospatial technologies, environmental science and mentoring support for undergraduate students.

Preferred Qualifications : Demonstrated ability to apply technical geospatial skills to address complex environmental problems across scales (e.g. climate change, water resources, environmental impact analyses, etc.). Expertise in a variety of geospatial tools (e.g. QGIS , R, Google Earth Engine, Python, ENVI , ArcGIS Online, etc.) is preferred. Evidence of the ability to work in a strongly interdisciplinary program and work cooperatively with colleagues from across programs. A demonstrated history of successful scholarship that aligns with the RSENR teacher-scholar model.

Responsibilities : Responsibilities will include participation in the Unit's teaching, mentoring and service activities. The successful candidate will be expected to :

• Instruction (0.8 FTE ) : Teach campus and online undergraduate / graduate courses including ENSC 2300 : Global Environmental Assessment and NR 2430 : Introduction to GIS . Additional courses to round out annual workload assignments may include : NR 2460 : Introduction to Remote Sensing, ENSC 1010 : Introduction to Environmental Science, NR 4430 : Geospatial Practicum, as well as developing other advanced courses in environmental science and geospatial applications (e.g. QGIS and R for geospatial analyses).
• Mentoring (0.1 FTE ) : Mentor undergraduate students in the ENSC and GST programs and work with the RSENR Internship Coordinator to develop and implement GST internship opportunities for students through a formalized (credit -bearing) internship program. Mentor Honors College thesis students and serve on graduate committees.
• Service (0.1 FTE ) : Contribute to the governance of the school through service on committees and ad hoc projects to promote the mission of the school.
• Additional summer salary is possible through teaching online courses in the GST Certificate Program.

Position Workload Assignment : 90 (teaching / mentoring) : 0 (research) : 10 service.

Rank and Salary : Full-time, 9-month, fully benefited appointment. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application : Review of applications will begin on March 30, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. We anticipate a start date of August 25, 2025. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for three references to www.uvmjobs.com. Inquiries about this position should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, jennifer.pontius@uvm.edu.

The Rubenstein School and the University of Vermont are especially interested in candidates who will foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic community through their teaching, scholarship, and service. Applicants should include information about how they will further this goal in their letter of interest.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

Setting : The University of Vermont is situated near Lake Champlain between the Green and Adirondack Mountains and is located in Burlington - consistently voted one of the best small cities in the US, with an increasingly ethnically and culturally diverse population. It was ranked as the #3 Green Campus by the Princeton Review. The Rubenstein School has 57 tenure-track, research, and teaching faculty, 1100 undergraduates, and 150 graduate students in both Master's and Ph.D. programs. The USGS Vermont Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit is based in the Rubenstein School and large research groups include the Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory, Aiken Forestry Science Laboratory (jointly operated with the U.S. Forest Service, Northern Forest Research Station), and Gund Institute for Environment. UVM also has four university-owned research forests and 10 natural areas in the state.

Please note that this is not a tenure-track or research faculty position but is a permanent position with multi-year renewable contracts with guaranteed 1.0 FTE , 9-month position and opportunities to earn additional salary with summer course offerings.

Job Open Date

02 / 07 / 2025

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