Lecturer in Geographic Information Systems

About the University

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success. The university values teaching first, with an emphasis on positive student-instructor interactions and high impact pedagogical practices that facilitate learning.

About the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences 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 GIS, field data collection, spatial data science, Earth data analytics, remote sensing, machine learning, and/or geospatial artificial intelligence. In addition, we seek candidates who can use these skills in GIS courses to engage students from across the Department and University. The Department is home to ten tenure track faculty and four lecturers across four degree-granting programs.

Position Summary

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at MSU Denver is seeking to fill a full-time, non-tenure track lecturer position in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) beginning Fall 2025. The successful candidate would teach 15 credits of GIS and other interdisciplinary courses in the department (e.g., Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, and/or Meteorology) per semester. The candidate will complement the department's strengths in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Applied Geology, and Meteorology.

Responsibilities

Non-tenure track lecturers typically teach 30 credits per academic year, which translates into four or five courses per semester, depending upon credit hours assigned for courses. Courses may include online, face-to-face, HyFlex, or hybrid modalities. Additional information on courses taught in the EAS Department may be found in the MSU Denver Undergraduate Catalog by searching by course prefix.

The successful candidate must be able to work well with undergraduate students from a variety of backgrounds and ages, teaching lower and upper division geospatial sciences courses, as well as courses in other Earth and Atmospheric Sciences disciplines. The successful candidate will also facilitate student learning by introducing real-world problems through spatial data development, modeling, visualization, and analysis, using ArcGIS Pro and other geospatial software.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography with an emphasis in Geospatial Sciences/Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a closely related field
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses in GIS and geospatial sciences, as evidenced by teaching experience, academic transcript, work experience, or other demonstrated experience
• Ability to teach interdisciplinary undergraduate courses in other Earth and Atmospheric Science disciplines
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography with an emphasis in Geospatial Sciences/Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a closely related field
• Experience teaching a variety of geospatial science courses, including courses such as GIS, cartography, spatial modeling, remote sensing, spatial modeling and databases, python scripting, and/or other geospatial science topics
• Experience teaching interdisciplinary courses in other Earth and Atmospheric Sciences disciplines, particularly environmental science and/or geology
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro and/or other geospatial software, applied to both theoretical and applied problems in geography, environmental science, geology, meteorology, and/or sustainable development
• The successful candidate should show a commitment to providing a high-quality educational experience for undergraduate students in a diverse urban setting
• The successful candidate must have the ability to work with the educational needs of a diverse urban population including (but not limited to) students of color, LBGTQIA students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation college students, students with disabilities, nontraditional students, student veterans, and English-language learners

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Department and the University.

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 at Lecturer level. 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.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, please visit our Benefits section.

Instructions to Apply

Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denver's career site, https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver and search for JR103797.

To help us evaluate your potential as a faculty member at MSU Denver, you must submit the following required materials:

• Curriculum vitae that includes names and contact information for three professional references
• Cover letter
• Statement of teaching philosophy highlighting teaching experience, pedagogical approach, and how you would engage a diverse student body in the classroom (2 pages maximum)
• Copies of both unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts

Incomplete applications may not be reviewed; please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of the application.

Ocial transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received through 11:59 PM MST on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Open Until Filled

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver'sbenefits websiteto learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

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 totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Metropolitan 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.