Job DescriptionSummary:Skidmore College invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position as manager of the GIS Center for Interdisciplinary Research beginning August 1, 2027. This is an initial 3-year appointment period and renewable. This position is 11-months per year.
Responsibilities:
- Teaches 3 sections of Introduction to GIS and one section of Advanced GIS
- Assists with the development of the GIS Center
- Supports faculty research and curriculum development
- Stewards the Center's GIS software, data, and learning resources in partnership with relevant campus units.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in GIS, geography, spatial data science, or related field required.
- Minimum of five years' experience in GIS, spatial analysis, or related field.
Preferred:
- PhD in relevant field
- Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate students
- Leadership and supervisory experience
Competencies:
- Expertise in GIS technologies, spatial analysis, and data visualization
- Proficiency with ESRI and related GIS platforms
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines and build partnerships
- Excellent communication skills (presenting, training, consulting)
- Strategic thinking and program development capabilities
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on November 10, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Apply online: www.skidmore.edu/hr
Salary: $89,590 (increases based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement)
Skidmore College offers a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits plans provide choice and flexibility to support our employees' needs and those of their families. Benefits information: www.skidmore.edu/benefits
All bargaining unit members shall be covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 200 United.
