Visiting Assistant Professor (2 year) in GIS/Environmental Science at Villanova University
The Department of Geography and the Environment invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track visiting assistant professor position to teach at the undergraduate and possibly graduate level starting in August 2019. The position is for one year, with possible renewal for a second year. The ideal candidate will teach introductory Environmental Science and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) courses, as well as courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The department’s overarching objective is to integrate the disciplines of geography and environmental science in seeking to understand the spatial patterns of human systems and landscapes, environmental processes, and the effects of people on the environment. The Department of Geography and the Environment offers a B.S. degree in Environmental Science, B.A. degrees in Geography and Environmental Studies, and a M.S. degree in Environmental Science. For a more detailed description of the Department, please consult http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/geoenv.html. Teaching responsibilities include lecture and laboratory courses at the undergraduate and possibly graduate levels. Teaching responsibilities are 24 contact hours per year typically divided into a 4/4 teaching load. The position may further entail the supervision of undergraduate student research. A Ph.D. in environmental science or a related discipline and/or MS with suitable professional / practitioner experience is required. Previous teaching experience is highly preferred. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. For more information and to apply, see https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/15303. Review of application materials will begin February 15, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled.
