Lecturer/Assistant Instructional Professor
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Lecturer/Assistant Instructional Professor
The Department of Geography at the University of Florida invites applications for a full‑time, 12‑month, non‑tenure track Lecturer/Assistant Instructional Professor position in Geographic Information Science and Geographic Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI), beginning August 2026.
Job DescriptionThe appointment is renewable and eligible for promotion. The instructor will teach a sequence of foundational and advanced GIS courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, design curriculum, contribute to program and curriculum development, and mentor students. Additional duties include outreach, recruitment, and engagement with university resources such as Geo Plan and Hi Per Gator .
Classification TitleLecturer/Assistant Instructional Professor
ClassificationMinimum Requirements
- PhD degree in Geography, Geographic Information Science, Data or Computer Sciences, or a related field
- Demonstrated track record of high‑quality college‑ or university‑level teaching experience in GIScience
- Evidence of ability to teach core and advanced courses in GIScience, such as Foundations of GIS, Geovisualization and Map Design, and GIS Programming
- Demonstrated record of teaching with multiple geospatial platforms (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, etc.)
- Experience with online course development and instruction
- Ability to develop and teach new advanced GIScience courses (Web GIS, advanced geospatial modeling, GIS for field data collection, etc.)
- Experience teaching basics of cloud‑based development environments and/or high‑performance computing for geospatial data and models
- Ability to incorporate Large Language Models into GIScience course materials
Teaching load: three courses each fall and spring and two in summer. Courses will cover foundational mapping and spatial data structures, GIS programming in Python and Java, Web‑GIS, cloud‑based development, high‑performance computing, and Large Language Models. The instructor will maintain high‑quality training while balancing large‑enrollment and classroom‑based software courses.
BenefitsEligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes state medical, dental, and vision plans; life and disability coverage; multiple retirement options; and paid time away and university holidays.
SalaryCompetitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, and full benefits package.
EEO StatementThe University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Application InstructionsSubmit an online application and provide the following components: letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching experiences and potential course offerings, evidence of teaching effectiveness, sample syllabi, and references.
Selection TimelineApplications will be reviewed beginning November 10, 2025 and the position will remain open until filled.
ContactSearch Committee Chair, Dr. Kevin Ash, kash
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