GIST Lecturer Position at UTK Department of Geography & Sustainability for Fall 2024



Location:

UTK

Open Date:

Feb 9, 2024

Description:

The Department of Geography & Sustainability at The University of Tennessee Knoxville invites applications for a one-year appointment for a Lecturer in Geographic Information Science & Technology (GIS&T), with the possibility for renewal. The instructor will be expected to teach four (4) classes per semester at the lower and upper division levels in GIS&T using both in-person and fully online delivery modes. The instructor will also have the opportunity to teach classes during summer and mini terms for additional pay. Candidates with experience in engaging GIS&T students with local communities are especially encouraged to apply. The position comes with a faculty office in the Burchfiel Geography Building, use of a laptop computer, access to department research labs, and funds for conference travel or other professional development. This is a full-time, non tenure-track faculty position with a promotion ladder. This position is annually renewed subject to funding availability and adequate performance by the successful applicant.    The Department of Geography & Sustainability at the University of Tennessee maintains expertise in human geography, physical geography, sustainability, and GIS&T. The department offers a BS degree in GIS&T, and BA degrees in both Geography and Sustainability, as well as MS and PhD degrees in Geography. The Knoxville Campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.    Requirements:  The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. by the initial start date, the ability to teach GIS&T courses, and some previous teaching experience. The candidate must be able to physically relocate to Knoxville, TN.  Location: The University of Tennessee at Knoxville is the flagship educational institution in the State of Tennessee. The Department of Geography & Sustainability has its own modern building at the heart of campus, with an office for the lecturer. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta and the Great Smoky Mountains. Knoxville and its surrounding counties have a metropolitan population of over 850,000. The Knoxville region houses many leading science agencies, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station.  Start Date: The successful candidate will begin in the Fall Term (Aug 1, 2024).   To apply:   Candidates should apply through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/140891.  Please send a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing your interest in the position and teaching experience, evidence of past teaching ability/experience (such as syllabi or evaluations), and the names and email addresses of three references. Review of applications will begin March 8, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. All inquiries should be directed to Dr. Melissa Hinten, Search Committee Chair, Department of Geography and Sustainability, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996 (mhinten@utk.edu).  The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. 


Qualifications:

Candidate must have a Ph.D. by the initial start date.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or oed@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.