Kennesaw State University
Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Science
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, United States, 30152
About Us
For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 students. Our high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.
Our vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and accountability. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.
Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Department Information
The Department of Geography and Anthropology offers a diverse range of programs including degrees in Anthropology, Geography, and Geospatial Sciences, minors in Anthropology, Environmental Studies, and Geography, and certificates in Geographic Information Sciences and Land Surveying. Our faculty conduct research on space and culture in our community and around the globe. They are passionate about teaching and researching with undergraduates. Visit the department home page at: https://radow.kennesaw.edu/geoanth/.
With more than 400 full-time faculty and 8,500 degree-seeking students, the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences prepares the next generation of leaders in a wide array of fields to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century and become contributing citizens in a global society. The home of three Schools and eight Departments, the College offers more than 80 graduate and undergraduate programs of study in both traditional and interdisciplinary fields. RCHSS provides students experiential learning opportunities to enable them to develop leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, as well as a strong sense of civic engagement.
The College and the School are committed to the success of our students, faculty, staff, and communities. We seek candidates whose experience has prepared them to fulfill that commitment and engage our students, partners, and stakeholders effectively.
Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Science (GIS) in the Department of Geography and Anthropology with a preferred start date of August 2025. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
* Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in GIScience and other related disciplines according to the department's needs.* Service to the Department, College, University, Profession, and Community is expected.* Scholarship/Research expectations.
Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.
Required Qualifications
* A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, with the primary focus on GIS or a closely related discipline. The required degree must be earned by the start date.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in any aspect of GIScience such as spatial big data, artificial intelligence (deep learning and machine learning), programming (Python, APIs, and other scripting languages), and/or Web GIS.* Evidence of scholarship/creative activities* Experience teaching online or hybrid courses
Required Documents to Attach
* CV* Cover Letter* Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)* Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references* Teaching philosophy (limited to 2 pages) including how the candidate will advance student success at KSU* Research interest (limited to 2 pages)* Evidence of scholarship/creative activities (Upload as Additional Document)
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 students. Our high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.
Our vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and accountability. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.
Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Department Information
The Department of Geography and Anthropology offers a diverse range of programs including degrees in Anthropology, Geography, and Geospatial Sciences, minors in Anthropology, Environmental Studies, and Geography, and certificates in Geographic Information Sciences and Land Surveying. Our faculty conduct research on space and culture in our community and around the globe. They are passionate about teaching and researching with undergraduates. Visit the department home page at: https://radow.kennesaw.edu/geoanth/.
With more than 400 full-time faculty and 8,500 degree-seeking students, the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences prepares the next generation of leaders in a wide array of fields to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century and become contributing citizens in a global society. The home of three Schools and eight Departments, the College offers more than 80 graduate and undergraduate programs of study in both traditional and interdisciplinary fields. RCHSS provides students experiential learning opportunities to enable them to develop leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, as well as a strong sense of civic engagement.
The College and the School are committed to the success of our students, faculty, staff, and communities. We seek candidates whose experience has prepared them to fulfill that commitment and engage our students, partners, and stakeholders effectively.
Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Science (GIS) in the Department of Geography and Anthropology with a preferred start date of August 2025. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
* Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in GIScience and other related disciplines according to the department's needs.* Service to the Department, College, University, Profession, and Community is expected.* Scholarship/Research expectations.
Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.
Required Qualifications
* A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, with the primary focus on GIS or a closely related discipline. The required degree must be earned by the start date.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in any aspect of GIScience such as spatial big data, artificial intelligence (deep learning and machine learning), programming (Python, APIs, and other scripting languages), and/or Web GIS.* Evidence of scholarship/creative activities* Experience teaching online or hybrid courses
Required Documents to Attach
* CV* Cover Letter* Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)* Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references* Teaching philosophy (limited to 2 pages) including how the candidate will advance student success at KSU* Research interest (limited to 2 pages)* Evidence of scholarship/creative activities (Upload as Additional Document)
Incomplete applications will not be considered.