Job ID: 258414
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Founded in 1958, Columbus State University, with an enrollment of nearly 8,000, is part of the University System of Georgia. CSU offers more than 70 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is ranked among the top public regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Columbus, located 100 miles southwest of Atlanta and the second-largest city in Georgia, is recognized as a vibrant and contemporary cultural community - https://visitcolumbusga.com.

Columbus State University has a nationally recognized track record of partnership and outreach through efforts such as the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and its own residence - the Spencer House - in Oxford, England. The University has two primary campus locations in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS and Ft. Benning, the U.S. Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about the University visit our website at www.ColumbusState.edu.

Inclusion is one of Columbus State University's values. The 2018-2023 Strategic Plan specifically states that we will work "to attain a level of diversity among faculty and staff that more closely reflects the student population." The range of diverse students at CSU is reflected by the diverse student organizations, including Collegiate 100 Men of CSU, Collegiate Women of Columbus State University, Minority Association of Premedical/Prehealth Students, Pride +, CHispA, and others.

Job Summary

The Department of History and Geography at Columbus State University invites applications for the position of Limited Term Lecturer of GIS/Geography. The successful candidate will primarily teach upper and lower division courses in GIS, and they will have opportunities to teach World Regional Geography courses as well as occasional upper-level courses in cultural and urban Geography. The candidate will serve as the coordinator for the GIS Certificate program and will have considerable scope to help develop and expand the study of GIS in the region. All applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student body. The start date is August 1, 2023.

The College of Letters and Sciences values cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include a 5/5 load, teaching lower and upper division courses in GIS and Geography each semester; serving as primary coordinator of the GIS certificate program and supervising GIS interships; mentoring and advising students; fostering an environment of professionalism and collaboration; working continuously to improve history and geography education; and engaging in practices that support the University's focus on student engagement and active learning.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D in GIS or Geography, strong ABD candidates will be considered, but degree must be in hand by the start date. The candidate will also need to have the ability to teach introductory and advanced courses in GIS.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have University teaching experience, experience in Digital Humanities, and candidates who demonstrate the potential for continued professional development, scholarship, and community engagement.

Required Documents to Attach

Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit if selected for interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.

Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to offer.)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Copy of recent scholarly work
• Three references with e-mails and current telephone numbers (letters of recommendation will be required if a candidate is accepted for an on-campus interview)

All applications and required documents must be submitted using Columbus State University's online employment site and a complete packet must be submitted for full consideration. If applicable, any international transcripts must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluator prior to submission.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Gary Sprayberry, Chair of the Department of History and Geography. Give him a call at 706-507-8356 or send an email to sprayberry_gary@columbusstate.edu.

Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a sense of belongingness for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Other Information

Columbus State University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!


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