Assistant Professor of Geography and Geospatial Sciences

Inside Higher Ed; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Kennesaw, Georgia seeks an Assistant Professor of Geography and Geospatial Sciences. The ideal candidate will have a Doctorate in Geography or a related field and experience in GeoAI. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, developing innovative curriculum, and engaging in research. This full-time, tenure-track position offers a competitive salary and a start date in August 2026.

Qualifications

• A Terminal/Doctorate degree in Geography or related discipline at the time of hire.
• Evidence of expertise in GeoAI application in geographic research fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in geography and geospatial sciences.
• Develop and teach GeoAI courses.
• Engage in scholarship in GeoAI and collaborate with students.

Skills

Expertise in GeoAI

Teaching experience

Research in geography

Mentoring students

Education

Terminal/Doctorate degree in Geography or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Geography and Geospatial Sciences

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 290407

Kennesaw State University (KSU) is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) with a focus on student-centered, research-driven teaching. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs to a large student population and supports a new strategic plan for 2024-2025. For more information, visit the official site.

About the Department and College

The Department of Geography and Anthropology is a student-centered department of excellence focused on understanding human and environmental systems. The Norman J. Radow College of Humanities & Social Sciences includes eight departments and offers more than 80 programs. The college emphasizes workforce readiness, civic engagement, and experiential learning.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Geography and Geospatial Sciences in the Department of Geography and Anthropology. The preferred start date is August 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position and work is within the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities will align with department needs and include lower- and upper-level undergraduate courses in geography and geospatial sciences; developing and teaching upper-level GeoAI (Geospatial Artificial Intelligence) courses; and mentoring students in the candidate's research areas.
• Teach courses of variable size and modality, including large classes.
• Engage in scholarship in GeoAI with collaborative opportunities with faculty and students to reinforce a robust curriculum.
• Provide service to degree programs, the department, college, university, and the professional community.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• A Terminal/Doctorate degree (or foreign equivalent) in Geography, Geospatial Sciences, Geographic Information Science (GIS), or a related discipline, at the time of hire.
• Evidence of expertise in the development and/or application of GeoAI in one or more geographic/geospatial research fields (e.g., natural disasters, climate change, public health, environmental studies, economic development, urbanization, population dynamics, or cultural diffusion).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching lower-division general education courses in geography and geospatial sciences.
• Experience developing and teaching advanced GeoAI courses and other geospatial science offerings.
• Experience teaching upper-division courses in Environmental Geography, Sustainability, Regional Geography, and/or Systematic Geography.
• Demonstrated effectiveness teaching in varying course sizes, including large classes.
• Experience teaching online, hybrid, and in-person large-section courses.
• Evidence of scholarship beyond GeoAI in geography or geospatial sciences.

Required Documents to Attach

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official upon hire)
• Names, phone numbers, and emails of at least 3 references
• Teaching philosophy (2 pages) including how the candidate will advance student success at KSU
• Research statement (2 pages)
• Evidence of scholarship (upload as Additional Documents)
• Course evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness (upload as Additional Documents)

Application Timeline

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by October 19, 2025.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, contact Dr. Jun Tu, [e-mail].

Additional Information

For technical support or assistance with the application, contact the Shared Services Center at [phone] or [e-mail]. See the posting for details about the search chair and faculty jobs inquiries.

USG Core Values and Equal Employment Opportunity

The University System of Georgia upholds the values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. See USG policy for details. Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The university prohibits harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or related forms of discrimination. For more information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at [e-mail].

Background Check

Final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation as per USG policy. Additional screenings may apply per position requirements.