Assistant Professor of Teaching

Ohio State University; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Geography to support the MGIST program, online and in-person. This five-year non-tenure track appointment includes opportunities for renewal and merit-based increases, with potential promotion in the teaching track.

The role involves teaching 7–8 courses annually, developing GIS curriculum, and mentoring students while contributing to program assessment and departmental service.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geographic Information Science (GIS), Remote Sensing, Computer Science, Geosciences, Environmental Science, or closely related field by start of employment.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
• Strong proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach 7–8 courses per academic year in GIS, remote sensing, and related topics.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment for GIS courses.
• Support recruitment and student mentoring in the MGIST program.
• Engage in service activities and departmental committees.
• Deliver rigorous, engaging content in a mostly asynchronous online format.

Skills

GIS proficiency

Teaching excellence

Communication skills

Education

PhD in GIS/related field

Job description

Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Teaching

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Geography

Assistant Professor of Teaching

Department of Geography

College of Arts and Sciences

Position Overview

The Department of Geography at The Ohio State University invites applications for an assistant professor of teaching position in support of our growing online and in-person Master's in Geographic Information Science and Technology (MGIST). This is a five-year non-tenure track academic appointment with an expectation of renewal based on satisfactory performance. The position is subject to annual merit pay increases as well as promotion to associate professor of teaching and professor of teaching. The university provides a clear pathway for professional advancement for its teaching faculty and their home departments through its non-tenure track promotion process.

Performance Objectives

This position supports and advances Ohio State's MGIST program -an online and in-person master's degree designed for working professionals who wish to deepen their expertise in geographic information science and technology and further their careers in the rapidly growing field of geospatial science. The program's flexible format enables students to complete coursework on their own schedule while engaging with cutting-edge topics in GIS and spatial science.

In addition to supporting the MGIST, this position may also contribute to the department's in-person undergraduate and graduate offerings in GIS.

The successful candidate will teach 7-8 courses per academic year. Depending on departmental needs and the candidate's background and interests, these courses may cover areas such as GIS foundations, cartography, remote sensing, spatial analysis and modeling, spatial databases, machine learning and artificial intelligence in GIS, software development and project management, and ethics and professionalism. Applicants may want to consult Ohio State's AI Fluency initiative to better understand how AI is being used across campus.

The successful candidate must be comfortable designing and delivering rigorous and engaging course content in a mostly asynchronous online format and producing high-quality online instructional materials. Applicants should note that the MGIST serves a distinct student population of working professionals who are seeking graduate-level qualifications to advance their careers and who are very likely to return to professional practice. Our students bring substantial workplace experience, expect immediately applicable training, and value flexible, practice-oriented, and professionally relevant instruction.

Beyond teaching, the successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development and program assessment for GIS courses and may support recruitment as well as student mentoring in the MGIST program. The successful candidate will also be expected to serve on department committees and undertake other service activities in support of the MGIST.

We are hoping to hire for an Autumn 2027 start, although a Spring 2027 start date is also possible.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required :

• Ph.D. in Geographic Information Science (GIS), Remote Sensing, Computer Science, Geosciences, Environmental Science, or a closely related field by the start date of employment.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
• Strong proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student