Temporary Lecturer - GIS

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho invites applications for a Temporary Lecturer in Earth and Spatial Sciences on the Moscow campus. This teaching-intensive role focuses on delivering online courses to support online graduate programs and upper-division undergraduates.

Expect approximately 85% teaching and 15% recruitment/engagement with external partners to develop new GIS-related skill courses. The successful candidate will be committed to quality teaching at the graduate and upper-division undergraduate

Qualifications

• Experience delivering online education.
• Experience delivering upper-division and graduate GIS courses.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching in graduate and upper-division undergraduate programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach online courses for the online graduate and upper-division programs.
• Engage with a variety of industry and agency stakeholders to support the program.
• Develop external opportunities, including new skills courses related to GIS applications.
• Position is approximately 85% teaching and 15% recruitment/engagement; contract renewal possible through May 2029.

Skills

Online teaching experience

GIS courses

Industry engagement

Education

Doctorate in Earth science or related field

Job description

Temporary Lecturer - GIS

Posting Number: TF00068P

Advertising Pay Range: $52,000.00 annually

Location: Moscow

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Position Control Number: 9917

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FTE: 1.0

Contract Basis: Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date: 10/12/2026

FLSA Status: Exempt

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Position Summary

The Department of Earth and Spatial Sciences at the University ofIdaho invites applications for an academic year, Temporary Lecturerin Earth and Spatial Sciences at the Moscow campus.

This teaching-intensive position will be integral in the furtherdevelopment and delivery of online courses supporting the onlinegraduate programs within the department. The successful candidate will be expected to have a commitment toquality teaching at the graduate and upper-division undergraduatelevels. The position is approximately 85% teaching and 15%recruitment and engagement. The position will also interact with avariety of industry and agency stakeholders to help support theprogram and develop external opportunities, such as developing newskills courses related to their application areas. The yearly contract is subject to renewal for up to twoadditional years ending in May 2029.

Unit/Department Summary

https://www.uidaho.edu/science/academics/earth-spatial-sciences

Teaching & Advising: 85%

Scholarship & Creative Activity: 0

Outreach & Extension: 15%

University Service & Leadership: 0

Minimum Education/Degree Required

• Doctorate in Earth science (e.g., geography, geologicalsciences), natural resources (e.g., forestry, range management,wildlife), computer science, data science, or a related field.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in delivering online education.
• Experience in delivering upper division and graduategeographical information systems courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing online courses.
• Experience in developing upper division and graduategeographical information systems courses.
• Familiarity with the land-grant mission.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Posting Date: 10/01/2026

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Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will remain open until filled, however, applicationsreceived on or before October 15, 2026 will receive firstconsideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool ofcandidates is identified.

Background Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.