at Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.Please send resume to chippert@luc.edu and reference job #072891.
LUC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees.
Position Details Position Details Job Title Lecturer Position Title Lecturer Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Location Code SCH OF ENVIRO SUSTAINABILITY (03250A) Department Name SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and ResponsibilitiesLoyola University Chicago is seeking a Lecturer to teach introductory and upper-level courses in Geographic Information Systems ( GIS ) including Introduction to GIS , Advanced GIS , Remote Sensing; teach sophomore-level Environmental Statistics course; develop new courses in GIS and spatial statistics as the technology advances; contribute to new GIS Laboratory; provide students and faculty researchers with fixed-schedule tutoring sessions; contribute to the GIS Certificate program and mentoring students in GIS projects within the GIS Laboratory; develop and engage in research projects during the summer months and apply for grant funding.
QualificationsPhD degree in Geography or related field plus 2 years related experience. Prior experience must include: Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate (master’s-level) courses in Introductory GIS , Advanced GIS , Remote Sensing, GIS Programming, and Environmental Statistics; Teach upper level undergraduate and graduate level courses using Python and R programming languages; Demonstrate proficiency in using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and QGIS to analyze spatial data and remote sensing images in environmental research, teaching, and tutoring; Manage multi-user GIS accounts, databases, and servers; Incorporate undergraduate and graduate students in environmental and geospatial research projects, and mentor them through the research process; Collaborate with government agencies and community-based organizations in applied environmental and geospatial research; Assess students’ skills for placement in appropriate courses.
Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Minimum Education and/or Work ExperiencePhD degree in Geography or related field plus 2 years related experience. Prior experience must include: Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate (master’s-level) courses in Introductory GIS , Advanced GIS , Remote Sensing, GIS Programming, and Environmental Statistics; Teach upper level undergraduate and graduate level courses using Python and R programming languages; Demonstrate proficiency in using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and QGIS to analyze spatial data and remote sensing images in environmental research, teaching, and tutoring; Manage multi-user GIS accounts, databases, and servers; Incorporate undergraduate and graduate students in environmental and geospatial research projects, and mentor them through the research process; Collaborate with government agencies and community-based organizations in applied environmental and geospatial research; Assess students’ skills for placement in appropriate courses.
Open Date 03/05/2024 Close Date Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease send resume to chippert@luc.edu and reference job #072891.
LUC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees. Diversity and Inclusion StatementDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://www.luc.edu/diversityandinclusion/) . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits (https://cld.bz/c/sy7N6a?utm\medium=email&utm\_source=transactional&utm\campaign=CldBz-Share-Collection) centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others. Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27690 Job Number 072891 Organizational Location PROVOST Posting Details Posting Detail Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/12/2024 Position End Date Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Documents Required Documents+ Curriculum Vitae
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