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Assistant Professor Geography

Maryville, MO · On-site

$64K/yr

Geography Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Science. Northwest Missouri State ... Demonstrated ability teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at the college level. Demonstrated ...

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$17.75 - $24/hr

Provides administrative support for faculty and students in the Geography and Earth Science academic undergraduate BS programs and the graduate MS in GIS Management program, while supporting the ...

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Adjunct Faculty - Geography

Harriman, TN · On-site

Candidates must hold a master's degree in Geography, Geosciences, or a related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Geography or Geosciences. Preference is given to candidates with a ...

Tamus

Adjunct Instructor - Geography

Stephenville, TX · On-site

... graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum. * Develop course syllabi ... Earned masters degree in Geography or a closely related field from an accredited university with a ...

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Adjunct Instructor - Geography

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

... graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum. * Develop course syllabi ... Earned masters degree in Geography or a closely related field from an accredited university with a ...

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Assistant Professor Geography

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO • On-site

$55.16 - $74.64/hr

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Posted 5 days ago

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Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Salary: $64,906.00

Position Title: Assistant Professor Geography

Department: Geography

Location: Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO

Responsibilities
  • Teach twelve hours per semester (fall and spring) including advanced undergraduate and graduate geography courses such as Geographic Information Systems, Digital Cartography and Geovisualization, and Fundamentals of Geostatistics.
  • Complete research leading to publication in peer‑reviewed journals and engage in other scholarly activity.
  • Participate in University service, including committee work at the School and University levels.
  • Advise students and develop courses for online delivery.
Qualifications
  • Doctorate degree in Geography, Geographic Information Science, or closely related field.
  • Demonstrated ability teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at the college level.
  • Demonstrated ability teaching online courses at the college level.
  • Experience may be gained during post-secondary degree program.
Application Process

To apply, send resumes to Northwest Missouri State University, Michelle Drake, Senior Human Resources Generalist, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468 or by email to mdrake@nwmissouri.edu.

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