Lecturer/Assistant Instructional ProfessorJob no: 537497
Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design
Department:16220000 - LS-GEOGRAPHY
Classification Title:
Lecturer/Assistant Instructional Professor
Classification Minimum Requirements:
- PhD degree in Geography, Geographic Information Science, Data or Computer Sciences, or a related field
- Demonstrated track record of high-quality college- or university-level teaching experience in GIScience
- Evidence of ability to teach core and advanced courses in GIScience, such as Foundations of GIS, Geovisualization and Map Design, and GIS Programming
Commitment to working in a learning environment that values diversity of thought and is free from discrimination
Job Description:
The Department of Geography at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track Lecturer/Assistant Instructional Professor position in Geographic Information Science and Geographic Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI), beginning in August 2026. We seek a dedicated and innovative instructor who will substantially contribute to the department's instructional mission and key focus areas in GIScience and GeoAI. The expected teaching load three courses each fall and spring and two in the summer. The appointment is renewable and eligible for promotion; applicants should be committed to long-term growth and excellence in instruction and program development as this position is not transferable to a tenure track research appointment.
Primary responsibilities include teaching a sequence of foundational and advanced GIS courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Foundational courses will cover essential concepts in mapping, spatial data structures, and geospatial analysis, using proprietary and open-source GIS platforms. Advanced courses include GIS Programming (Python & Java) and Web GIS, with attention to rapidly growing technologies such as cloud-based development environments, high-performance computing, and Large Language Models.
Courses will be designed to build progressively from core skills to advanced applications, complementing existing course offerings and ensuring students are well prepared for professional and research opportunities. The instructor will be expected to maintain high-quality training while balancing the needs of large-enrollment and classroom-based software courses. Faculty in Geography also contribute courses to UF Quest and the CLAS Beyond120 programs, both of which are encouraged with this position. Additional duties include contributing to program and curriculum development, certificate administration, research mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students, outreach and recruitment, and engagement with university resources such as GeoPlan and HiPerGator.
The University of Florida is an R1 university ranked nationally as the #7 public university by US News & World Report. UF supports dynamic cohorts of 45,000 undergraduate students and 19,000 graduate students. The university is home to the HiPerGator 3.0 Supercomputer and HiPerGator AI, one of the most powerful GPU-enabled AI systems in U.S. higher education.
The Department of Geography has 21 active faculty members, with excellence in teaching and research across a broad spectrum of focus areas. It offers BS/BA, MS/MA, and PhD degree tracks, including online and distance learning options for coursework. The department offers minor and certificate programs in GIScience and GeoAI, and also has two instructional computer labs and an immersive classroom featuring an OmniGlobe. UF provides access to Windows based software applications via the online computing environment UFApps-including ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, GeoDa, and ENVI-from any computing device, at any time. Visit UF Geography's website (http://geog.ufl.edu/) to learn more about the department.
UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF's large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.
Expected Salary:
$95,000 - $105,000
Benefits:
This faculty position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes state medical, dental, and vision plans; life and disability coverage; multiple retirement options; and paid time away and university holidays. Learn more about UF faculty benefits here.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD degree in Geography, Geographic Information Science, Data or Computer Sciences, or a related field
- Demonstrated track record of high-quality college- or university-level teaching experience in GIScience
- Evidence of ability to teach core and advanced courses in GIScience, such as Foundations of GIS, Geovisualization and Map Design, and GIS Programming
Preferred:
- Demonstrated record of teaching with multiple geospatial platforms (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, etc.)
- Experience with online course development and instruction
- Ability to develop and teach one or more new advanced GIScience courses, such as Web GIS, advanced geospatial modeling, GIS for field data collection, or other relevant topics
- Experience of teaching basics of cloud-based development environments and/or high-performance computing for geospatial data and models
Ability to incorporate student exercises with Large Language Models into GIScience course materials
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.
A complete application includes:
- Letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position
- A complete curriculum vitae
- A statement of teaching experiences, philosophy, and potential course offerings
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., evaluations, awards etc.)
- Sample syllabi from relevant GIScience courses
The names and email addresses of three references must be provided. An email will be sent to your references, requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.
Applications will be reviewed beginning November 10, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Kevin Ash, at kash78@ufl.edu.
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.
The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., evaluations, awards, etc.)
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 09 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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