Assistant Teaching Professor, GIS Center for Interdisciplinary Research

Summary:

Skidmore College invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position as manager of the GIS Center for Interdisciplinary Research (https://www.skidmore.edu/gis/index.php) beginning August 1, 2027. This is an initial 3-year appointment period and renewable. This position is 11-months per year.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches 3 sections of Introduction to GIS and one section of Advanced GIS

• Assists with the development of the GIS Center

• Supports faculty research and curriculum development

• Stewards the Center’s GIS software, data, and learning resources in partnership with relevant campus units.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in GIS, geography, spatial data science, or related field required.

• Minimum of five years' experience in GIS, spatial analysis, or related field.

Preferred:

• PhD in relevant field

• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate students

• Leadership and supervisory experience

Competencies:

• Expertise in GIS technologies, spatial analysis, and data visualization

• Proficiency with ESRI and related GIS platforms

• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and build partnerships

• Excellent communication skills (presenting, training, consulting)

• Strategic thinking and program development capabilities

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on November 10, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Apply online: www.skidmore.edu/hr

Questions? Please contact David Cohen, Associate Dean of the Faculty at [email protected].

Salary: $89,590 (increases based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Skidmore College offers a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits plans provide choice and flexibility to support our employees' needs and those of their families. Benefits information: www.skidmore.edu/benefits

All bargaining unit members shall be covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 200 United.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the Form I-9 and verification of identity and work authorization as required by federal law.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. Skidmore’s faculty of teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 2500 talented undergraduates. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore College is located in Saratoga Springs, NY which is recognized as a highly desirable place to live, based on the area’s rich history, safety, and access to recreation, culture, dining, and top-tier public schools.

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