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 (http://www.skidmore.edu/hr)
Questions? Please contact David Cohen, Associate Dean of the Faculty at
[email protected] (mailto:
[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 (http://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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