Assistant Professor of Teaching - Now Hiring
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$19 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Columbus, Ohio |
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Assistant Professor of Teaching
Department of Geography
College of Arts and Sciences
Position Overview
The Department of Geography at The Ohio State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Assistant Professor of Teaching position in support of our growing online and in-person Master’s in Geographic Information Science and Technology (MGIST).
Performance Objectives
The primary responsibility of this position is to support and advance Ohio State’s — an online and in-person master’s degree designed for working professionals who wish to deepen their expertise in geographic information science and technology and further their careers in the rapidly growing field of geospatial science. The program’s flexible format enables students to complete coursework on their own schedule while engaging with cutting-edge topics in GIS and spatial science.
In addition to supporting the MGIST, this position may also contribute to the department’s in-person undergraduate and graduate offerings in GIS.
The successful candidate will teach 7–8 courses per academic year. Depending on departmental needs and the candidate’s background and interests, these courses may cover areas such as GIS foundations, cartography, remote sensing, spatial analysis and modeling, spatial databases, machine learning and artificial intelligence, software development and project management, and ethics and professionalism.
The successful candidate must be comfortable designing and delivering rigorous, engaging course content in a mostly asynchronous online format and producing high-quality online instructional materials. Applicants should note that the MGIST serves a distinct student population of working professionals who are seeking graduate-level qualifications to advance their careers, and who are very likely to return to professional practice. Our students bring substantial workplace experience, expect immediately applicable training, and value flexible, practice-oriented, and professionally relevant instruction.
Beyond teaching, the successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development and program assessment for GIS courses and may support recruitment as well as mentoring of students in the MGIST program. The successful candidate will also be expected to serve on department committees and undertake other service activities in support of the MGIST.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required: Candidates must hold a PhD in GIS, remote sensing, computer science, geosciences, environmental science, or a closely related field, and demonstrate excellence in teaching, strong proficiency in GIS, excellent communication skills, and a clear commitment to working with and supporting students.
Desired: Experience teaching in an online environment, particularly in a mostly asynchronous format, and demonstrated ability to develop high-quality digital instructional content is strongly preferred. Relevant industry experience in geospatial technologies or related fields, with the ability to bring professional practices and real-world applications into the classroom, is also strongly preferred.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application period closes March 16, 2026. Application materials submitted in Workday must include:
- Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1–2-page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
- Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research training, teaching and mentoring experience, and service.
- Attachment 3: Teaching Statement: A statement of your teaching approaches, experience and philosophy.
- Attachment 4: Relevant teaching evaluations, qualitative and/or quantitative.
- Attachment 5: Names and contact information for three references.
We will solicit letters of reference for shortlist candidates selected to move forward in the search process.
Additional Information:The College
With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.
Department Information
The , housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, recently celebrated its 100th birthday and is among the largest geography departments in the country. Our 25+ full-time faculty and eight staff members manage a graduate program with some 50 students and an undergraduate program with 450 majors. We are known nationally and internationally as a leader in social and environmental geography, GIS, spatial analysis, and atmospheric sciences and meteorology. Our faculty include members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the National Academies of Science. We are the #4 ranked Geography department in the U.S. in the newest Shanghai Academic Subjects Index (2025).
Four objectives guide our day-to-day reality as a department:
- We are committed to extending and deepening our longstanding identity as a top-tier research unit by supporting our faculty’s grant-writing, fieldwork, lab work, and research-dissemination activities.
- We are deeply committed to providing our undergraduate majors with a rigorous and inspiring education, as evidenced by our ongoing curricular renovation and our routine investments in undergraduate research opportunities.
- We are dedicated to preparing our graduate students for professional success, whether in academia or in the public, private, or non-profit sectors.
- We champion a collegial workplace that students, faculty and staff can be proud to call their professional home.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
Grounded in Ohio State University’s , our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available. More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found .
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.
Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available . Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and people with disabilities.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.
Location:Derby Hall (0025)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First ShiftThe Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. Our size, breadth, geography, history and standard of excellence position us to drive the future of higher education. We believe that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. As such, finalists for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current or prior employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to sexual harassment, violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate’s employer’s policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate’s appointment. If the University becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment.Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the .The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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