Land Surveying/Geomatics Instructor
About The Position
Great Basin College (GBC) is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Land Surveying and Geomatics Instructor to join its Applied Sciences faculty. This role is crucial for advancing the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Land Surveying and Geomatics program towards accreditation and broader state licensure recognition. The instructor will teach undergraduate courses, both introductory and advanced, and contribute to the development of surveying education at GBC. This is a campus-based position requiring physical presence and engagement at GBC’s main campus in Elko, NV, to support students and foster a collaborative academic community.
Requirements
- B.S. in Surveying, Geomatics, Photogrammetry, or a closely related field.
- Professional licensure or certification (e.g., Professional Land Surveyor, Professional Engineer, or Certified Photogrammetrist) — required or to be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- M.S. (Ph.D. preferred) in Surveying, Geomatics, Photogrammetry or closely related field required or conferred within 12 months of hire.
- Expertise in Public Land Survey System (PLSS), Legal Descriptions, and Advanced Boundary Analysis.
- Experience teaching through distance education technologies or hybrid delivery models.
- Demonstrated teaching experience at the post-secondary level in surveying, geomatics, or a related field.
- Proven ability to engage students through applied, hands-on, and field-based instruction.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses and laboratories in land surveying and geomatics (both in-person and online formats).
- Develop course materials, syllabi, and assessments aligned with program outcomes.
- Lead and manage the accreditation process for the BAS Surveying and Geomatics program.
- Advise students, support recruitment and retention efforts, and contribute to continuous program improvement.
- Participate actively in departmental, college-wide, and system committees.
- Collaborate with regional and national industry partners to ensure curriculum relevance and program excellence.
- Maintain regular office hours and provide effective student mentorship.
- Travel within Nevada as required (reasonable accommodations available per ADA).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
- 12 paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Generous sick leave with a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
- ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
- No state income tax!
- Free Parking
- Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees (reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents)
- Remarkable Retirement plan with a 19.25% employer match, 100% vested on the first day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
