Lecturer Position in Geospatial Analysis 2026-27

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences (ESS) at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for a Lecturer in Geospatial Analysis and Statistics for the 2026-27 academic year. The anticipated courses include Introduction to Coding for Geospatial Analysis (in Python), Introduction to GIS, and Intermediate GIS. There may also be opportunities to teach a statistics course or a Remote Sensing course. Teaching materials for all courses are available and will be shared. Specific teaching assignments will be determined by the candidate's qualifications and departmental needs. This position addresses the medium-term need for teaching geospatial courses within the department, driven by the requirements for majors and the interdisciplinary geospatial analysis minor. The successful candidate will teach six to eight courses throughout the academic year, with at least one course in each of the fall, winter, and spring quarters. Laboratory courses are counted as two course equivalents if they include a lecture and two lab sections, and if the classes meet half-time. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, followed by an 11th week for final examinations. This is a fixed-term position starting September 1, 2026. Santa Clara University is a welcoming and inclusive community of teaching scholars grounded in the University’s values of academic excellence, social justice, and community engagement, all within a culture of care. The University leverages the resources of the greater Bay Area and Silicon Valley. Instruction is primarily in-person, with the possibility of temporary online instruction if health conditions require it.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (Ph.D) in geography, geosciences, urban planning, or a closely related environmental science or social science field, and skills in remote sensing and GIS.
• Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master’s degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
• Demonstrates excellence in teaching geospatial analysis, programming, or statistics courses at the college level.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU goals of diversity and equity.
• Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively.
• Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students.
• Holding regular weekly office hours on campus.
• Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline.
• Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses.
• Where applicable, teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or working with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee.
• Serving as an advisor to a reasonable number of students, commensurate with the full-time equivalency of the appointment, by providing informed advice to those students.
• Developing courses for which they are responsible and contributing to general curriculum development.
• Fostering and advancing the mission and goals of the department, the University, or the profession through contributions other than teaching and scholarship or creative work such as service on committees, participation in professional organizations and activities, and community service performed in virtue of their professional expertise or association with the University.
• Attending department meetings, serving on committees, advising student organizations and honor societies, taking part in student recruitment/orientation efforts, and contributing to the accreditation or program assessment.
• Attending meetings related to the new environmental data lab or the geospatial science minor, generally once every month or two, and occasional departmental faculty meetings and events.
• Performing other minimal instructional or academic duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or the Chair of the Department.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible
• Comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees with programs and resources designed to promote and sustain personal health care, well-being, and the financial objectives of our employees and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees