Lecturer Position in Geospatial Analysis 2026-27

Santa Clara University•Santa Clara, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences (ESS) at Santa Clara University is seeking applications for a Lecturer in Geospatial Analysis and Statistics for the 2026-27 academic year. This fixed-term position involves teaching courses such as Introduction to Coding for Geospatial Analysis (Python), Introduction to GIS, and Intermediate GIS. There may also be opportunities to teach statistics or remote sensing courses. The university is a Jesuit, Catholic institution committed to academic excellence, social justice, and community engagement, with a culture of care. The position is primarily for in-person instruction but may require temporary online instruction if health conditions necessitate it. The department has medium-term needs for teaching geospatial courses due to the requirements of its majors and interdisciplinary minor.

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
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.
Other minimal instructional or academic duties may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or the Chair of the Department.