SAFE415/615 VA: GIS, Crime Mapping and RTM W27
About The Position
Building upon the theoretical and geospatial components found within the GIS and Data Analytics course, students develop comprehensive skills necessary to analyze and synthesize information affecting the relationship between criminal activities, geography and spatial dynamics, technological advancements, and the role of crime mapping in relation to public safety methodologies. Through case studies and hands-on exercises, students explore the practical applications of geographic information systems and tools, and how to leverage data from various sources for tactical operations, community law enforcement, strategic planning, crime analysis, and spatial modelling. Furthermore, students will assess the strengths and limitations of computer-generated maps and data to perform spatial risk assessments and evaluate the spatial factors and subsequent risks that can influence the seriousness and longevity of vulnerable crime areas at the micro-level. Note: This course is a twinned undergraduate/graduate course.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree
- Public Administration, Public Safety, Criminology, Business, Geography
- Extensive research and/or work experience in the field of public safety with a focus on geospatial analysis.
- Certifications/experience in: A Geographic Information Specialist Designation (GISP)
- Extensive experience using the ESRI software suite, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and other Public Safety and/or municipal/urban planning related software.
- Experience with and designing lab exercises for SIMSI’s Risk Terrain Modelling (RTMDx) software.
- Experience with and designing lab exercises for ThirdEye Data’s software SAFERA 7.
- Experience with and designing lab exercises for Microsoft Excel and/or Power BI suite software.
- An understanding of and application capacity for OSINT tools within a geospatial and intelligence context.
- The ability to incorporate GIS-generated materials into tactical public safety analyses and dashboards is required.
- Experience in teaching at the graduate level.
- Previous experience in developing courses and/or teaching in an online environment.
- Receptive to incorporating pedagogical approaches that specifically embrace online adult learners.
- CV (Maximum of 10 pages, with 12-point font and 2.54 cm margins)
- Candidate Application Form (CAF)
- Names and Contact Information for Referees (for External Applicants)
- Evidence of Good Teaching (for External Applicants)
- Verification of highest degree (for External Applicants)
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate preferred.
- Knowledge of learning management systems (particularly Brightspace from Desire2Learn) would be an asset.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize information affecting the relationship between criminal activities, geography and spatial dynamics, technological advancements, and the role of crime mapping in relation to public safety methodologies.
- Explore practical applications of geographic information systems and tools through case studies and hands-on exercises.
- Leverage data from various sources for tactical operations, community law enforcement, strategic planning, crime analysis, and spatial modelling.
- Assess the strengths and limitations of computer-generated maps and data to perform spatial risk assessments.
- Evaluate spatial factors and subsequent risks that can influence the seriousness and longevity of vulnerable crime areas at the micro-level.
- Design lab exercises for SIMSI’s Risk Terrain Modelling (RTMDx) software.
- Design lab exercises for ThirdEye Data’s software SAFERA 7.
- Design lab exercises for Microsoft Excel and/or Power BI suite software.
- Incorporate GIS-generated materials into tactical public safety analyses and dashboards.
- Teach at the graduate level.
- Develop courses and/or teach in an online environment.
- Incorporate pedagogical approaches that specifically embrace online adult learners.
Benefits
- Supplementary Remuneration for marking and grading allowance
- Coordination of large classes or multi-section courses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
