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Instructor I, Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing
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Position Number: 3691283
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Position Type: Business - Information Systems and Technology

Instructor I, Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing

Job Summary
This appointment will be made as an Instructor I in the Department of Marine and Earth Sciences in The Water School.

The Instructor of Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing will teach primarily GIS courses and will provide research support to faculty with GIS and remote sensing (i.e., drone support) needs. The successful candidate will be expected to participate on some university committees, stay current in the field through some form of professional development, and perform other duties as assigned.

FGCU is dedicated to quality education, research, and service. Instructors are expected to be excellent teachers who are responsive to changing professional needs, committed to innovative delivery of instruction that results in improved student learning, current in their field as demonstrated through professional development, and serve the university and the local community, as appropriate. Primary teaching responsibilities will be on the main campus.

With an enrollment of nearly 16,000 students, FGCU has a main campus of 800 acres with LEED-certified buildings and 400 acres of protected habitat. The university's award-winning initiatives in education, energy production, research, and sustainable practices make us one of the nation's greenest campuses. FGCU is located in beautiful Southwest Florida, known for its beaches, resorts, nature preserves, and outdoor recreation. Located between the cities of Fort Myers and Naples, FGCU is just two hours by car from the major cities of St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Miami, and 15 minutes from the Southwest Florida International Airport. The region is surrounded by water-important estuaries to the north, Lake Okeechobee to the east, the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and the Florida Everglades and Florida Bay to the south-providing an unparalleled setting to study all facets of water and environmental issues.

FGCU aspires to be an inclusive working and learning environment where students, faculty, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural worldview. We collectively stand against any practices of discrimination, intolerance, expressions of hate, or disrespect. We are committed to preparing students to understand, appreciate, and live and work in a diverse community of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, religious beliefs, abilities, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, socio-economic statuses, cultural traditions, and family statuses.

Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive working and learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of the campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview.

At FGCU, we collectively stand against any individual or group that practices any form of racism, discrimination, intolerance, hate expressions, or disrespect. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, religious beliefs, abilities, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, family statuses, and military backgrounds. FGCU strives to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our University stronger. The University community recognizes the importance of a diverse and inclusive institution and holds these ideals as paramount for the current and future success of the institution.

We seek colleagues who promote and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position as we believe that our University will grow and move forward through a commitment of equality for all.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

Develop and teach assigned courses: prepare syllabi and instruction materials, coordinate lectures, evaluate students and maintain highest possible standards of classroom instruction.
Collaborate with other faculty to provide research support for GIS and remote sensing needs.
Stay current with new developments in field of instruction and maintain disciplinary skills through professional development activities appropriate to higher education faculty.
Actively serve on university committees and participate in institutional meetings as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

M.S. or equivalent in Geography, Professional Studies, or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation
Three years of relevant full-time experience in GIS mapping and database
development.
Experience with ArcGIS, QGIS, or Carto mapping software.
Experience with database programming languages such as SQL, Python, or
AcrObjects.
Experience with design languages such as HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
Must meet university criteria for appointment as Instructor I

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates are those whose teaching experience and interests align with the programs and mission of The Water School.
GIS Professional (GISP) certification from the GIS Certification Institute
Esri Technical Certification
Prior experience in instructing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as instructor of record is strongly desirable.
Experience operating drones with LiDAR sensing technology and developing digital elevation maps for coastal regions.
Experience in developing and training others to develop GIS Story Maps

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Familiarity with and use of diverse and innovative teaching approaches to engage students and ensure student learning.
Ability to contribute effectively and collegially to a positive, dynamic, civil, and inclusive learning and working environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Appointment will be made on a 12-month multi-year appointment basis available January 2023.

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU.

Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.

Required Application Materials:

Unofficial Transcripts
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Five (5) Professional References

Salary commensurate with education and experience

To apply, visit https://fgcu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/eaglejobs/job/Main-Campus/Instructor-I--Geographic-Information-Systems-and-Remote-Sensing_R0003331