Grand Valley State University

Affiliate Faculty in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Affiliate Faculty position at Grand Valley State University – start Fall 2026.

Full‑time faculty who will teach introductory, intermediate, or advanced GIS courses at the undergraduate level and may assist with community GIS projects. Applicants must hold at least a master’s degree in GIS, Natural Resources Management, Geography, Environmental Science or a closely related field.

• Master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Natural Resources Management, Geography, Environmental Science or a closely related field, completed prior to the start of Fall 2026.
• Demonstrated experience using and applying GIS to address natural resource management and environmental sustainability issues.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro software, ArcGIS Online, geospatial database management and related governance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive learning environment.

• PhD in Geographic Information Systems, Natural Resources Management, Geography, Environmental Science or a closely related field.
• Ability and vision to collaborate and build a multidisciplinary initiative to enhance undergraduate education and community partnerships.
• Experience managing and facilitating grants, income, endowments and other revenues.
• Experience enforcing ArcGIS Online content creation protocols and institutional data quality standards.

• Teach at least 12 contact hours per semester at introductory, intermediate or advanced levels.
• Develop and deliver courses focusing on cartography, remote sensing, web GIS and applications related to natural resources and environmental management.
• Assist with administrative work to support GIS projects with community partners.

Starting salary $54 000 annually, commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and a tuition waiver effective on the date of hire.

Submit an online application, along with a cover letter, teaching philosophy statement, graduate transcripts, and samples of completed or in‑progress geospatial projects. Official transcripts must be uploaded prior to the interview if selected.

Consideration of applicants will begin on November 10 2025. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University thereafter.

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunity to veterans and individuals with disabilities. The University complies with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.