Land Surveying​/Geomatics Instructor

Position Summary

Land Surveying/Geomatics Instructor –
Great Basin College
, Elko, Nevada. This full‑time, tenure‑track role focuses on teaching undergraduate courses (both in‑person and online), developing curriculum, and leading the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) accreditation process.

$53,414.00/yr – $82,000.00/yr (based on skills and experience).

Contract:

9‑month academic contract (end of August to mid‑May) paid over 12 months.
Full‑time equivalent: 100%.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

• Teach undergraduate courses and laboratories in land surveying and geomatics (both in‑person and online).
• Develop course materials, syllabi, and assessments aligned with program outcomes.
• Lead and manage the accreditation process for the BAS Surveying and Geomatics program.
• Advise students, support recruitment and retention, and contribute to continuous program improvement.
• Participate in departmental, college‑wide, and system committees.
• Collaborate with regional and national industry partners to ensure curriculum relevance and program excellence.
• Maintain regular office hours and provide effective student mentorship.
• Travel within Nevada as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• B.S. in Surveying, Geomatics, Photogrammetry, or a closely related field.
• Professional licensure or certification (Professional Land Surveyor, Professional Engineer, or Certified Photogrammetrist) required or to be obtained within 12 months of hire.

• M.S. (Ph.D. preferred) in Surveying, Geomatics, Photogrammetry or closely related field required or conferred within 12 months of hire.
• Expertise in Public Land Survey System (PLSS), Legal Descriptions, and Advanced Boundary Analysis.
• Experience teaching through distance education technologies or hybrid delivery models.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the post‑secondary level in surveying, geomatics, or related field.
• Proven ability to engage students through applied, hands‑on, and field‑based instruction.

• Salary range: $53,414 – $82,000 annually.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• 12 paid holidays.
• Life insurance, long‑term disability.
• Generous sick leave (30 days).
• Com Psych support for life events.
• No state income tax.
• Free parking.
• Retirement plan with 19.25% contribution matched by the college.
• Reduced‑rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents.

Great Basin College is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace and learning environment free of discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, race, religion, and more.

Required attachments:
Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Three Supervisory References, Copy of Unofficial Transcript. Please submit all documents before the closing date.

Open until filled; position posted for a minimum of 30 days from 12/18/2025.