Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in GIS and climate change

Overview

Smith College, Department of Geosciences and the Center for the Environment, Ecological Design and Sustainability (CEEDS) invite applications for a teaching postdoctoral fellowship in climate change and GIS, to begin July 1, 2026. Open date:
February 5, 2026.

Location:

Northampton, MA. The initial term of appointment is one year, with the possibility for reappointment for a second year pending successful performance.

• Teach one course per year in the Geosciences department: GEO 104:
  Global Climate Change:
  Exploring the Past, the Present, and Options for the Future (Fall 2026) and GEO/ENV 150:
  Mapping Our World:
  An Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (Fall 2027).
• Support curricular and co-curricular activities in the Center s Spatial Analysis Lab (SAL), which may include guest lectures, lab exercise support, workshops, mentoring student associates, and offering a one- or two-credit class during Smith s three-week January interterm.
• Balance SAL responsibilities (fewer in fall; more in spring and summer) with time and support to conduct independent research on climate change.

• Ph.D. in Geosciences, Geography, or a closely related field is required;
  Ph.D. must be in hand or all requirements fulfilled by the start of the appointment.
• A commitment to excellence in teaching and undergraduate research is essential.
• Candidates from groups underrepresented in the Geosciences and GIS are encouraged to apply.

In addition to a competitive benefits package, pay for this role is typically between $45,568.27 and $61,651.19 annually, covering the middle half of market compensation. Actual compensation will vary based on individual qualifications.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. The College participates in the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Details about the Department of Geosciences, CEEDS, and the Spatial Analysis Lab (SAL) can be found on Smith College s website.

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.

Submit application at  with a curriculum vitae, a cover letter highlighting teaching and research experience and interests, an equity and inclusion statement, and contact information for three confidential references. Semi-finalists may be asked for additional materials. Review of applications will begin on March 6, 2026. For questions, contact the search chair, Susan Sayre (ssayre).