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Temporary Lecturer - GIS

  • 492497
  • Moscow, Idaho, United States
  • Temporary Faculty
  • Opening on: Nov 10 2026

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Division/College
College of Science

Department
Earth and Spatial Sciences

Position Classification
Temporary Faculty

Location
Moscow

FTE
1.0

Advertising Pay Range
$52,000 annually

FLSA Status
Exempt

Type of Appointment
Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date
10/12/2026

Contract End Date
05/21/2027

POSITION OVERVIEW

Faculty Position Summary
The Department of Earth and Spatial Sciences at the University of Idaho invites applications for an academic year, Temporary Lecturer in Earth and Spatial Sciences at the Moscow campus.

This teaching-intensive position will be integral in the further development and delivery of online courses supporting the online graduate programs within the department.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a commitment to quality teaching at the graduate and upper-division undergraduate levels. The position is approximately 85% teaching and 15% recruitment and engagement. The position will also interact with a variety of industry and agency stakeholders to help support the program and develop external opportunities, such as developing new skills courses related to their application areas.

The yearly contract is subject to renewal for up to two additional years ending in May 2029.

Teaching & Advising Effort
85%

Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort
0%

Outreach & Extension Effort
15%

University Service & Leadership Effort
0%

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Doctorate in Earth science (e.g., geography, geological sciences), natural resources (e.g., forestry, range management, wildlife), computer science, data science, or a related field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • Experience in delivering online education.
  • Experience in delivering upper division and graduate geographical information systems courses.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Experience in developing online courses.
  • Experience in developing upper division and graduate geographical information systems courses.
  • Familiarity with the land-grant mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

N/A

POSTING INFORMATION

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will remain open until filled, however, applications received on or before December 19, 2026 will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified. Completed applications will include a Research/Teaching Philosophy.

Degree Requirement Timeline

Listed degree qualification is required at the time of application.

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EEO Statement: The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.