LECTURER FULL-TIME: GIS, Geovisualization and/or Digital Geographies

The Department of Geography at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time lecturer conceptually and empirically engaged with GIS, geovisualization and/or digital geographies. The Department seeks a dynamic, innovative instructor who will complement and extend the department’s existing strengths.  The successful candidate will teach GIS and geovisualization at the introductory and advanced levels, with additional courses in spatial databases, web cartographies, spatial computation, and/or coding for geospatial applications. This is a nine-month position with the possibility of renewal.  The position is anticipated to begin on September 16, 2018.  Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in geography or a related field, with technical expertise in areas such as web cartography, spatial computation or geovisualization.  The candidate will teach two undergraduate courses in fall, winter and spring quarters for a total of six courses during the academic year.  All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching and service.

Application Instructions: Applicants should include a letter of application addressing qualifications and teaching experience, a curriculum vita, a one page teaching statement, a one page diversity statement, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as student evaluations) in a single PDF, plus three letters of recommendation via email to:  geoghire@uw.edu  Please indicate Lecturer Search Committee in the subject line of email messages.  Priority will be given to applications received by July 2, 2018.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.