Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - GIS
Overview
Beloit College seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach part time during the 2026-27 academic year with possibility for renewal. The successful candidate will teach one GIS (Geographic Information Systems) course in Fall 2026 within the Environmental Studies and/or Geology programs. The role involves designing and delivering a high-quality undergraduate GIS course, mentoring students on geospatial projects, and contributing to the College's interdisciplinary environmental and geosciences curriculum. Beloit College is a private liberal arts college in Beloit, Wisconsin known for its rigorous, student-centered teaching environment.
Required qualifications include:
- a Master's degree (PhD preferred) in Geography, Environmental Science, Geology, or a closely related field with demonstrated GIS expertise;
- teaching experience at the undergraduate level;
- proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and/or QGIS;
- and the ability to engage diverse learners.
Preferred qualifications include:
- experience teaching applied GIS courses,
- familiarity with remote sensing and spatial analysis,
- and a commitment to liberal arts education.
Applications reviewed as received until the position is filled; no firm deadline specified. This is a part-time, one-year visiting appointment with possibility for renewal based on programmatic need and candidate performance.