Assistant Teaching Professor, GIS Center for Interdisciplinary Research

Summary:

Skidmore College invites applications for a full-time non-tenure
track Assistant Teaching Professor position as manager of the
GIS Center for Interdisciplinary Research
beginning August 1, 2027. This is an initial 3-year appointment
period and renewable. This position is 11-months per year.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches 3 sections of Introduction to GIS and one section of

Advanced GIS

• Assists with the development of the GIS Center
• Supports faculty research and curriculum development
• Stewards the Center’s GIS software, data, and learning

resources in partnership with relevant campus units.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in GIS, geography, spatial data science, or

related field required.

• Minimum of five years' experience in GIS, spatial analysis, or

related field.

Preferred:

• PhD in relevant field
• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate students
• Leadership and supervisory experience

Competencies:

• Expertise in GIS technologies, spatial analysis, and data

visualization

• Proficiency with ESRI and related GIS platforms
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and build

partnerships

• Excellent communication skills (presenting, training,

consulting)

• Strategic thinking and program development capabilities
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts to diverse

audiences

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a
statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three
references. Review of applications will begin on November 10, 2026
and continue until the position is filled.

Apply online: www.skidmore.edu/hr

Questions? Please contact David Cohen, Associate Dean of the
Faculty at dcohen1@skidmore.edu .

Salary: $89,590 (increases based on the Collective
Bargaining Agreement)

Skidmore College offers a comprehensive benefits package. Our
benefits plans provide choice and flexibility to support our
employees' needs and those of their families. Benefits information:
www.skidmore.edu/benefits

All bargaining unit members shall be covered by a collective
bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services
Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 200 United.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Employment is
contingent upon the successful completion of the Form I-9 and
verification of identity and work authorization as required by
federal law.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable
background check result.

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters
creative approaches to teaching and learning. Skidmore’s faculty of
teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of
approximately 2500 talented undergraduates. With its relatively
small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit
academic community. Skidmore College is located in Saratoga
Springs, NY which is recognized as a highly desirable place to
live, based on the area’s rich history, safety, and access to
recreation, culture, dining, and top-tier public schools.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not
discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, color,
national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran or marital
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic
violence victim status, genetic information, prior arrest or
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