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Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor, Human Geography/ GIS (One Year Temporary)

Worcester State College

Worcester, MA

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JOB DETAILS
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Astronomy, College Level Faculty, Dental Insurance, Environmental Sciences, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Higher Education, Information Science, Mentoring, Physics, Retirement Plan, Retirement Planning, Scholarship, Seminars, Spatial Data, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees
LOCATION
Worcester, MA
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Job Description:

Worcester State University, Department of Earth, Environment and Physics, invites applications for a full time temporary position in Geography at the Assistant Professor level beginning in Fall 2026. We seek a broadly trained human geographer with expertisein geospatial information science (GIS). Teaching responsibilities include introductory human geography, introductory GIS, and sophomore geography seminar.

Applicants should demonstrate a potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring, active engagement in research and scholarship and a commitment to public higher education. The successful candidate will contribute to a small, dynamic program with strengths in climate science and global environmental change. The department currently has about 100 majors. We offer BS degrees in Geography and in Environmental Science and minors in Geography, Environmental Science, Geospatial Information Sciences, Physics, and Astronomy.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in geography or related field required; Ph.D. strongly preferred.
  • College/university-level teaching experience strongly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Candidates with experience teaching introductory human geography and GIS are especially encouraged to apply.
Additional Information:

This is a full-time, benefited, exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience in accordance with the Appendix O of the MSCA contract. The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2026.

Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.

Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options
  • pension and supplemental plan retirement options
  • life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
  • long-term disability coverage
  • dental insurance
  • 10 vacation days accrued per year
  • 15 sick days accrued per year
  • 5 personal days per year
  • paid holidays
  • Free on-campus gym access.
  • tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children
  • and more...

We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment will begin fall semester 2026.

Applicants must apply online and may do so by visiting www.worcester.edu/careers, and submitting the following documents:

Necessary documents for submission include a CV, Letter of Interest, Letter of Teaching Philosophy, and 3 letters of recommendation signed and dated within the last six months. Proof of degree(s) is required. Applicants must either electronically sign the National Student Clearinghouse Authorization Form as part of the online application process, or submit sealed, original transcripts. If the institution granting the degree does not participate in the clearinghouse, transcripts are required.

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Worcester State College