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Organization: Tufts University
Title: Part-time Lecturer for Geospatial Humanities
Location: Medford, Massachusetts

Posted: 2023-03-15
Application Deadline:

Position Description:

Department: Classical Studies 

Part-time Lecturer for Geospatial Humanities (non-tenure track)

More info and apply here: http://apply.interfolio.com/122286

The Department of Classical Studies at Tufts University is seeking applicants for a part-time Lectureship to teach an undergraduate/graduate level Introduction to Geospatial Humanities course fall 2023. A sample syllabus for how the course could be taught is available upon request.

Introduction to Geospatial Humanities introduces students to the foundation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) theory, methods, and technology for applications in the humanities in past and present settings. Topics include GIS data creation and data structures, geodesy, spatial analysis, and cartographic visualization. Assignments concentrate on applying concepts covered in lectures and exercises and include a final project that applies GIS to each student’s field of interest.

Qualifications
Candidates should have an MA or PhD in GIS, geography, or related field. Candidates must show evidence of successful teaching in GIS or closely related areas. Priority will be given to candidates that focus on humanities applications or historical geography. The successful candidate will have the ability to work with traditionally underrepresented students, including students of color, and advance in their teaching Tufts University’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Application Instructions
Applicants should apply via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/122286

Please submit a cover letter, CV, teaching evidence (syllabus, course evaluations, etc.) and contact information for three references. Tufts University is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in our community. Therefore, the cover letter should include a discussion of specific experiences or plans describing the candidate’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and research. The file names of all uploaded documents should begin with the candidate’s surname.

The department will commence its initial screening of applications immediately. We will interview select candidates via Zoom.  The advertising and search process will remain active until the position is filled. Please direct any inquiries to the Search Committee Chair, Prof. Greg Crane, [email protected] For more information about the department, please visit our website at https://as.tufts.edu/classicalstudies/

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check and meeting the University’s current COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University has also committed to becoming an anti-racist institution and prides itself on the continuous improvement of diversity, equity and inclusion work. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at [email protected] Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/