Instructor, GISC

Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Temporary/Time Limited Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Feb 26 2026 Job Description:
The Department of Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences (EEAS) at Western Kentucky University (WKU) invites applications for a temporary Instructor of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for a one-year appointment beginning July 1, 2026.

This position is ideal for a GIS professional, educator, or applied geoscientist who is enthusiastic about teaching foundational GIS skills, mentoring undergraduate students, and contributing to a hands-on, workforce-oriented GIS curriculum. The successful candidate will join a collaborative department that values applied learning, emerging technologies, and student success.

Position Responsibilities

The Instructor of GIS will teach 3-4 undergraduate GIS courses per semester in a traditional, face-to-face, lab-based instructional environment with small class sizes. Courses primaril...