Lecturer: Geography at University of North Texas in Denton, Texas

Job Description:

Title: Lecturer: Geography

Employee Classification: Lecturer (Continuing)

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-Geography-121700

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.0

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Department of Geography and the Environment at the University of North Texas (UNT) offers BA/BS and M.S. degrees in Geography, a newly created BS degree in Geographic Information System and Computer Science (GIS+CS), and undergraduate/graduate certificates in GIS, Sustainability, and other areas. The department won the AAG's prestigious Master's Program Excellence Award in 2017. We also work with the Environmental Science Ph.D. Program and the Department of Philosophy Ph.D. program's concentration in human geography. Additional information about the department is available at http://geography.unt.edu/.



UNT is ranked among the nation's 146 "Tier One" research universities according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. As the largest and most comprehensive university in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its over 42,000 students through 113 bachelor's, 94 master's, and 37 doctoral degree programs in 14 colleges and schools. UNT is located in Denton, Texas, at the northern end of the DFW metropolitan area, home to more than seven million people, with significant growth and a dynamic economy. Denton has been recognized as one of the 10 Best College Towns in the nation with a lively arts and music culture.


UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of Geography and the Environment at the University of North Texas (UNT) is seeking a lecturer with expertise in human geography starting Fall 2024 for a two-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. We seek candidates who have an MS or PhD in geography, or an advanced degree in a related field. Candidates should show evidence of successful teaching in areas of human geography and geographic techniques, such as Global Societies (or World Regional Geography), one or more specialties (such as political, urban, medical, economic, resource, sustainability, or another area of human geography), and one or more technical courses (such as Introduction to GIS, Quantitative Methods, Qualitative Methods, Field Methods, or another techniques course). The successful applicant should be able to teach introductory human geography courses using engaging pedagogy. The teaching load will be 3 to 4 courses per semester.

Minimum Qualifications

A MS or Ph.D. in geography or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Questions regarding the position can be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Yuting Li (Yuting.li@unt.edu).

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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