About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Position Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p>The Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering seeks a highly qualified and motivated Lecturer to support undergraduate education in <strong>Geomatics, Surveying, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, and Geospatial Engineering</strong>. The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate courses in geomatics and related areas, with an emphasis on integrating theory, computation, instrumentation, and hands-on laboratory experiences.</p> <p>The Lecturer will contribute to instruction in courses focused on <strong>surveying principles, geospatial data acquisition and analysis, photogrammetry, laser scanning, GIS, GPS/GNSS, and engineering measurements</strong>, while fostering student engagement and practical problem-solving skills.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Essential Responsibilities</strong></p> <p>The successful candidate will be expected to:</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Teach undergraduate courses in <strong>Geomatics Engineering</strong>, including topics such as:</li> <ul type="circle"> <li>Principles of surveying and engineering measurements</li> <li>Horizontal and vertical control systems</li> <li>Differential leveling, traverse computations, and survey adjustment</li> <li>GPS/GNSS data collection and geodesy</li> <li>Topographic mapping and construction layout</li> <li>Horizontal and vertical curve computation</li> <li>Error analysis, uncertainty propagation, and observational adjustment</li> <li>Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including map projections, spatial analysis, geospatial data models, and GIS software applications</li> <li>Remote sensing fundamentals, including photogrammetry, georeferencing, laser scanning (LiDAR), and 3D geospatial data collection</li> <li>Geospatial data processing and visualization using contemporary software tools.</li> </ul> <li>Develop and deliver engaging lectures, laboratory exercises, assignments, and assessments that support student learning outcomes.</li> <li>Coordinate and supervise laboratory instruction involving:</li> <ul type="circle"> <li>Surveying instrumentation (e.g., total stations, levels, GNSS/GPS receivers)</li> <li>GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS or equivalent)</li> <li>Photogrammetric and laser scanning systems</li> <li>Data processing and engineering computation tools.</li> </ul> <li>Mentor and coordinate teaching assistants supporting laboratory and recitation activities.</li> <li>Maintain course materials, laboratory manuals, and online instructional resources.</li> <li>Contribute to curriculum enhancement and modernization in geomatics and geospatial engineering education.</li> <li>Support ABET-aligned learning outcomes related to engineering problem-solving, experimentation, data analysis, and interpretation.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Master’s degree (minimum) or Ph.D. (preferred) in <strong>Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geospatial Engineering, Surveying Engineering, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Science, or a closely related field</strong>.</li> <li>Demonstrated expertise in several of the following areas:</li> <ul type="circle"> <li>Surveying and geomatics</li> <li>GIS and spatial analysis</li> <li>GPS/GNSS and geodesy</li> <li>Photogrammetry and remote sensing</li> <li>Laser scanning/LiDAR</li> <li>Engineering measurements and mapping</li> </ul> <li>Experience using modern geospatial and surveying software and instrumentation.</li> <li>Strong communication and instructional skills.</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Prior university-level teaching experience in geomatics, surveying, GIS, or civil engineering courses.</li> <li>Professional experience in surveying, geospatial engineering, mapping, or related industries.</li> <li>Licensure as a <strong>Professional Surveyor (PS/PLS)</strong> or equivalent credential is desirable.</li> <li>Experience supervising laboratory activities and field exercises.</li> <li>Familiarity with ABET-accredited engineering programs.</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Teaching Expectations</strong></p> <p>The Lecturer is expected to teach and coordinate undergraduate instruction in geomatics-related courses, maintain regular office hours, engage in student mentoring, and participate in departmental service activities related to education and curriculum development.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Desired Areas of Expertise</strong></p> <p>Candidates with demonstrated strengths in a combination of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:</p> <p><strong>surveying, GIS, geodesy, GPS/GNSS, remote sensing, photogrammetry, laser scanning (LiDAR), engineering measurements, uncertainty analysis, and geospatial data processing</strong>.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>FLSA Status</b></H2> </div><div><p>Exempt</p> </div></div></div>