Description

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

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Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

Job Description:

The Department of Geography at Binghamton University invites applications for a full-time lecturer position in Geographic Information Science (GIS). The initial appointment is for up to three years, with the possibility of renewal.  The preferred candidate will be capable of teaching courses across the range of GIScience topics, including introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in GIS, cartography and geovisualization, spatial analysis, as well as other areas (e.g., web GIS). This is a teaching-focused appointment, with support for the candidate to continue development of a research program and contribution of service. The teaching load for the position is 3/3, and the start date will be August 17, 2026.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Geography, or a closely related field, conferred by August 17, 2026.
• Experience teaching GIScience courses, as an instructor or teaching assistant.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching.
• Experience teaching introductory geospatial courses such as Digital Earth, Foundations of GIS, etc.
• Experience mentoring/advising undergraduate and/or graduate student projects/research.
• Demonstrated ability to teach a range of GIScience courses/topics, as evidenced by coursework, teaching experience, or research expertise.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.  Additionally, please note that Binghamton University if not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the following Request Form.

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Application Instructions:

To apply, submit the following documents via: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=199480

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations, syllabi, course materials, professional development) [optional]
• Contact information for three references

Applications received by May 20, 2026, will receive full consideration. Reference letters will be requested for selected candidates at a later date. The search will remain open until the position is filled.