The Department of Geography at The Ohio State University invites applications for an assistant professor of teaching position in support of our growing online and in-person Master’s in Geographic Information Science and Technology (MGIST). This is a five-year non-tenure track academic appointment with an expectation of renewal based on satisfactory performance. The position is subject to annual merit pay increases as well as promotion to associate professor of teaching and professor of teaching. The university provides a clear pathway for professional advancement for its teaching faculty and their home departments through its non-tenure track promotion process.
This position supports and advances Ohio State’s MGIST—an online and in-person master’s degree designed for working professionals who wish to deepen their expertise in geographic information science and technology and further their careers in the rapidly growing field of geospatial science. The program’s flexible format enables students to complete coursework on their own schedule while engaging with cutting-edge topics in GIS and spatial science.
In addition to supporting the MGIST, this position may also contribute to the department’s in-person undergraduate and graduate offerings in GIS.
Application period closes October 30, 2026.
For more details about the position and how to apply, please visit https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Assistant-Professor-of-Teaching_R159329-1
Please contact Dr. Ningchuan Xiao (xiao.37@osu.edu) for any questions.
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