GIS Specialist/Teaching Fellow/Internship Coordinator

This position manages and strengthens the Geography Internship program by building connections between academic programs and the community. It also supports GIS course development and students pursuing independent studies or theses involving geospatial analysis.

This is a part time, benefits eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $43,488-$54,357 per year. The weekly working hours is 24 hours per week.

Core Responsibilities:

• Strengthen and manage our geospatial internship program including budget oversight for the Robert Churchill Memorial Internship Fund, developing new internship opportunities, and coordination with CCI to offer technical and logistical support for summer interns. 

• Research and advise students on internship and post college job opportunities related to GIS/geography/environmental studies and other closely related fields. 

•  Formally oversee independent studies and theses in geography.  This can include acting as a committee member and providing conceptual/technical advice in GIS and spatial analysis for students in other departments and programs. 

• Enhance the Geography Department curriculum through support of labs and development of special courses (winter term,  full or half-credit courses) and workshops. This also includes managing research equipment and driving college vehicles.  

• Attend conferences and events to facilitate community and organizational connections, internship development opportunities and post-college student job placement.  Attend and present at conferences and trainings to share and maintain existing and emerging trends and technologies in GIS/spatial analysis.   

Requirements

• Advanced Degree in Geography or related field. 

• Mastery of GIS technology to effectively assess the potential and applicability of internship opportunities. 

• Experience working with geo-spatial analysis in academic and/or professional settings. 

• Context specific knowledge of the use of GIS. 

• Experience managing large budgets. 

• Experience mentoring/advising undergraduate students. 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

This position is housed in the Geography Department. The specialist/fellow, at times, will work with interns in the field and travel to partner locations.

Other:

An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, Middlebury offers a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year during the first two years of service, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Middlebury employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs as well as free or reduced rates for cultural events and use of sporting facilities (including the College's golf course and Nordic and alpine ski areas). The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access).
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center.
• Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.
• A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website by following this web link: https://go.middlebury.edu/benefits
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Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.