Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in GIS and climate change

The Department of Geosciences and the Center for the Environment, Ecological Design and Sustainability (CEEDS) at Smith College invite applications for a teaching postdoctoral fellowship in climate change and GIS, to begin July 1, 2026. The initial term of appointment is one year, with possibility for reappointment for a second year pending successful performance. Teaching responsibilities include teaching one course per year in the Geosciences department: GEO 104: Global Climate Change: Exploring the Past, the Present, and Options for the Future in Fall 2026; and GEO/ENV 150: Mapping Our World: An Introduction to Geographic Information Systems in Fall 2027. The candidate will also be expected to support curricular and co-curricular activities in the Center’s Spatial Analysis Lab (SAL). Depending on the candidate’s experience and interests, these may include but are not limited to: giving guest lectures in classes, preparing and providing support on lab exercises, offering workshops, mentoring student associates, and offering a one- or two- credit class during Smith’s three week January interterm. The candidate can expect to have fewer responsibilities with the SAL in the fall and more in the spring and summer. The candidate will also have time and support to conduct their own research on some aspect of climate change. A Ph.D. in Geosciences, Geography, or a closely related field is required, and candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand or all requirements for the degree fulfilled by the start of the appointment. A commitment to excellence in teaching and undergraduate research is essential. Candidates from groups underrepresented in the Geosciences and GIS are encouraged to apply.


In addition to a competitive benefits package, pay for this role is typically between $45,568.27 - $61,651.19 annually covering the middle half of market compensation. Actual compensation will vary based on individual qualifications.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Details about the Department of Geosciences may be found at and details about CEEDS and the SAL may be found at

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Application Instructions

Submit application at with a curriculum vitae, a cover letter that highlights your teaching and research experience and interests, an equity and inclusion statement, and contact information for three confidential references. Semi-finalists will be asked for additional materials. Review of applications will begin on March 6, 2026. Contact search chair Susan Sayre ([email protected]) with questions.

Application Process

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