Subject Matter Expert, GIS – Environmental Crime Analysis
Job Description:
- Advise on course scope and specific learning outcomes
- Select and/or design content that supports student mastery of foundational GIS concepts and applications
- Translate geospatial analysis practices into accessible, student-facing instructional materials
- Develop applied assignments involving mapping, spatial analysis, and investigative case studies
- Collaborate with academic leadership and learning designers in an iterative development process
- Ensure content reflects current GIS technologies and best practices
- Incorporate authentic environmental and enforcement-related examples that demonstrate practical GIS applications
Requirements:
- Advanced degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Geospatial Science, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience using GIS software and spatial analysis tools
- Strong understanding of geospatial data collection, management, visualization, and analysis
- Ability to explain technical GIS concepts clearly and accessibly for undergraduate learners
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to create clear, student-facing instructions
- Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively in a remote environment
- Proficiency with standard computer applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel) and familiarity with modern productivity tools
- Experience teaching, training, or mentoring adult or undergraduate learners (preferred)
- Background in online or distance education (preferred)
- Familiarity with ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar geospatial platforms (preferred)
- Experience applying GIS to environmental management, conservation, law enforcement, compliance, or resource monitoring (preferred)
- Personal commitment to sustainability, workforce development, and Unity’s environmental mission (preferred).
Benefits:
- This is a 1099 position and is not eligible for benefits.