Mountain West HERC

Bard College’s Center for Environmental Policy (CEP) seeks a visiting faculty member to teach an introductory course in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in our Master of Science in Environmental Policy program in spring 2026. The course is conducted in person on Bard’s Annandale-on-Hudson campus. Classes meet twice weekly.

Bard CEP’s GIS course provides students with the fundamentals of using spatial information, conducting spatial analysis, and producing high-quality cartographic products, including storymaps. Using ESRI’s ArcGIS software and associated apps, students will learn to identify and assess the spatial distribution of environmental impacts across communities at the local, regional and national scale. The visiting faculty member is expected to advise students on their culminating course mapping project and to collaborate periodically with other Bard CEP faculty members as well as community partners.

A master?s degree in environmental studies, geography, GIS, or a related degree, along with significant experience working in a professional GIS practice.  Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and a demonstrated interest in environmental and social justice. 

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To apply please submit a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for three references to Interfolio

Applications will be reviewed as received.

Compensation: $10,000 for one 3-credit course, plus a travel stipend for visiting faculty who are not local. 

About Bard CEP

Bard CEP's graduate programs combine an intensive course of study with practical training in preparation for environmental careers in nonprofit organizations, government, and the private sector. For more information about Bard CEP, please visit Bard CEP

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Building on a 150-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College's mission has expanded across the country, around the world, and to meet broader student needs.Now, approximately 2,000 undergraduates study in Annandale and more than 200 graduate students study in Bard programs, plus nearly 1,000 students in our early colleges. Total enrollment for Bard College and its global affiliates is approximately 5,000 students. The undergraduate program at our main campus in the Hudson River Valley of upstate New York retains a reputation for scholarly excellence and civic engagement. We are committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow's thought leaders.

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