The School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) is hiring an Instructional Designer III.

This full-time staff position supports both local and statewide Geomatics faculty in teaching and administering Geomatics courses and labs at UF’s Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center (FLREC). The role collaborates closely with faculty and staff from SFFGS to maintain and enhance the Geomatics undergraduate and graduate curriculum. Responsibilities include guiding prospective students through the admissions process, advising current students on career planning, and ensuring they meet the curriculum requirements for graduation. Additionally, this position plays a key role in developing and delivering an outreach (Extension) program aimed at recruiting and training surveying and mapping technicians in South Florida, with a focus on creating comprehensive learning and professional development opportunities.

Examples of Duties:

• Conducts field labs using a variety of surveying equipment, providing hands-on instruction and practical experience.
• Develops and manages an inventory of office and field equipment for spatial data collection and analysis, providing guidance on their use for Geomatics learning and training programs.
• Contributes to spatial data collection, analysis, and processing, producing maps, 3D models, and other geospatial products.
• Assists in writing and editing content for program proposals, research and teaching grants, publications, and other program-related activities, while exploring and implementing strategies to incorporate emerging geospatial technologies in spatial data collection using airborne and terrestrial sensors.
• Provides training to staff and student employees on data collection, management, and best practices.
• Collaborates with Extension Specialists and Geomatics faculty, coordinates meetings with local surveying societies and GIS professional groups, and facilitates the transfer of knowledge and expertise.
• Attends and participates in statewide meetings, including evening and weekend Extension and training activities, as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in the care, operation, and maintenance of modern terrestrial and airborne surveying instruments (e.g., total stations, levels, UAS, LiDAR).
• Skilled in performing spatial data analysis using geodetic software and related tools.
• Capable of maintaining computer lab environments and ensuring adherence to courseware standards.
• Strong knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices associated with various types of land surveying.
• Solid understanding of mathematics, including trigonometry, and its practical application in field surveying computations.
• Excellent independent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in teaching both in classroom settings and field environments.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience.

Compensation: $70,000 – $88,000 based on qualifications

Licenses or Certifications:

• Preferred qualifications include:
  • Professional surveying license
  • Part 107 Drone License

Applications are due by December 30. Learn more and apply here.

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