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Geographic Information Science Position

The Department of Geography, Geology and Anthropology at Indiana State University
invites applications for a tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Geographic Information Science beginning in August 2009.  Ph.D. in Geography or a related discipline required at time of appointment. The department seeks a broadly defined Geographic Information Science specialist to teach primarily undergraduate and graduate level courses in GIS, courses in their areas of expertise, and to advise graduate students. Research specialties are open to any application of geospatial technology to natural resources, environment, or physical geography, with the expectation that the successful candidate will establish an active research program that results in extramural funding and peer-refereed publications. Expertise in remote sensing, geostatistics, geocomputation, and/or geovisualization is a plus. Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. in Geography, university teaching experience (including web-based courses), peer-refereed publications and a record of extramural funding. The Department offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees in geography and a GIS certificate. Geography has established a GIScience teaching/research facility and a Center for Urban and Environmental Change that extensively employ geospatial technologies.

Apply: Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.indstate.edu and attach a statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, transcripts and contact information for three references. Review of applications begins November 3, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to GIS Search Committee: Voice 812-237-2444; Fax 812-237-8029; E-mail: geography@isugw.indstate.edu Visit us at http://www1.indstate.edu/gga/gga/javatest/index2.html .

Indiana State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. The University actively encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.