* Full-time tenure
track Assistant Professor in Geographic Information
Science (GIS).
* Teaches GIS courses at the liberal studies (introductory),
upper division (advanced applications), and graduate
(general introductory) levels.
* Teaches other introductory geography courses.
* Develops and teaches courses in areas of specialization.
* Advises geography majors and graduate students.
* Engages in scholarly research.
* Supervises undergraduate student research.
* Provides service to the campus and the community,
including serving on Department, College, and University
committees.
Minimum Qualifications
* A Ph.D. in Geography
(or closely related field), emphasis in GIS, must be
completed by August 2003.
* The applicant must be able to contribute to the Geographic
Information Management emphases degree programs in the
Department of Geography, Planning and Recreation, as well
as a new post-graduate GIS certificate program.
* Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to a high
quality teaching agenda and an enthusiasm to contribute
to the development of a young and growing department.
Knowledge, Skills
& Abilities
* Candidates having
a topical emphasis in Physical Geography, Natural Resources
Management, or Environmental Planning will rate the
highest.
* Experience with ArcInfo, ArcView and CAD is desired.
* Prior teaching experience at the college level is
desired.
* Ability to work with people from a variety of culturally
diverse backgrounds.
Annual Salary
* $35,000 - $45,000
depending on experience.
FLSA Status
* Exempt.
Application Procedure
* Please send a letter
of application including brief statements of teaching
philosophy and research interests, curriculum vitae,
transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
* Send to:
Dr. Thomas Paradis
Chair, GIS Search Committee
Department of Geography, Planning and Recreation
Northern Arizona University
P.O. Box 15016
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
* Northern Arizona University, an affirmative action,
Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator, is committed
to excellence through diversity.
Application Deadline
* Open until further
notice; however, the screening committee will begin
reviewing applications on January 15, 2003.
Northern Arizona University
is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities
are encouraged to apply.
NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
ARIZONA, FLAGSTAFF 86011-5016. Northern Arizona University,
Flagstaff, Department of Geography and Public Planning. Full-time
tenure track Assistant Professor effective Fall 2003 in Geographic
Information Science. Preference will be given to applicants
with additional interest in Physical Geography, Natural Resource
Management, or Environmental Planning; and a Ph.D. in Geography
(or closely related field), completed by August 2003.
The ideal applicant must be able to contribute to the Geographic
Information Management emphases degree programs in the Department
of Geography and Public Planning, as well as a new post-graduate
GIS certificate program. Experience with ArcInfo, ArcView
and CAD is desired. Prior teaching experience at the college
level is desired. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment
to a high quality teaching agenda and an enthusiasm to contribute
to the development of a young and growing department.
Specific duties will include: (1) teaching GIS courses
at the liberal studies (introductory), upper division (advanced
applications), and graduate (general introductory) levels
(2) teaching other introductory geography courses, (3) developing
and teaching courses in areas of specialization, (4) advising
geography majors and graduate students, (5) engaging in
scholarly research, (6) supervising undergraduate student
research, and (7) providing service to the campus and the
community, including serving on Department, College, and
University committees.
The Geography and Public Planning Department is located
in the College of Ecosystem Science and Management and maintains
close ties to the NAU School of Forestry and Parks and Recreation
program. The Department emphasizes an understanding of the
interrelationships between earth resources and humankind.
The program is committed providing individualized attention
to the needs of students through small classes, field experiences,
and internship programs. Areas of research and teaching
include physical and cultural geography, arid lands, planning
in rural and small-town communities, public land development
and management, spatial analysis, remote sensing, cartography
and GIS.
Northern Arizona University is located in Flagstaff, Arizona,
a city of approximately 52,000. At 7,000 feet, Flagstaff
is situated at the base of the San Francisco Peaks and is
surrounded by the largest ponderosa pine forest in the world.
This four-season city is a focal point for a region offering
a wide range of recreational and cultural opportunities.
Please send a letter of application including brief statements
of teaching philosophy and research interests, curriculum
vitae, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
The search will remain open until the position is filled
or closed; however, the screening committee will begin reviewing
applications on January 15, 2003. Apply: Search Committee
Chair, Department of Geography and Public Planning. Voice
928-523-2650. Fax 928-523-2275. E-mail geog@nau.edu.
