The Department of Geography and the Environmental Sciences Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invite applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning in August of 2009. Ph.D. at time of appointment is required.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is seeking applicants for an Environmental or Physical Geographer with expertise in Geographic Information Systems. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in Geography and Environmental Sciences at the undergraduate and graduate level. Additionally, both programs support the development of innovative courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Faculty in both programs have extensive opportunities to develop their teaching and research agendas. Excellence in teaching is expected, as is the development of an externally funded research program involving both undergraduate and graduate students.

SIUE is a nationally-recognized university with the only geography graduate program in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The Geography Department is a strong, well respected program with over 135 undergraduate majors and approximately 40 master’s students, and offers areas of specialization in meteorology/climatology, hydrology, biogeography, cultural geography, GIS, geographic education, and urban studies. The Environmental Sciences Program is comprised of a Master of Science, a Professional Science Master’s (PSM), and an Environmental Sciences minor. The Master of Science program offers six areas of degree concentration in environmental biology, chemistry, education, policy and public administration, toxicology, and technology and assessment. Candidates are encouraged to visit the following websites at <http://www.siue.edu/GEOGRAPHY>http://www.siue.edu/GEOGRAPHY and <http://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/envrionment/>http://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/envrionment/ to learn more about how they can compliment the Department and Program.

Applicants should submit a letter of application along with their teaching and scholarship interests, a current curriculum vitae, and photocopies of all academic transcripts. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is strongly encouraged. The candidate should also provide at least three letters of recommendation.

SIUE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans.

Apply to: Randall Pearson, Chair, Department of Geography, Box 1459L, SIUE, Edwardsville, Illinois 62026. No-email application will be accepted. Screening of application will begin on January 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

SIUE is a state university – benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 and J1 visas.

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