Director of Computing and Technology, Center for Applied GIScience, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is recruiting a Director of Computing and Technology in the Center for Applied GIScience for appointment on July 1, 2010. Required qualifications include: 1) an advanced degree in geography or relevant discipline at the time of appointment; 2) technical and analytical expertise in GIS and remote sensing, spatial database development and management, and advanced programming; 3) the ability to contribute to the Center’s interdisciplinary research agenda, and assist with supervising graduate student research; and 4) the ability to teach GIScience concepts and technologies, and human-environment applications to a diverse student body at the graduate and undergraduate levels in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences. Desired qualifications also include modeling of coupled human and natural systems, with technical expertise in the integration of field and GIS analytical methods. The successful candidate will provide technical and computational support for externally funded research initiatives and will play a leadership role in maintaining a vision for leveraging the Center’s computational resources for new research opportunities. Resident IT staff members exist for assistance with daily operations and implementation of upgrades. The candidate is also expected to teach up to two courses per year that address basic and/or applied aspects of GIS analysis. The Center for Applied GIScience is currently involved in a number of funded research projects, largely focused on predicting effects of global environmental changes on the persistence and health of natural ecosystems, including the role that urbanization and biological invasions play in habitat loss and maintenance of biodiversity. The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, where the Center is housed, is an interdisciplinary community of natural, social, and technical scientists with over 30 full- time faculty members. UNC Charlotte is a growing Doctoral-Intensive urban university located in the state’s largest metropolitan area. Over 24,000 students are currently enrolled at the University. The Department, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the University are strongly committed to creating and maintaining a diverse community in which all students, staff and faculty can work, learn and live in an environment of respect and support. We welcome applications from candidates who will foster these goals. We encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals from underrepresented groups. UNC at Charlotte is an AA/EOE. Review of applications will begin April 12, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu and must include: 1) letter of application describing teaching and research interests along with the applicant’s ability to contribute to the Center’s mission, 2) a full curriculum vita, and 3) the names of three referees. We encourage prospective candidates to review our web sites for the Center for Applied GIScience (www.gis.uncc.edu) and the Department (www.geoearth.uncc.edu) prior to applying. For additional information, contact Dr. Ross Meentemeyer at 704-687-5944 or [email protected].
