CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS, 61920. Eastern Illinois University. The Department of Geology/ Geography invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geography with primary expertise in Geographic Information Science and Cartography, to begin August 2011. Candidates must be comfortable working across disciplines, teaching introductory and advanced courses to diverse majors, and mentoring Masters students. The successful candidate will play an instrumental role in establishing a university GIScience Center serving the region. Research interests in human or physical geography which complement the current strengths of the department are desirable. The ability to seek outside funding is important. A commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service is essential. A Ph.D. in Geography is required by time of appointment.
Eastern Illinois University is an ESRI certified campus. The department offers BS degrees in Geography, Geology, Teacher Certification in Earth Science, and Teacher Certification in Geography and participates in the multi-disciplinary Masters of Science for Natural Sciences program. Our department is student-oriented, encouraging mentoring of undergraduate research and applied regional studies. Send a letter of application that includes teaching philosophy/experience, with recent student evaluations, a 1-2 page statement on research experience/interests, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and e-copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (can be unofficial copies at this time), by 29 October 2010; review of applications will begin at that time and continue until the position is filled. All materials should be submitted electronically as a Word Document or PDF Document to Dr. David C. Viertel, Chair, Search Committee. E-mail: [email protected]. Phone: 217-581-6244. Fax: 217-581-6613. For more information on the position and the department, check our home page http://www.eiu.edu/~geoscience. Eastern Illinois University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community. *************************************************** Karen F. Gaines, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Chair Eastern Illinois University Department of Biological Sciences 600 Lincoln Ave. Charleston IL, 61920-3099 (o) 217.581.6235; (f) 217.581.7141 e-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.eiu.edu/~biology *****************************************************
