ONLINE PROGRAM COORDINATOR / GIS INSTRUCTOR Department of Environmental Studies, in the College of Public Affairs and Administration, seeks applications for a full time Online Program Coordinator with expertise in geographic information systems (GIS). The Online Program Coordinator serves as the primary academic resource for online/blended students, maintain contact, assessing retention and recruitment strategies, and ensuring students' academic progress. This position is central to student support, and focuses on the efficient, responsive, and effective coordination and management of recruitment, student advocacy, service referral, enrollment and retention, and advising support. The Online Program Coordinator will also contribute to departmental course offerings by teaching an introductory course on GIS and other courses in her/his area of expertise. The teaching load will include both online and on-campus courses. The University of Illinois at Springfield serves over 5,000 students in more than 40 undergraduate and graduate programs, with an emphasis on liberal arts and professional programs.
The 12-month salary will be $40,000, and the anticipated start date for this position is approximately 1 December 2011. To apply, send a letter of application addressing qualifications, resume or vita, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and contact information of three professional references Online Coordinator Search Committee, Department of Environmental Studies, University of Illinois at Springfield, One University Plaza, PAC 308, Springfield, Illinois 62703. Review of applications will begin 3 October 2011, and will continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated. Read the complete position announcement online at uis.edu/ens. UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Persons with disabilities, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply. Dennis R. Ruez, Jr. Assistant Professor and Chair Department of Environmental Studies One University Plaza, PAC 308 University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407 http://uis.edu/ens<http://www.uis.edu/environmentalstudies> P Think Green before printing this e-mail
