UCGIS Jobs Postings

Postion: LECTURER IN GEOSPATIAL SCIENCES
Institution: University of Maryland
Department: Department of Geography
City: College Park
State: Maryland
Country: USA
Contact: Liz Smith (lizsmith@umd.edu)
Additional Information URL: http://www.geog.umd.edu/gis/

Position Information

LECTURER IN GEOSPATIAL SCIENCES

Department of Geography University of Maryland Duties: Position in the Department of Geography for a full-time lecturer in geospatial sciences. This position is expected to start the Spring 2010 semester. We seek a candidate who will provide expert teaching support for the Master of Professional Studies in Geospatial Information Sciences Program. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications: Minimum requirements are a Ph.D. in geography or a related discipline by time of appointment and a demonstrated teaching record in GIS. The person chosen for the position will be broadly trained in both GIS and remote sensing. Proficiency in ESRI products is essential and programming skills is highly desirable. The courses to be taught may include: GIS modeling, spatial databases, GIS programming, geovisualization, and GPS. Experience in teaching at college-level and teaching online courses is preferred.

To Apply: Submit letter of application and a resume with the names and telephone numbers of three references to Liz Smith, Department of Geography, 2181 LeFrak Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 (lizsmith@umd.edu ). For best consideration applications are due no later than January 15th, 2010 but the search will continue until suitable candidates are appointed. Applications from women and minorities are particularly sought.

The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Further information on this position and on academic and research programs of the Department may be obtained from the address above and can be found at http://www.geog.umd.edu/gis/.

Posted on Web 11/24/2009