Assistant Professor – GIS

Job Summary:

The Geography and Anthropology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Geography with anemphasis in Geographic Information Systems, and the desire and capacity to contribute substantially to our Geospatial Analysis and Technologies programming. Position begins August 2018.

The department seeks a physical or human geographer with a PhD in geography at the time of appointment (ABDs near completion will be considered) whose teaching and research interests complement existing strengths in the department. The successful candidate will teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced GIS courses as well as courses in their own interest areas. The department encourages applications from persons of groups historically underrepresented in geography.

Duties:

Teach GIS courses in the Department of Geography and Anthropology and other course(s) based on program needs and candidateƒ??s specialization. All members of the department are expected to teach an introductory geography class.

Qualifications:

Required

• Earned doctorate in geography by August 27, 2018;
• Evidence of successful university teaching [e.g., knowledge and skills in educational technology, formal and informal assessment practices, classroom management];
• Expertise with industry-standard GIS software, such as ESRI and QGIS;
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness;
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and learning, student-faculty research collaboration, and interdisciplinary collaboration across campus

Preferred

• Ability to incorporate Python and R scripting into teaching and research.

How to Apply:

Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau
Claire Web site: http://www.uwec.edu/Employment/uweccareers.htm. Search for theGeography and Anthropology: Assistant Professor with an emphasis in Geographic Information Systemsposition (Job ID #13412). Please be sure you have included the following inPDF format:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vita
• Unofficial graduate school transcripts
• Statement of teaching philosophy and research
• Names and contact information for 3 references from whom confidential recommendation letters can be obtained

Please direct requests for additional information to: Dr. Ryan Weichelt; weicherd@uwec.edu

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by10/1/2017. However, screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process