MASSACHUSETTS, WORCESTER 01610 Visiting Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Science at Clark University

Clark University seeks to fill a one-year position at the assistant professor level in Geographic Information Science (GIS) to begin August 2011. Particular interest is focused on individuals with a specialization in one or more of the following GIS application areas: land change science, earth systems science, climate change,  and food security. The major responsibility will be to teach core GIS courses including Intro to GIS  and advanced vector GIS as well as a graduate seminar in the candidate’s field of expertise, and to serve undergraduate and graduate programs in Clark’s School of Geography (www.clarku.edu/departments/geography) and the Department of International Development, Community, and Environment (IDCE) (www.clarku.edu/departments/idce). Knowledge of ArcMap 10 and Idrisi software is required; knowledge of programming languages used in GIS and experience with online mapping applications are also desirable. PhD in Geography or related discipline is required by August 2011. 

This position will be based in the Graduate School of Geography at Clark (www.clarku.edu/departments/geography). Applicants must show a commitment to teaching and working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary program. A detailed statement of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of references should be sent via email attachment to gisciencesearch@clarku.edu or via postal mail to John Rogan, GIScience Search Committee, Clark Graduate School of Geography Clark Graduate School of Geography, Clark University, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610. Review of applications will begin April 1st and will continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE. Minorities and Women are strongly encouraged to apply.