Department of Geography
General information about the Department of Geography is available at www.geo.cmich.edu.
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Director of GIS Center (Tenure-Track, Associate/Full Professor)
The Department of Geography, Central Michigan University invites
applications for the tenure-track position of Associate/Full
Professor and Director of the GIS Center to begin August, 2010.
The Department seeks an outstanding candidate with a Ph.D. in
Geography, a proven record of gaining external funding, demonstrated
leadership skills, and teaching excellence. Applicants should
specialize in Physical/Environmental Geography with a strong
background in geospatial technology. Research experience in
the Great Lakes region is desirable. The candidate is expected
to secure external funding that will enhance the role of the GIS
Center as a prominent research and service entity. Other
responsibilities include teaching introductory courses in Physical
Geography and advanced courses in the area of specialization as well
as university service. Screening will begin on November 5,
2009, and continue until the position is filled.
The Department offers a B.S. (major and minor) in Geography and M.S.
in Geographic Information Sciences as well as Geography minors and
majors for teacher education students. Computing facilities at
the GIS Center are state-of-the-art. Additional potential
research opportunities are available through the Central Michigan
University Research Corporation. Classified by the Carnegie
Foundation as a doctoral research university, CMU is recognized for
strong undergraduate education with a range of focused graduate and
research programs.
Send an application letter, curriculum vitae, copies of all
transcripts, statement of research, statement of teaching
philosophy, and three letters of reference to:
Dr. Bin Li, Chair
Department of Geography
Dow 296A
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Further information is available at
www.geo.cmich.edu
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase
diversity within its community (see
http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/).
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.