New Position at Clark University
Visiting Assistant Professor in GIScience
Clark University, Worcester, MA. Clark University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position for academic year 2014-2015, with a guaranteed one year extension subject to good performance. We seek candidates with the ability to teach courses in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Science. The candidate will teach five courses per academic year. The ability to teach such courses as Introduction to Remote Sensing, Introduction to GIScience, and advanced versions of these topics, is required, and the ability to teach Web mapping and/or Programming for GIS is a plus. The candidate might also teach a research applications course in GIS/Remote Sensing course in the area of his/her research expertise. Teaching will include both undergraduate and graduate courses. The appointment will begin in August 2014. The successful candidate can chose be appointed in either the Graduate School of Geography or the Department for International Development, Community and Environment. A PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Geography or related field is preferred at the time of appointment. Salary is commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the candidate.
Candidates must submit applications to GISSearch@clarku.edu. The submitted application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interest, research interests, evidence of teaching ability and contact information for three letters of recommendation. Screening of applications begins May 26, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. John Rogan (jrogan@clarku.edu) or Dr. Yelena Ogneva-Himmelberger (yogneva@clarku.edu). AA/EOE. Minorities and Women are strongly encouraged to apply.