GIS Positions (multiple job announcements)
Sam Wormley
Physical Geographer
Univesity of Minnesota, Duluth
Tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning September 1, 1998. The
Department of Geography seeks a full-time PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHER with
demonstrated teaching and research interests in ENVIRONMENTAL geography.
Research/teaching interests should include (but not necessarily be limited
to) water issues (such as water resource management, surface/groundwater
hydrology, or Great Lakes environments). The candidate must demonstrate a
willingness to incorporate regional environmental issues and culturally
diverse perspectives in teaching and research. The successful candidate
will be expected to teach a course in ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATION IN GIS.
PhD in Geography (or closely related field) required by 3/1/99. University
teaching/TA experience and evidence of effective communication skills
required, as well as a demonstrated potential for departmental, College and
University service. Send
* letter of application
* CV
* examples (up to 4) of published/written papers
* and complete contact information including
name
address
phone
email and fax
for up to 4 individuals whom we may contact for references.
Application materials must be postmarked by March 1, 1998; applications
postmarked after this date CANNOT be considered.
Apply to: Scott Freundschuh, Search Committee Chair, Department of
Geography, 329 Cina Hall, 10 University Drive, University of Minnesota,
Duluth, MN 55812-2496.
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The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons
shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital
status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual
orientation.
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University of Pittsburgh
School of Information Sciences
The School of Information Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track
faculty position at the Assistant Professor level beginning with the
1998-1999 academic year. Candidates should have a PhD in Information
Science, Computer Science, or a related field, with teaching and research
interests in the area of database management systems with possible
application to object-oriented systems, client-server systems, systems
security, geographic information systems, information retrieval,
knowledge-based systems, or database design. The position is within the
Department of Information Science and Telecommunications, which has 18
faculty members and offers doctoral, masters and bachelors degrees in
information science and masters and doctoral degrees in telecommunications.
Information about the department and its research activities is available
at http://www.sis.pitt.edu/~dist.
We seek applicants with balanced research and teaching interests and
strongly encourage women and minority candidates to apply. Applications
received by January 15, 1998 will receive full consideration. Salaries are
competitive. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, statement of
research interests, any relevant reprints or preprints, and the names and
addresses of three references to:
Faculty Search Chair
Department of Information Science and Telecommunications
135 North Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Email inquiries may be directed to isse...@sis.pitt.edu. The University
of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES 90089-0255.
University of Southern California
Applications are being accepted for appointment as a Research Assistant
Professor or Research Associate Professor to design and carry out a
long distance geographic information science program in the Department
of Geography. Under the direction of the GIS Lab Director, the successful
candidate will be responsible for the final design and teaching of a
graduate-level program consisting of semester-length long distance
courses and a three-week summer field course at the Wrigley Marine
Science Center on Santa Catalina Island. The initial appointment is for
12 months (renewable, subject to availability of funds and performance).
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment and have research
and teaching interests in the theory and application of geographic
information technologies. The successful candidate will be expected to
collaborate with GIS experts at other UNIGIS Network sites and with
colleagues across disciplinary boundaries at USC. UNIGIS is an
international network of universities cooperating in the design and
delivery of distance learning in GIS. The successful candidate will also
have the opportunity to participate in the continued development of the
USC GIS Laboratory, which includes research and teaching facilities for
GIS, cartography, remote sensing, and environmental modeling.
The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested applicants should forward a curriculum vita, official
transcripts, a statement of teaching and research interests and
experience, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail
addresses of three references. Application review will begin on 15
January 1998 and continue until the position is filled. The position
may be filled as early as 1 March 1998.
Apply: Dr. John P. Wilson, Department of Geography, University of
Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0255. Voice: (213) 740-1908;
Fax: (213) 740-0056; E-mail; jpwi...@rcf.usc.edu.
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PENNSYLVANIA, UNIVERSITY PARK 16802. The Pennsylvania State University.
ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF GEOGRAPHY. Tenure track position
starting Fall 1998, in the area of GEOGRAPHIC VISUALIZATION (GVis). We are
seeking applicants who can complement an established concentration in
geographic representation through research and teaching interests that
include GVis as it relates to spatial analysis/modeling, decision making,
gis, cognitive science, geographic education, and/or image analysis/remote
sensing. A commitment to excellence in teaching at the introductory through
graduate level, research, and service is essential. Earned doctorate must
be in hand at time of appointment. Applicants should submit a letter
describing interests and possible contributions to our program, a complete
curriculum vita, a maximum of five sample reprints, and the names and
addresses (including e-mail and fax) of three to five referees by Feb. 15,
1998 to ensure consideration. Applications will, however, be accepted until
the position is filled. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Apply: Alan M. MacEachren, Chair, GVis Search Committee, 302
Walker, Geography Department, Box AAG. Phone: 814/865-7491 or 814/865-3433.
Fax: 814/863-7943. e-mail: al...@essc.psu.edu
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SENIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST (GIS SUPPORT)
CITY OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Responsible position available with the City of Kansas City, Missouri, City
Planning & Development Department. Requires graduation from an accredited
four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree and three years
experience, including two years as a Software or Systems Analyst; or an
equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants will be
evaluated ONLY on the information or documentation submitted at the time of
application. Prefer experienced user of Arc/Info and ArcView Geographic
Information System products. Background in as many of the following areas
as possible is desirable: AML, Avenue, Map Projects, Visual Basic, C++,
Windows NT. Extensive course work in geography preferred. Application
deadline: January 23, 1998. Salary range: $3,459 to $5,660 per month. The
City offers an excellent benefit package. Preemployment drug screen
required as a condition of employment. Non-residents, if appointed, must
establish residency within the city limits of Kansas City, Missouri. THE
CITY OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO
A DIVERSE WORKFORCE. Send resumes to:
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
12TH FLOOR, CITY HALL
414 EAST 12TH STREET
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64106
(816) 274-1127
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CADD SYSTEM OPERATOR - GIS
CITY OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Position available in the City Planning & Development Department. Requires
graduation from a senior high school supplemented by training in computer
aided drafting and design; and three (3) years of related and increasingly
responsible experience with computer aided drafting and design equipment.
Work involves support of the creation and maintenance of multiple
Geographic Information Systems. Experience with Intergraph Microstation
CAD package, NT operating system and Arcinfo/Arcview Geographic Information
System is preferred.
Application Deadline: January 23, 1998. Salary range: $2,239 to $3,357
per month.
The City offers an excellent benefit package. Pre-employment drug screen
required as a condition of employment. Non-residents, if appointed, must
establish residency within the city limits of Kansas City, Missouri. THE
CITY OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO
A DIVERSE WORKFORCE. Send resumes to:
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
12TH FLOOR, CITY HALL
414 EAST 12TH STREET
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64106
(816) 274-1127
Greg Breuer
Computer Programmer Analyst II
GRC/MSDIS
email: grc...@showme.missouri.edu
http://msdis.missouri.edu