The Department of Geography and the Environmental
Sciences Program at Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville invite applications for a
tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor
level beginning in August of 2009. Ph.D. at time of appointment is required.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is
seeking applicants for an Environmental or
Physical Geographer with expertise in Geographic
Information Systems. The successful candidate
will be expected to teach courses in Geography
and Environmental Sciences at the undergraduate
and graduate level. Additionally, both programs
support the development of innovative courses in
the candidates area of expertise. Faculty in
both programs have extensive opportunities to
develop their teaching and research agendas.
Excellence in teaching is expected, as is the
development of an externally funded research
program involving both undergraduate and graduate students.
SIUE is a nationally-recognized university with
the only geography graduate program in the St.
Louis metropolitan area. The Geography Department
is a strong, well respected program with over 135
undergraduate majors and approximately 40
masters students, and offers areas of
specialization in meteorology/climatology,
hydrology, biogeography, cultural geography, GIS,
geographic education, and urban studies. The
Environmental Sciences Program is comprised of a
Master of Science, a Professional Science
Masters (PSM), and an Environmental Sciences
minor. The Master of Science program offers six
areas of degree concentration in environmental
biology, chemistry, education, policy and public
administration, toxicology, and technology and
assessment. Candidates are encouraged to visit
the following websites at
<http://www.siue.edu/GEOGRAPHY>http://www.siue.edu/GEOGRAPHY
and
<http://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/envrionment/>http://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/envrionment/
to learn more about how they can compliment the Department and Program.
Applicants should submit a letter of application
along with their teaching and scholarship
interests, a current curriculum vitae, and
photocopies of all academic transcripts. Evidence
of teaching effectiveness is strongly encouraged.
The candidate should also provide at least three letters of recommendation.
SIUE is an equal opportunity employer and is
committed to enhancing the diversity of its
faculty and staff and encourages applications
from women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans.
Apply to: Randall Pearson, Chair, Department of
Geography, Box 1459L, SIUE, Edwardsville,
Illinois 62026. No-email application will be
accepted. Screening of application will begin on
January 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.
SIUE is a state university benefits under state
sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 and J1 visas.
