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Lecturer in Geospatial Scienses
Department of Geography
University of Maryland


Duties: The Department of Geography is seeking a full-time Lecturer in the Master of Professional Studies in Geospatial Information Sciences (MPSGIS) Program - www.geog.umd.edu/gis, which is dedicated to providing the most up-to-date training on geospatial technology, theory and applications. The program curriculum covers spatial analysis, spatial statistics, programming, modeling, remote sensing, digital image processing, spatial databases, and Internet GIS. The major responsibilities of the position consist of both teaching courses and advising students.   

This position is expected to start in the spring 2011 semester. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:  The minimum requirements of qualification include: (1) the candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in geography or a related discipline by time of appointment; and (2) the candidate must be broadly trained in geospatial sciences (i.e. GIS and remote sensing) to be able to provide advanced teaching in this field.

Preferences are given to the candidates who have: (1) teaching experiences at college-level; (2) strong programming skills; (3) practical knowledge of ESRI products and IIT’s ENVI; (4) working experiences in industry or government sectors; and (5) project management experiences.

To Apply: Submit letter of application and a resume with the names and telephone numbers of three references to http://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52163. Search will continue until suitable candidates are appointed.  Applications from women and minorities are particularly sought.  The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. For best consideration applications are due no later than September 15, 2010 but the search will continue until a suitable candidate is appointed.  

Further information on this position and on academic and research programs of the Department may be obtained from the address above and can be found at http://www.geog.umd.edu.

Submit letter of application and a resume with the names and telephone numbers of three references to http://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52163. Search will continue until suitable candidates are appointed.

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