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                  <h3>Department of Geosciences</h3>
                  <h2>Assistant Professor - Geographic Information
                    Sciences</h2>
                  <h4>Durango, Colorado</h4>
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                  <p>The Department of Geosciences at Fort Lewis College
                    invites applications for a full-time tenure-track
                    position in the field of Geographic Information
                    Sciences at the Assistant Professor level commencing
                    in the fall semester of 2017. Responsibilities
                    include teaching GIS courses within the Department
                    of Geosciences and administration of the college's
                    GIS Certificate program.</p>
                  <p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p>
                  <ul>
                    <li>A completed Ph.D. by August 14, 2017 in
                      Geography, Geographic</li>
                    <li>Information Science, or a closely related
                      discipline</li>
                    <li>Experience using GIS software as applied to the
                      physical and natural sciences</li>
                    <li>Demonstrated potential for excellence in
                      undergraduate teaching</li>
                    <li>Active engagement in research and scholarship
                      involving undergraduate students</li>
                    <li>Ability to lead the college's growing GIS</li>
                    <li>Certificate program. This involves experience
                      with program administration, working with
                      undergraduate students on GIS-related research
                      projects, and overseeing student internships</li>
                    <li>Proven commitment to teach and mentor students
                      on interdisciplinary topics, and take an active
                      role in extra-curricular, student-centered
                      activities that broaden the undergraduate academic
                      experience</li>
                  </ul>
                  <p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
                  <ul>
                    <li>A research focus on Remote Sensing, particularly
                      as it is applied to Geosciences</li>
                  </ul>
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                    <p>Teaching Responsibilities</p>
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                  <ul>
                    <li>Teaching load is 24 credits per year of which
                      three may be authorized for research release GIS
                      courses using ArcGIS software: Intro-level (map
                      design), intermediate-level (vector modeling), and
                      advanced-level (raster modeling)</li>
                    <li>Supporting courses such as Remote Sensing,
                      Computer</li>
                    <li>Programming, and Web Mapping</li>
                  </ul>
                  <p><b>About the Department and the GIS Certificate
                      Program</b></p>
                  <p>The Department of Geosciences consists of six
                    tenured or tenure-track faculty and one lecturer,
                    and all are committed to enthusiastic, high-quality
                    teaching, and are active in research, particularly
                    with undergraduates. The department offers a B.S.
                    degree in Geology and a Certificate in GIS. Both the
                    Geology major and the GIS Certificate program have
                    seen substantial growth over the past several years.
                    In November 2016, Geosciences and GIS will move to
                    the new Geology, Physics and Engineering building.
                    This $35-million, 60,000 ft2 academic building will
                    house state-of-the-art teaching and research spaces
                    designed for the particular needs of each program.</p>
                  <p><b>About Fort Lewis College and Durango, Colorado</b></p>
                  <p>Fort Lewis College is Colorado's public liberal
                    arts college, with approximately 3,800 students.
                    Founded in 1911, the college moved to its current
                    location in 1956, and primarily serves Southwestern
                    Colorado and the greater Four Corners region,
                    although the college enrolls students from all 50
                    states and numerous foreign countries. The college's
                    student population is quite culturally diverse, and
                    includes 24% Native American and 11% Hispanic. The
                    liberal arts mission of Fort Lewis College
                    emphasizes excellence in undergraduate teaching with
                    members of the Department of Geosciences
                    contributing to an energetic and thriving learning
                    community. At an elevation of 6,872 ft., Fort Lewis
                    College overlooks Durango, Colorado, a small
                    mountain city with a population of about 18,000.
                    Durango is famous not only for its rich and colorful
                    history, but also for its many outdoor activities
                    including skiing, mountain biking, rafting, and
                    hiking.</p>
                  <p><b>Application Process</b></p>
                  <p>All required materials should be submitted
                    electronically as a single PDF document. The
                    following items are required for a complete
                    application.</p>
                  <ul>
                    <li>A Letter of Application specifically addressing
                      how you meet the qualifications</li>
                    <li>Current curriculum vitae</li>
                    <li>A narrative description (1-2 pages) of
                      undergraduate teaching interests and philosophy</li>
                    <li>A narrative description (1-2 pages) of proposed
                      GIS-focused research/design projects</li>
                    <li>A list of at least three professional references
                      (Confidential letters of recommendation will be
                      requested for selected candidates)</li>
                    <li>Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
                      (unofficial copies are acceptable at time of
                      application; official transcripts and passing a
                      background check per state law are a condition of
                      employment for the successful candidate)</li>
                  </ul>
                  <p>Application materials should be sent via e-mail to:<span
                      class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a
                      href="mailto:GISsearch@fortlewis.edu">GISsearch@fortlewis.edu</a>.</p>
                  <p>All e-mail submissions must include the applicant's
                    first and last name, the phrase "GeoSearch", and
                    "Application Packet" in the subject line, e.g., .</p>
                  <p>Submit a single PDF file containing the requested
                    materials as an attachment to your email.</p>
                  <p>We advise using the Request Delivery Receipt option
                    in your e-mail client as a confirmation that your
                    application was received.</p>
                  <p>Only those applications received by<span
                      class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>November
                      1, 2016</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>will
                    be given full consideration.</p>
                  <p>The position will remain open until filled.
                    Inquiries about the position may be addressed to<span
                      class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Dr. Gary
                      Gianniny</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>at
                    <a href="mailto:gianniny_g@fortlewis.edu">gianniny_g@fortlewis.edu</a><span
                      class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>.</p>
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                    <p><i>Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on
                        the basis of race, age, color, religion,
                        national origin, gender, disability, sexual
                        orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
                        political beliefs, or veteran status.
                        Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment,
                        admission, and education shall be extended to
                        all persons. The College shall promote equal
                        opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative
                        action efforts to increase the diversity of
                        students, faculty, and staff. People from
                        under-represented groups are encouraged to
                        apply.</i></p>
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