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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>
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<p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>A research focus on Remote Sensing, particularly
as it is applied to Geosciences</li>
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<p>Teaching Responsibilities</p>
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<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>
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<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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