<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><a href="https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/79602">https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/79602</a><div><br></div><div><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 10px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><span class="caps" style="box-sizing:border-box">UTAH</span>, <span class="caps" style="box-sizing:border-box">SALT</span> <span class="caps" style="box-sizing:border-box">LAKE</span> <span class="caps" style="box-sizing:border-box">CITY</span> 84112-9155. University of Utah. The Department of Geography invites applications for an Assistant Professor of <span class="caps" style="box-sizing:border-box">GIS</span>position starting 1 July 2019.</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 10px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">We are seeking a Geographic Information Scientist with expertise in one or more of the following research areas: cyber <span class="caps" style="box-sizing:border-box">GIS</span>, geovisualization, big data, knowledge discovery, artificial intelligence, machine learning, software/application development, and/or spatial modeling and analysis. Other computational GISc-based research areas may be acceptable. Successful candidates would be able to teach advanced courses in <span class="caps" style="box-sizing:border-box">GIS</span>, WebGIS, cartography/geovisualization, <span class="caps" style="box-sizing:border-box">GIS</span> programming, big data/cloud computing, and other courses in their specialization area.</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 10px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Competitive candidates will have a strong research record reflected in journal publications, conference presentations, and external funding. The ability to collaborate with faculty within the Department of Geography and participate in interdisciplinary research at the University of Utah is a priority. Demonstrated skills in student mentoring are highly desirable.</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 10px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">The Department of Geography at the University of Utah emphasizes scientific, quantitative geography within the focus areas of urban/economic systems, Earth systems science, human-environmental geography and geographic information science. The department offers BS, MS, and PhD Geography degrees, as well as BS and MS <span class="caps" style="box-sizing:border-box">GIS</span>degrees. The department is a national Center of Academic Excellence in Geospatial Sciences and is home to the Digitally Integrated Geographic Information Technologies (<span class="caps" style="box-sizing:border-box">DIGIT</span>) Lab which provides support for both theoretical and applied geographic information analysis and application development. The department is housed in the brand new Gardner Commons building with beautiful classrooms, laboratories and meeting spaces. For more information on the Department of Geography, see <a href="http://www.geog.utah.edu">www.geog.utah.edu</a>.</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 10px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">The University of Utah offers unparalleled opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborative research. The university is home to the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute (<span class="caps" style="box-sizing:border-box">SCI</span>), the Center for High Performance Computing (<span class="caps" style="box-sizing:border-box">CHPC</span>), the Global Change and Sustainability Center (<span class="caps" style="box-sizing:border-box">GCSC</span>), and a new “iNterdisciplinary EXchange for Utah Science” (<span class="caps" style="box-sizing:border-box">NEXUS</span>) research center housed within our new building.</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 10px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">The University of Utah is a comprehensive and diverse public institution located in the Wasatch Front urban corridor with easy access to research and recreational opportunities in the Rocky Mountains, Great Basin and the Colorado Plateau. Salt Lake City is a dynamic, high-tech and bike-friendly metropolitan area with high quality cultural and entertainment amenities, an extensive public transit system, and a sunny, dry four-season climate.</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 10px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Applications should consist of a cover letter, CV, statement of research, statement of teaching, teaching evaluations (if available), and the contact information for exactly three references. In your application materials, please include a description of how your work and experience can contribute to the success of underrepresented students. To apply for the position click on or enter this web link <a href="http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/79602">http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/79602</a>.</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 10px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">The due date for applications is 1 October 2018; applications received after the deadline may be considered until the position is filled.</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 10px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Rich Medina (<a href="mailto:richard.medina@geog.utah.edu">richard.medina@geog.utah.edu</a>).</span></p></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/79602">https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/79602</a><br><br><div id="AppleMailSignature"><div>Maura Hahnenberger, PhD</div><div><br></div><div>Geosciences Department</div><div>Salt Lake Community College</div><div><br></div>Sent from a mobile device<div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></body></html>