[ES_JOBS_NET] Remote Sensing/GIS Position Open at Michigan State University, Department of Geography

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

The Department of Geography at Michigan State University invites
applications for a tenure system appointment at the rank of Assistant
Professor in the area of remote sensing and geographic information science.
We are a large, collegial department with a long research and teaching
tradition in RS/GIS and their application to social and environmental
problems. As a land grant institution, Michigan State University offers
tremendous opportunities for scientific collaboration with colleagues and
students on regional and global issues.

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Outstanding candidates with a research focus in any area of applied remote
sensing and geographic information science will be considered. Successful
applicants will be expected to develop a strong externally funded research
program and all candidates must demonstrate a funding plan or related
strategy. The successful candidate will also exhibit excellence in
undergraduate and graduate teaching. Candidates will be expected to teach
high-quality courses across the remote sensing spectrum, and special
consideration will be given to those candidates who can also offer courses
in cartography/geovisualization. Please review our course catalog for
existing descriptions.****

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All applications should include a curriculum vitae, statement of interest,
examples of published research, and names (only) of three references. The
prospective appointment begins August 2014. A Ph.D. in Geography or related
field is required by the date of appointment. Questions may be directed to
Dr. Ashton Shortridge, Chair of the Search Committee (ashton at msu.edu). All
applications must be submitted through the MSU Applicant Page website at
https://jobs.msu.edu posting 8539.****

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Review of applications will begin on December 11, 2013 and will continue
until the position is filled.****

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For more information about the MSU Department of Geography, please visit
our website at: http://www.geo.msu.edu. MSU is an affirmative action,
equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence
through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all
people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages
applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and
persons with disabilities.****

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Best,****

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Alan F. Arbogast****

Professor and Chair****

Department of Geography****

Michigan State University****

673 Auditorium Road, Room 116****

East Lansing, MI 48824-1117****

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Phone:  517-355-5262
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