ASSISTANT PROFESSOR SPECIALIZING IN

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Vacancy #28F191

Postion #3091

The Department of Environmental Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in geographic information systems and remote sensing to begin August 2008.  We seek applicants able to integrate GIS with university strengths in environmental studies, biology, geography and/or marine sciences.  Knowledge of one or more of the following is also desirable: database systems and design, object-oriented systems, image processing, photogrammetry, geodesy, and spatial statistics with applications to modern environmental problems. Candidates should demonstrate an ability and willingness to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in spatial information systems along with additional undergraduate and graduate courses in area of specialization and core courses in EVS.  Development of a dedicated GIS laboratory and vigorous, externally funded research program are expected. Ph.D. required. UNCW is located five miles from the Atlantic Ocean on a beautiful 656-acre campus in the historic port city of Wilmington on the Cape Fear River.  The University currently enrolls more than 11,000 students. Further information about UNCW and the department can be accessed on the Web at http://www.uncwil.edu.  To apply, please complete the online application process available on the Web at http://consensus.uncw.edu.  A letter of application, vita, and contact information for three professional references should be attached to the online application--not emailed, mailed, or faxed.  Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments are required.  Priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 31, 2008 but the position will remain open until filled.

UNC Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.