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Job Status :   Full Time, Employee
Company :   University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Posting Date :   September 12
Closing Date :   OPEN
Relevant Experience :   0 Year(s)
Number of Positions :   1
Location :   La Crosse, Wisconsin
Category :   Academia and Education
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Reference Number :   0600800

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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

Assistant Professor - Cartography/Geovisualization/GIS

The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Department of Geography and Earth Science in the College of Science and Health, invites applicants for a tenure-track position in Cartography/Geovisualization and GIS at the Assistant Professor level. This is a nine-month, full-time appointment to begin August 2015.

The successful candidate will have teaching and research interests in cartography/geovisualization and GIS; with areas of specialization in GIS, cartographic design, web mapping or web-based GIS with mobile computing/location-based services. We seek a faculty member who will demonstrate an interest in teaching at a comprehensive university, is dedicated to student success and willing to work collaboratively with colleagues in the Department and across the University.

Minimum qualifications: PhD. in Geography or closely related field required at time of appointment. The appointee must be able to teach introductory and upper level geovisualization/cartography courses using cartographic/GIS software. Technical expertise in ArcGIS, MAPublisher, and programming with either Python, Java, Javascript, or HTML5 required.

Teaching responsibilities for this position include courses in the fundamentals of cartographic principles, map design, web-based mapping, GIS, and the candidate's areas of specialization. The appointee will be expected to teach one of the Department's core general education courses and also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, develop an active research program seeking external grants, participate in undergraduate research, and provide service to the University and broader community and profession.

The Department of Geography and Earth Science values diversity and faculty who bring diverse experiences to their teaching. The Department has a strong commitment to multicultural and international education and opportunities exist for curriculum development and reform in these and other areas. The University, and the College in which the Department is housed, provide strong research support for faculty. UW-La Crosse is also a leader in the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) and actively promotes involvement by its faculty in high-quality undergraduate research.

Application should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of research interests, teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching ability as one document, and contact information for 3 references that includes names, email addresses and phone numbers. After a successful initial review, transcripts may be requested.
About UW-La Crosse: The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-L fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-L is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as "... our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience.

UW-La Crosse is a 2013 recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. UW-L is proud to be one of only 55 recipients of this national honor recognizing our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

UW-La Crosse has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of "America's Best Colleges" for more than a decade and is ranked consistently as one of the top three institutions in the Midwest. With a student population of roughly 10,000, the university offers 85 undergraduate programs in 29 disciplines and a variety of graduate programs in three colleges: Liberal Studies, Science and Health, and Business Administration, including the School of Arts & Communication and the School of Education. There are nearly 350 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 73 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 87 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 67 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.

The UW-L campus is nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse (pop. 51,818) located in western Wisconsin. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top ten "Best Places to Live" in 2009, La Crosse is one of the most scenic places in mid-America. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation.

UW-La Crosse is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and we encourage applications from persons with varied backgrounds and perspectives. Please contact the Search and Screen Committee if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled
First review date: 11-01-2014
Special Instructions to Applicants: AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

In the "Other Document" field, please upload a statement of research interests.

For your "Teaching Philosophy" document, please upload your teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching ability, as one document.

For your "Reference Contact Information" document, please include the names, email addresses and phone numbers for 3 references.

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