Geography Tenure-Track Search

Department of Geography College of Liberal Arts 1250 Bellflower Boulevard California State University Long Beach, CA 90840-1101 USA

Tenure-Track Search
GIScience and Geovisualization

Position Description

Recruitment Number: 618
Effective 24 August 2009

POSITION: GIScience and geovisualization, with research specialization in urban applications of GIS, at the Assistant Professor (tenure track) level

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in geography, GIScience, geovisualization, or related field with specialization in urban applications of GIS; demonstrated or potential ability for effective teaching in lower division geographic methods, introductory and advanced cartography and GIS, including urban applications, and major courses in areas of expertise; demonstrated or potential ability and willingness to generate funding for research and undergraduate and graduate student support from extramural sources.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: some combination of expertise and/or experience in geotechniques related to data visualization, geospatial web/interactive mapping, programming, map use and design, spatial cognition, emergency preparedness and disaster response, land use planning, housing, transportation and/or migration; demonstrated willingness to work in interdisciplinary research teams; successful grant seeking record.

DUTIES:

1. Teach courses that address introductory and advanced topics in geography and geographic information science including:
   • Introduction to Research Methods for Geographers (GEOG 200);
   • GIScience, including GEOG 280 (Introduction to Geospatial Techniques), GEOG 485/585 (Principles of GIScience); GEOG 488/588 (Advanced Topics in GIS);
   • Urban and/or Economic Geography (GEOG 467/567 [Metropolitan Problems] and GEOG 487B/587B [Urban/Economic Applications of GIS]);
   • Land Use Planning (GEOG 446); and/or
   • Cartographic Design and Geovisualization (GEOG 482 and GEOG 484/584).
2. Develop courses in areas of experise, including advanced cartographic presentation and geovisualization, interactive web/map design, and advanced economic and/or urban geography courses.
3. Assess and redesign existing courses, as needed on an on-going basis, to keep them current.
4. Participate actively in interdisciplinary activities, networks, and centers on campus.
5. Conduct research and seek extramural funding in areas of expertise
6. Supervise graduate students and teach graduate seminars in Geography
7. Attend Geography Department meetings and participate in Geography, College, and University affairs.

Final determination of teaching assignment is dependent on departmental needs. SALARY:

Commensurate with training and experience; probable beginning salary: $60,000- $62,000.

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED (OR RECRUITMENT CANCELLED):

Review of applications to begin 10 October 2008.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

Applicants should forward paper copies of the following:

1. Letter of application addressing qualifications, research activities, and teaching interests
2. Curriculum vitae, including current e-mail address
3. Names and contact information for three references (no letters)
4. Official transcript from institution awarding highest degree
5. Writing/research/map samples
6. Teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness or potential

Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:

Dr. Vincent Del Casino, Chair
Department of Geography
California State University
Long Beach, CA 90840-1101
1 (562) 985-2357 or -4977
1 (562) 985-8993 (fax)
vdelcasi@csulb.edu

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