Department of Geography

Assistant Professor of GIScience

The Department of Geography seeks a specialist in GIScience with teaching and research interests in the application of web-based GIS to the study of environmental issues, community development, or planning to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning in August 2014. A Ph.D. in geography is required at the time of appointment. The successful applicant will teach core courses in UMW's new master of science in Geospatial Analysis (MSGA) as well as GIS and other geography courses at the undergraduate level. In addition, the successful candidate will work with the Center for Spatial Analysis and Research (CeSAR) to help forge partnerships between the university, local community organizations, businesses, and government agencies.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University of Mary Washington actively encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to apply.

Candidates should submit a letter of application describing research and teaching interests, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of effective teaching by December 15, 2013, at http://careers.umw.edu. The University of Mary Washington accepts only completed online applications. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be considered. All candidates should also request three letters of recommendation be sent by December 15, 2013, to Dr. Stephen Hanna, Professor and Chair, Department of Geography, Monroe Hall, University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22401 or shanna@umw.edu.