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Assistant Professor of Geography—Search #67724 College of Science and Mathematics/Department of Geology & Geography The Department of Geology and Geography in the College of Science and Mathematics invites applications and nominations for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Geography. The home campus for this position will be the Statesboro campus. Georgia Southern University is a distinctive combination of Southern charm and uncompromising academics. We are a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution serving about 26,500 students through nine colleges on three beautiful oak-lined campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville, and via a growing online program. Throughout its degree offerings at the associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern cultivates community collaboration, world-class scholarship and hands-on learning opportunities. Georgia Southern University was founded in 1906 as a school for teaching modern agricultural production techniques and homemaking skills to rural school children. Its Savannah campus was established in 1935 as Armstrong Junior College for local youth who could not afford to attend college away from home. The Liberty Center in Hinesville was established in 1998 to serve the military and their families at nearby Fort Stewart, the largest military base east of the Mississippi. All three locations came together in 2018 when Armstrong State University and Georgia Southern University consolidated. The "new" Georgia Southern University preserves a passion for serving its neighbors while preparing students for lifelong service as scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities. Within this setting, the Department of Geology & Geography is actively engaged and committed to inclusivity and diversity in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and service. Faculty in the Department are actively involved in research regionally, nationally, and abroad. The Department currently offers three degree programs in geography: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science in Applied Geography. The Department also seeks to advance research and teaching in support of the efforts by the college to enhance/build undergraduate and graduate programs in environmental science/sustainability with emphasis on the coastal plain. To this end, the individual that fills the position will be expected to contribute to the teaching, research, and service missions of the Department. Position Description: Reporting to the Department Chair, the Assistant Professor of Geography will conduct research and teach courses in Geographic Information Science (GIScience). Areas of desired research and teaching interest include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: spatial data science/big data, geovisualization, quantitative methods/spatial statistics, and cyberGIS. The successful candidate will have a special focus on the applications of GIScience in human-environment interactions and sustainability. The individual selected will also participate in teaching core courses in geography and undergraduate and graduate levels courses in his/her specialty and GIScience. In addition, the candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and be actively engaged in the growth and development of the undergraduate and graduate programs in geography. The position is a 10-month, tenure-track appointment, and the salary and the startup package are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Qualifications: A PhD in geography, or closely related discipline, must be completed by the position starting date of August 1, 2020 Engagement with institutional student success initiatives Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching experience (full-time or part-time) Evidence of seeking/securing external research funding Have significant programming experience (e.g., Python) Ability and interest in recruiting geography majors Demonstrated commitment to teaching or research that promotes inclusion of those underrepresented in the field Have teaching and/or research interest in a particular region of the world, with preference given to research that impacts coastal plain communities/regions Ability to collaborate with Department faculty and complement its existing strengths Screening of applications begins January 15, 2020, and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2020. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to: Dr. Wei Tu, Search Chair, Search 67724 Department of Geology and Geography Georgia Southern University P. O. Box 8149 Statesboro GA 30460-8149 Electronic mail: WTu@GeorgiaSouthern.edu Telephone: 912-478-5233 More information about the institution is available through https://georgiasouthern.edu/jobs or http://cosm.georgiasouthern.edu/geo/ . Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities and who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Vice Provost. Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-ba4b494635fd5b4780b0ff77f72ad4df

Adjunct Faculty positions are Part-Time positions filled on an as-needed basis. McLennan Community College is accepting applications for the following disciplines: ARTS & SCIENCES THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES REQUIRE A MASTER'S DEGREE WITH AT LEAST 18 HOURS IN THE FIELD TO BE TAUGHT. Anthropology Biology Chemistry Communication Studies (Speech) English French Geography German Government History Librarians Math Philosophy Physics Psychology Sociology Spanish THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES REQUIRE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE WITH A MAJOR OR MINOR IN THE DISCIPLINE TAUGHT OR IN A CLOSELY RELATED AREA. Integrated Reading & Writing Development: INSTRUCTORS NEEDED WITH AVAILABILITY DURING WORK WEEK, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM AND 5:00 PM. HEALTH PROFESSIONS Associate Degree Nursing Clinical Instructor: Minimum Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, three years' experience in a clinical setting, and a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas. A Master's Degree in Nursing is preferred. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor: Minimum Requirements include a High School Diploma/GED. Licensed Vocational Nurse with current Texas License, one year of nursing experience in a nursing home. Medical Assisting Instructor: Minimum requirements include an AAS degree in Medical Assisting (Bachelor's Degree in health related field preferred), and 2 years' experience in a clinical setting (administrative experience preferred). Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA): Associate's Degree is required. Must be currently Texas Licensed OTA with previous employment as a Licensed OTA with 2 years clinical experience. Will also accept an OT with a Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of previous employment experience, as well as current Texas licensure as an OT. Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA): Associate Degree is required. Must be currently licensed in Texas as PTA, with 1 year of clinical experience. Surgical Technology Clinical Instructor: Minimum Requirements include possession of the CST credential in the field of Surgical Technology, and two years' experience. Experience may be in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or any combination of both, within the last five years. WORKFORCE EDUCATION Computer Information Systems: Master's Degree in Computer Information Systems or related field is required when instructing transferrable courses. Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or MIS accepted when teaching other CIS courses. Must have a minimum of three years professional work experience in the field. Interpreter Training: Master's Degree in appropriate field is required when instructing transferrable courses, and Bachelor's Degree is required for other Interpreter Training Courses. Certification: Board for the Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Advanced, Level III, Level III-i, or the equivalent. Three years of recent work experience in the field of interpreting and/or training interpreters. Mental Health/Social Work: Master's Degree in a Social Work or related area from an accredited college or university. Must be a Licensed Master Social Worker and/or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and have three years of recent work experience in the field of mental health and/or social services or related areas. Hospitality Instructor: Associate's Degree in Hospitality is required. Must have a minimum of three years professional work experience in the field. SALARY For all 3 semester hour courses, which ordinarily meet 3 lecture hours per week in a long semester (3.00 load hours), salaries range between $2,154 and $2,961 depending on the instructor's degree. All other salaries are based on MCC's Summer School and Part-Time salary schedule http://www.mclennan.edu/employees/policy-manual Click for Faculty Schedule. Credit is not given for experience.   QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: A completed MCC Application for Employment form (Go to www.mclennan.edu/employment to download the employment application.) Resume/Vita Photocopies of College Transcripts *NOTE: : For the purpose of the application process, Official or Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Unofficial transcripts must be verifiable by either a College Seal or URL web address. If you are selected for the position Official Transcripts will be required at that time. Human Resources will forward your application materials to the departments(s) for which you are applying. After review of your qualifications/experience, the department will contact you directly if your credentials meet departmental requirements. Separate application materials are required for each position for which you are applying. *NOTE: this is a security Sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position. For application information, contact the Human Resources Office at 1400 College Dr., Waco, TX 76708, Telephone 254.299.8611, E-mail MCCJobs@mclennan.edu MCC provides equal opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment. http://www.mclennan.edu/employees/policy-manual/docs/E-XXXIV.pdf When inquiring or applying for this job opening, please also reference AcademicCareers.com Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and employment opportunities at McLennan Community College and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com

The Opportunity The University of the South Pacific seeks to fill the position of Assistant Lecturer/ Lecturer in Geospatial Science in the School of Geography, Earth Science and Environment. The appointee will have expertise in the application and/or teaching of GIS, remote sensing, and global satellite navigation systems. The appointee will: Teach undergraduate courses in GIS, remote sensing, and geographic techniques and methods; Develop research in his/her area of expertise and apply for external research funding; Develop and teach short courses for distance and flexible learning (continuing education); and Undertake administrative tasks as required by the School, Faculty and University.