The Department of Geology and Geography in the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology invites nominations and applications for the tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Geography.

Georgia Southern University (www.georgiasouthern.edu), a member institution of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, is one of Georgia’s premier universities. A residential university serving 18,000 students in fall 2009, Georgia Southern is recognized for providing all of the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. Founded in 1906, the University offers more than 100 campus-based and online degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through eight colleges. The nearly 700 acre park-like campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island.

Within this setting, the Department offers undergraduate degree programs in both
geography and geology. In addition, the Minor in GIS attracts students from a range of disciplines.

Position Description. Reporting to the Department Chair, the Assistant Professor of Geography will be a broadly trained physical or human geographer who applies GIS in their research. The individual selected will participate in teaching core courses in geography, courses in his/her specialty, and undergraduate GIS classes. The position is a 9-month appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience

Required Qualifications:
• A PhD in geography or a closely related discipline must be completed by the position starting date of August 1, 2010.
• Must apply GIS in disciplinary research

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous teaching experience.
• Specialty that complements the Department’s existing expertise.

Screening of applications begins October 12, 2009, and continues until the position is filled.

The position starting date is August 1, 2010. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a statement of research interests; a statement of teaching philosophy; a curriculum vita; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be sent to:

Dr. Dallas D. Rhodes, Search Chair, Search #56669
Department of Geology and Geography
Georgia Southern University
P. O. Box 8044
Statesboro GA 30460
Electronic mail: DRhodes@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-5361
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu,
http://cost.georgiasouthern.edu/geo/, or at http://Chronicle.com/jobs/profiles/911.htm.

Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond.

Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.

To apply: Please send application materials by postal mail.

Georgia Southern University, a member institution of the University System of Georgia, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Education. Georgia Southern University is classified as a Doctoral/Research University. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Georgia Southern offers more than 100 academic majors in a comprehensive array of baccalaureate degrees and selected master's and doctoral programs. The University has earned a reputation for providing all of the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. In addition, the University has earned national accreditation in 59 program areas from 21 accrediting bodies. Academic programs are organized in eight colleges: Business Administration, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Information Technology, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology, and the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies.

A residential university with a fall 2009 enrollment of 18,000 students, Georgia Southern is one of Georgia's premier universities. One of the top choices in Georgia for new freshmen, including HOPE Scholars, Georgia Southern enrolls an increasingly selective student body representing the United States and more than 86 nations. The University continues to enhance its academic profile through higher admission standards, an expanded Honors Program, and scholarships for academically talented students.

Georgia Southern University is committed to advancing the State of Georgia and the region through the benefits of higher education, offering both campus-based and a number of online degree programs. The University fosters access to its educational programs, provides a comprehensive and fulfilling university experience, and enhances quality of life in the region through collaborative relationships supporting education, health care and human services, cultural experiences, scientific and technological advancement, athletics, and regional development.

Georgia Southern's strategic plan includes advancing the University to the top tier of national rankings in its class. The nearly 700 acre park-like campus continues an era of capital construction that has opened new facilities for colleges and academic programs, student recreation and development, university housing, athletics, and public service. The learning environment is enhanced by a museum of cultural and natural history, a botanical garden, a unique wildlife education and raptor center, a performing arts center, the Center for Art and Theatre, and a continuing education and conference center. The University's Division I athletic teams compete in the Southern Conference.

The campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island.