The Department of Geography in the School of Earth, Society and Environment at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is looking for a Lecturer to fill a key teaching position in our Geographic Information Science curriculum. We seek a dynamic, highly motivated individual who will contribute substantively to the growth and development of our GIS programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Primary responsibilities will include teaching classroom-based and online courses in GIS at introductory and advanced levels and developing and teaching new online courses for an undergraduate GIS certificate program. The opportunity to teach non-GIS courses also exists based on the Lecturer's expertise. Experience with curriculum development and current GIS technologies will be an asset.
This position requires a PhD degree in Geography or a closely related field: Applicants with a demonstrated track record of high quality college- or university-level teaching experience, including online instruction, are favored. Excellent communication skills and a strong desire to create new and innovative course materials will enhance an application. This position is a 9-month full-time academic appointment (non-tenure track). Salary is competitive and based on experience. The desired start date is January 1, 2012, but the timing is negotiable. The appointment will initially be for three years, reviewable each year, and renewable thereafter contingent on funding and strong performance reviews. To apply, create your candidate profile through http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your application materials: a letter of application, including a concise statement of curriculum development and teaching experience; CV (including phone number); contact information for three professional references; and teaching evaluations, if available. Referees will be contacted electronically upon submission of the application. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2011. The department highly recommends that complete applications be submitted early to ensure that letter of recommendation writers have enough time to submit their letters by the letter of reference deadline of October 22, 2011. Only electronic applications will be accepted. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. Please contact Susan Etter, ett...@illinois.edu or 217-333-1880 if you have questions. Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu)
