GIS Lab Supervisor/Instructor
Department: Geography and Planning
College: Arts and Sciences
Description of duties, responsibilities and qualifications:
Appalachian State University. The Department of Geography and Planning seeks applications for a GIScience Lab Supervisor. The range of duties will include: supervising departmental computer equipment and labs (system administration, network administration, SDE database development and maintenance), teaching one introductory geotechniques lab course (Geospatial Data and Technology) per semester, collaborating with faculty and students on research and service projects, and supervising student lab workers.
A master’s degree in geography, planning, or related field is required (the candidate must have a minimum of 18 graduate credits in geography or planning). The position requires proven experience with GPS, ESRI’s ArcGIS, and the Microsoft Office Suite with application to spatial data analysis. Experience with ESRI’s ArcPad, ERDAS Imagine, Microsoft system/network administration, ArcSDE, and relational database development with Oracle preferred. Starting salary range between $38,000 and $40,000 per year. Starting date is July 1, 2009.
Additional information about Appalachian State University, the Department, and this position can be found at our web site: http://www.geo.appstate.edu.
Applicants should send: a) a cover letter identifying professional interests and qualifications; b) detailed CV; c) photocopies of all transcripts; and d) names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. Review of applications will begin January 12, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. No email applications will be accepted. Apply: Dr. Christopher Badurek, Search Committee Chair, Department of Geography and Planning, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608. Phone: 828-262-7054; badurekca@appstate.edu.
Appalachian State University is a member institution of The University of North Carolina System. Appalachian State University is a highly ranked comprehensive university located in the Blue Ridge of western North Carolina. The university has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning environments that are free of all forms of discrimination. Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact Christopher Badurek. Proper documentation of identity and employability will be required before the hiring process can be finalized.
