<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"><head><meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> Roth, Richard [<a href="mailto:rroth@RADFORD.EDU">mailto:rroth@RADFORD.EDU</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, December 01, 2014 2:51 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:department_chairs@lists.aag.org">department_chairs@lists.aag.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [Department_chairs] Position in Geospatial Science at Radford University<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Please share the position advertisement below with all potentially interested parties.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Thanks very much.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Rick Roth<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Chair, Geospatial Science Department<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Radford University, Radford, VA 24142<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Position Advertisement:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>GEOSPATIAL SCIENCE:   Full-time Special Purpose Instructor position in Geospatial Science to start in Fall of 2015.  We are seeking a new special purpose faculty member, at the rank of instructor, who is passionate about geography and capable of teaching a broad range of courses in human and physical geography and GIS.  Special purpose faculty at Radford University hold continuing, full-time appointments, subject to annual reappointment, without eligibility for tenure. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>The required qualifications are a M.A. or M.S. in Geospatial Science, Geography or related field and one year of teaching experience at the collegiate level (graduate Teaching Assistant experience acceptable).  Candidates must have expertise and be able to demonstrate their knowledge in regional geography, physical geography, environmental science, and GIS.  Preferred qualifications are two years of teaching at the collegiate level and evidence of excellence in teaching.  Evidence of successfully engaging students, using high impact learning practices such as undergraduate research and service learning, effective communication skills, and experience working with diverse populations is also preferred.  Experience with online course development and the ability to incorporate geospatial technology into curriculum will be viewed favorably.  Responsibilities include teaching a 12-credit course load per semester.  Courses may include physical geography, human geography, GIS, and/or a Core Curriculum class.  Other responsibilities may include academic advising, professional development, and university service, especially in shared governance. As a rapidly expanding program the department encourages its faculty to be active mentors and to engage in developing new teaching, recruitment, and retention strategies.  Required application materials are:  1) a letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) unofficial transcripts or copies of transcripts, and 4) statement of teaching philosophy.  Letters of recommendation need to be available upon request.  This position will remain posted until filled. Send application materials to:  Dr. Andrew S. Foy, Department of Geospatial Science, Radford University, P.O. Box 6938, Radford, VA 24142.  Email (preferred):  <a href="mailto:afoy@radford.edu">afoy@radford.edu</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Radford University is an EO/AA employer committed to diversity.  All new hires to Radford University will be subject to E-Verify beginning June 1, 2011.  E-Verify is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, USCIS-Verification Division and the Social Security Administration and allows participating employers to electronically verify employment eligibility.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).  This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>

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