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University of West Georgia, Carrollton Tenure-track Assistant Professor. The Department of Geosciences at the University of West Georgia welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position from individuals with expertise in geographic information systems (GIS) to begin August 2012. We are seeking a motivated scholar interested in student engagement within the classroom, lab or field. This position also requires a strong involvement in online teaching. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in GIS and geographical analysis, upper-level courses in the successful candidate's area of expertise, as well as introductory geography courses that complement the needs of the department. A Ph.D. in Geography or related areas is required at the time of appointment. ABD may be considered as a visiting scholar. The selected candidate must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States on the date of appointment and for the term of employment. Please be advised that should you be recommended for this position, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a background check as a prior condition of employment. Applications should contain curriculum vitae, letter stating teaching interest and research agenda, copies of transcripts, one or two exemplary research papers, and names and contact information for three or more references. Submit all materials electronically in the PDF format. Apply to: Jeong C. Seong, Search Committee Chair, Department of Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118 (jseong@westga.edu). Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. The Department of Geosciences (http://www.westga.edu/~geosci) offers undergraduate degrees in geography, geology, and earth science education; and graduate geographic information systems certificate program. An online GIS master's program is pending approval from USG BOR. The department has two GIS Labs with 60 computers. Located fifty miles west of Atlanta, the University of West Georgia (about 11,000 students) is a growing regional university of the University System of Georgia. The University of West Georgia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.