Association of American Geographers
Forum: Job Announcements


Topic: Senior tenure track position in Physical Geog / 
GIS 
Author: Bin Li
10/13/2009


Title: Senior tenure track position in Physical Geog / 
GIS 
Author: Bin Li
10/13/2009


Central Michigan University. The Department of Geography invites applications for the 
tenure track position of Associate / Full Professor and Director of the GIS Center to begin 
August, 2010. The Department seeks an outstanding candidate with a Ph.D. in Geography, 
a proven record of gaining external funding, demonstrated leadership skills, and teaching 
excellence. Applicants should specialize in Physical / Environmental Geography with a 
strong background in geospatial technology. Research experience in the Great Lakes region 
is desirable. The candidate is expected to secure external funding that will enhance the role 
of the GIS Center as a prominent research and service entity. Other r esponsibilities include 
teaching introductory courses in Physical Geography and advanced courses in the area of 
specialization as well as university service. Screening will begin on November 30, 2009, 
and continue until the position is filled.  
The Department offers a B.S. (major and minor) in Geography and M.S. in Geographic 
Information Sciences as well as Geography minors and majors for teacher education 
students. Computing facilities at the GIS Center are state-of-the-art. Additional potential 
research opportunities are available through the Central Michigan University Research 
Corporation. Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral research university, CMU 
is recognized for strong undergraduate education with a range of focused graduate and 
research programs.  
Send an application letter, curriculum vitae, copies of all transcripts, statement of research, 
statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Bin Li, Chair, 
Department of Geography, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859. 
Further information is available at www.geo.cmich.edu. CMU, an AA/EO institution, 
strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see 
http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/). Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.  
 
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Bin Li, Ph.D. 
Professor and Chair 
Department of Geography 
Cen tral Michigan University 
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 
(989) 774-1165 (w) 
(989) 572-0588 (voice mail)