CCSU GEOGRAPHY: One-year Faculty Position 

The Department of Geography at the Central Connecticut State University 
invites applications for a one-year faculty position at the rank of an 
assistant professor beginning in August, 2009. A Ph.D. in Geography is 
preferred, ABD will be considered. 

We seek someone who excels in undergraduate teaching and is able to teach 
introductory and advanced Geographic Information Sciences and other 
introductory level geography courses. The courses to be taught for Fall 2009 
are Geog 120 World Regional Geography (40 students), two sections of Geog 220 
Human Geography (40 students each section), and one section of introduction to 
GISciences. The Department anticipates advertising for a tenure-track position 
in GIS in the near future. 

Send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching excellence (such 
as student evaluation and faculty observation), unofficial copies of 
university transcripts, and three reference letters to: Dr. Xiaoping Shen, 
Chairperson, the Department of Geography, Central Connecticut State 
University, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050. Tel: 860-832-2794, 
Fax: 860-832-3140, Email: 
shenx@ccsu.edu. Review of applications will begin August 5th, 2009 and 
continue until position is filled. 

The department is particularly interested in and values candidates who have 
experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, along with a 
demonstrated commitment to improving access and the conditions in higher 
education for less represented students. 

Central Connecticut State University aggressively pursues a program of equal 
employment and education opportunity and affirmative action. Members of all 
underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are 
invited and encouraged to apply.