GIS/Environmental Studies Manager (TX)

*Southwestern University (*http://www.southwestern.edu/) invites applications for the full-time twelve-month position of Environmental
Studies Program and GIS Lab Manager.  This is a staff position with faculty rank (non-tenured).

*Primary duties* include, but are not limited to: -overseeing and maintaining the Geographic Information System (GIS) lab;
-teaching one to two GIS courses and/or lab components each academic year;
-providing support/instruction for faculty in developing and implementing GIS content in their courses;
-managing the Environmental Studies Program budget, including grant administration;
-working with the Development Office to pursue additional grants and other funding;
-coordinating programs and student opportunities
with the Office of Career Services (internships) and the Office of Intercultural Learning (study abroad);
- providing general support for the administration of the Environmental Studies program, as needed.

*Job requirements include*
-a Master's degree in geography, computer science,
environmental studies or related field, with significant coursework in GIS;
-extensive working knowledge of GIS; prior experience developing GIS applications and labs; evidence of excellence in teaching;
-strong communication skills;
-budget management experience;
-a clear interest in the field of environmental studies.

*Preferred job requirements* include an academic program management and grant writing experience.

*Southwestern University offers competitive salary and benefits* including health, dental, life, long term disability, retirement, 15-paid holidays, three weeks vacation, sick leave, tuition assistance, access to athletic facilities, free parking and discounted meal rates.  Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education.  Located in Georgetown, Texas, 28 miles north of Austin, Southwestern is affiliated with The United Methodist
Church.  Southwestern University is deeply committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and especially encourages applications from members
of groups traditionally under-represented in academia.  For information concerning the University, visit our Web site at www.southwestern.edu.

*Interested persons* may submit a letter of interest, resume, the names, addresses and phone numbers and/or e-mail addresses of three professional
references, and salary history and expectation to:  Environmental Studies Program and GIS Lab Manager Job #431, Southwestern University, P. O. Box
770, Georgetown, TX, 78627-0770, or fax: (512) 863-1880, or email to
[email protected].  Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Please note that only those resumes
that include all the information requested will be considered. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the University's Background Check Policy process. Southwestern University is an equal opportunity employer.  EOE/M/F