POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:REMOTE SENSING/GIS

[Les Fuller]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Department of Forestry
College of Forestry and Wildlife Resources
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, Virginia  24061-0324

POSITION:  Assistant Professor, Remote Sensing and GIS.

LOCATION:  Blacksburg, Virginia.

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:  Twelve-month, tenure-track.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Teaching and research in Remote Sensing and GIS.

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in principles and applications of remote sensing and GIS.

Conduct research in remote sensing/GIS applicable to natural resource management and collaborate in interdisciplinary projects in the College.

Advise undergraduates and supervise graduate students.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Ph.D., with an emphasis in remote sensing/GIS; a degree in forestry preferred; expertise and current interests in forest resource management applications mandatory.

SALARY:  Commensurate with education and experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  December 1, 1995, or until a suitable candidate is selected.

STARTING DATE:  Negotiable, with a target of on or before July 1, 1996.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Send written letter of interest, vita, transcripts, and names and addresses of three references to:

Gregory J. Buhyoff, Search Committee Chair
Department of Forestry
College of Forestry and Wildlife Resources
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
307 Cheatham Hall
Blacksburg, VA  24061-0324
E-mail:  buhyoff at vt.edu
Telephone:  540-231-5148	FAX:  540-231-3698

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and people with disabilities.  Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify H. E. Burkhart, Head, Department of Forestry,
540-231-5483/TDD 540-231-3749, by the application deadline.