Southern

Polytechnic

State University University System of Georgia                                  POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SURVEYING/MAPPING (Civil Engineering Technology) 08-254

POSITION SUMMARY

The Civil Engineering Technology Department at Southern Polytechnic State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (other ranks considered) in the Surveying and Mapping program beginning August 16, 2008.  SPSU (www.spsu.edu) is a member institution in the University System of Georgia, located 20 minutes northwest of downtown Atlanta, in the historic City of Marietta.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Ph.D. in Surveying and Mapping or a closely related field is preferred; candidates with an M.S. and strong experience will be considered. Applicants must also have a minimum of three years of appropriate non-academic professional experience, plus expertise in land surveying, boundary law, engineering surveys, title surveys, subdivision design, and GIS.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in both the surveying and mapping and civil engineering technology program courses. Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching experience in surveying, engineering or engineering technology and the ability to teach other areas of Civil Engineering Technology. Candidate must be eligible for RLS licensure in Georgia.  For further information regarding SPSU’s Surveying and Mapping Program, visit http://cet.spsu.edu/. 

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants should send a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and three references to: Surveying and Mapping Search Committee, Civil Engineering Technology Department, Southern Polytechnic State University, 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, Georgia 30060-2896. Screening of candidates will begin in January 2008, and continue until the position is filled.  SPSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Employer.

Southern Polytechnic State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is a residential university with approximately 4,200 students pursuing bachelors and masters degrees in many of the nation’s fastest growing technology fields. The university, located one mile west of 1-75’s Exit 263, is just 20 minutes northwest of downtown Atlanta. Southern Polytechnic is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer v University System of Georgia.

Posted: November 21, 2007