GISIL Administrator

(Systems Administration & Systems Programming—Level II)

Position:

The Department of Geography at the University of Iowa invites applications for the position of Systems Administration & Systems Programming—Level II. This individual will be responsible for the daily administration of the department’s geographic information science teaching laboratory, faculty and administrative computers, and a graduate-level research computer laboratory. The successful candidate will be well versed in ESRI and Erdas Imagine software and computer administration including but not limited to Windows XP and Vista operating systems, network management, computer security management, and account management. Applications should be submitted online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ (requisition # 56353). Attachments to the application should include a letter of application, a resume, and contact information for three letters of reference. Screening of applications will begin December 20th, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Bennett at david-bennett@uiowa.edu or 319 335-0158. The Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of the University, College and Department reflect this commitment.

Department:

Six years ago the department charted a new course focused on human-environment interactions informed by geographic information science. Our strategy is to develop a department of international stature that is focused on the production of science-based research and education within this sub-area of geography. This strategy has proved successful.

To support this program we have developed a state of the art GIS teaching facility for both in laboratory and mobile applications and have received strong support from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the continued maintenance of this facility.

Iowa City:

Iowa certainly has the reputation of endless seas of corn. However, eastern Iowa is strongly influenced by the Mississippi and its tributaries and the scenic beauty of the resulting rolling topography rivals that of any across the Midwest. Whether it is hiking nearby Sugar Bottom, sailing Lake Macbride, or visiting the venerable Amana Colonies, there is a vast array of activities for everyone around the region. In fact, both Outside Magazine and National Geographic Adventure Magazine rate Iowa City one of the best places to live:

Iowa City itself, of course, has the wonderful reputation of many Midwestern university towns. A vibrant intellectual and cultural atmosphere, diverse international community, a dynamic downtown full of shops and restaurants that is adjacent to campus, great public education system, friendly people, affordable homes, easy commutes, and many other assets that make it one of the highest ranked cities in the country:

Please feel free to contact any of the faculty members if you have any questions.