Purdue University Libraries seeks a highly motivated, innovative, and learner-
centered individual for the position of GIS Specialist. In
support of the Libraries' strategic plan, the GIS specialist will maintain and
expand the Libraries' GIS presence on campus, and as a faculty member will
contribute to the research and scholarship in this area.
The GIS Specialist serves as a Libraries' primary resource for GIS-related
questions. Collaborates with faculty campus-wide, including
an emerging digital humanities community, on interdisciplinary research and to
integrate geospatial information literacy and knowledge management skills into
their instruction, as a part of the Libraries' comprehensive information
literacy program. Organizes campus gateway to geospatial
data, including locally produced data as well as commercial, government, and
other institutional data. Advocates for best practices of
geospatial data management, including using open source formats, appropriate
documentation and use of metadata to enable downstream sharing of research
data. Contributes to digitization program of unique, print
geospatial resources held at Purdue. Purdue has many groups
active in GIS-related instruction and research across the campus, comprising
topics as diverse as political science, history, business and economics,
homeland security, climate change, engineering, agriculture, and
geology. The GIS Specialist identifies ongoing campus user
needs for GIS and collaborates with centers of geospatial activity across
campus, including as part of sponsored research projects.
Collaborates with University and Libraries information technology department
in acquiring and planning for upgrades to hardware and software to support
changing geospatial technologies.

  
Required qualifications: Masters degree from an ALA-
accredited library school and/or advanced, terminal degree in another relevant
discipline. Academic background or work experience with GIS
software, digital geospatial data, and cartographic concepts. Commitment to
engage in research and scholarship, and ability to achieve promotion and
tenure.

  
Desired Qualifications: Two years recent experience
providing GIS services to end users; vision and leadership to develop expanded
geospatial information services; demonstrated interest in the applications of
current and emerging technologies to meet the changing needs of users; strong
service orientation and high degree of computer literacy; experience with
common open source technologies for spatial data and the web (PostGIS,
GDAL/OGR, GeoServer, GeoNetwork, OpenLayers/Google Maps, etc.); experience
with web APIs and linked data endpoints; excellent communication and
presentation skills and ability to work well with all levels of users and
staff; demonstrated commitment to user instruction and to consultation with
users on their information management needs; ability to organize and provide
access to decentralized data repositories; and supervisory experience.

  
Appointment: Appointment will be at the assistant or
associate professor rank. The full job announcement can be seen at: [http://ww
w.lib.purdue.edu/admin/hr/career_opportunities/](http://www.lib.purdue.edu/adm
in/hr/career_opportunities/) Salary and
benefits:

  
Salary commensurate with experience in the context of Purdue University's
salary structure. Purdue provides a generous fringe benefit package that
includes contribution to retirement, health, disability, and life insurance,
22 annual vacation days, and tuition support for employee, children, and
spouse/same sex domestic partner.

  
Application process: To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and the
names and contact information of at least three references via email to Carla
Heuss, Libraries Human Resources Assistant, at
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place "Geographic Information Systems Specialist" in the subject line of all
emails. Nominations for the position will be accepted and
should be sent to the same email address. Beginning on June
8, 2012, applications will be reviewed as they are
received. Review of applications will continue until the
position is filled. Questions may be directed to Carla Heuss at 765-494-2899
or [[log in to unmask]](mailto:[log in to unmask]) A
background check will be required for this position. Purdue University is an
equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to
achieving a diverse workforce. 



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