----------------------------Original message---------------------------- GeoWeb Job News: ****************************************************** Visit http://www.ggrweb.com for more job opportunities ****************************************************** GeoWeb Job Code: J-GeoWeb-030998OH-0001 Director, Center for Mapping Organization: The Ohio State University Contact: Linda K. Meadows, Ph.D. Address: 208 Bricker Hall, 190 North Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210-1321 USA Phone:614-292-1582 Fax: 614-292-6602 Email: [log in to unmask] URL: http://www.osu.edu JOB DESCRIPTION: The Ohio State University Director, Center for Mapping The Ohio State University invites expressions of interest in, and nominations for, the position of Director, Center for Mapping. The Center for Mapping is an interdisciplinary research center focused on geospatial information science and technologies, including cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), geodesy using the Global Positioning Systems (GPS), image acquisition, processing and understanding, photogrammetry/computer vision, remote sensing, and visualization. The Director must be able to establish and cultivate relationships with senior leaders in business, government, and science to raise awareness of Center activities and to secure research funding. Superior communication skills are especially important, as is demonstrated success in attracting funding for and managing large-scale research projects. A solid understanding of technology transfer will be a plus. This individual works closely with faculty members to foster inter- disciplinary collaboration in education, research, and proposal development activities. The Director is expected to make technical contributions to research projects and must, therefore, be well grounded in one or more of the disciplines relevant to the Center's activities. Successful candidates are expected to meet the qualifications for appointment as a tenured full professor within one of the departments cooperating with the Center. A letter of intent, vita and a list of at least three references may be directed, in confidence, to the University's executive search consultant: Jerry H. Baker, Partner Schuyler, Baker & Parker, Inc. Two Concourse Parkway Suite 775 Atlanta, GA 30328 [log in to unmask] The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.