Geography 2015-2016

This page is for the ongoing Geography Searches for the 2015-2016 Application season (i.e. positions beginning Fall 2016).

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See Also: Cultural Anthropology 2015-2016 and Environmental Studies 2015-2016

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Lancaster Univeristy (UK) - Lectureship in Sustainability
Lancaster University is pleased to announce a full-time, research-focused post (equivalent to Assistant Professor) to tackle this very question, as part of the new Pentland Centre for Sustainability. We welcome applications from excellent candidates in sustainability and business management and/or organisation theory, with a passion for corporate sustainability and ethical supply chains. The successful applicant will work closely with the Rubin Chair to build the vision of the Pentland Centre and collectively create provocative research and outreach on sustainability. Along with top quality publications, a key deliverable of the Centre and the academic team is to create tangible real-world impact. Uniquely, the Centre and the Lectureship are cross-Faculty appointments between Lancaster University Management School and the Lancaster Environment Centre. https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=A1333

Santa Clara University (CA) - TT Assistant Professor in Environment Studies and Sciences (Oct. 1)
The Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic University, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Environmental Studies, with a focus in sustainable urban planning to begin in Fall 2016. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies or a closely related field with an emphasis on sustainable urban and regional development. The successful candidate will have: a research plan with clear opportunities to involve undergraduates, demonstrated ability to conduct externally funded research, and evidence of excellent undergraduate teaching. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Desired research areas include: water resources, transportation, pollution, environmental justice, urban and regional change, or energy. We are especially interested in candidates who use quantitative and mixed methods, and regularly work with the analysis of large complex datasets. Teaching responsibilities will include Sustainable Urban Planning, Introduction to GIS, either Environmental Politics and Policy or World Geography, and other courses that are congruent with the candidate’s expertise. For more information about the curriculum and faculty see http://www.scu.edu/ess.

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references contacted 10/2/15

Texas Christian University (TX) - TT Assistant Professor in Geography (Nov. 1)
The Department of History and Geography at Texas Christian University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in human-environment interaction to commence in August 2016. A PhD in Geography is required by the time of appointment. The successful candidate will join a new Department of Geography to be established at TCU in 2016. Teaching responsibilities will include an introductory course in world regional geography as well as advanced courses in the candidate's area of expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue an active research program and seek external funding opportunities.

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West Virginia University (WV) - TT Assistant Professor in Geography - Human Dimensions of Water (Sept. 15)
The Department of Geology and Geography at West Virginia University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Geography in Human Dimensions of Water. We seek a dynamic researcher in freshwater resources with a strong theoretical background in the social sciences. Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, water governance, conservation, public health, environmental justice, energy, climate change, livelihoods, vulnerability, community and regional planning, or hydro-politics. We seek a scholar capable of developing an independent research program who is also willing to collaborate with scholars across disciplines (i.e. environmental sciences, health, engineering, and law). Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Geography or related field at the time of appointment. The position will begin Aug. 16, 2016.

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Humboldt State University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Geography (Sept. 30, 2015)
Faculty Tenure-Track Position Starting August 2016 Department of Geography Job #7641

Humboldt State University's Department of Geography invites applications for an academic year tenure-track faculty position. We seek candidates with the ability to teach courses in cartography and upper-division geospatial or other geography courses depending on expertise and department need. The teaching load could include both lower and upper division courses, some of which may be general education offerings. We encourage candidates to review course descriptions on our website (http://humboldt.edu/geography/programs.html) to see the range of courses that we offer.

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South Dakota State University - Two TT Asst. Professor - Geography (Oct 18, 2015) Two Faculty Tenure-Track Position Starting August 2016 Department of Geography Job #0007351

The Department of Geography at South Dakota State University seeks applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level to support its core emphasis on sustainability. One position will focus on physical geography and the other on urban geography. We expect both individuals to integrate Geographic Information Sciences into teaching and research for the department's active undergraduate and MS program. These individuals should also be able to contribute to SDSU's new Community and Regional Planning program. Candidates also will provide evidence of a high quality, independent research capability, and be committed to securing external funding. Both positions will begin August 22, 2016. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

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Franklin and Marshall College (PA) - TT Asst. Professor - Environmental Studies (Sept 30, 2015)

The Franklin & Marshall Department of Earth and Environment invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor or Instructor of Environmental Studies, depending on qualifications, beginning in July 2016. We are particularly interested in applicants in environmental resources and management, with training in an environmentally relevant social science field of geography, political science, public policy, or other closely related disciplines. The candidate should have an active research program in an area of broad interest in a liberal arts college environment, such as energy, water, climate, food, sustainability, natural resource management, environmental justice, or development, but the department is seeking the strongest candidate in any environmental studies specialty that supplements departmental strengths. We seek applicants with an integrative understanding of concepts and methods from diverse social science disciplines, who take an interdisciplinary approach to society-environment interactions. The successful candidate will join a department comprised of both natural and social scientists in an interdisciplinary teaching and research environment.

This position will teach the following undergraduate courses in the Environmental Studies major: a core introductory course, a mid-level environmental management course, a senior seminar for Environmental Studies majors, and mid- or upper-level courses in the applicant's specialty. Teaching will also include participation in the College's general education "Connections" program. Teaching load is 3/2.

Applicants should possess or be close to completing a doctorate (or Ph. D.) Teaching experience and an ongoing program of scholarly research involving undergraduates where this is possible and appropriate are required. Pursuant to cultivating an inclusive college community the search committee will holistically assess the qualifications of each applicant. We will consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We will also consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to academic success. Application materials should be sent electronically to apply.interfolio.com/29856 and include letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, teaching statement, research statement and teaching evaluations. Refer materials to Dr. Dorothy Merritts, Chair, Department of Earth and Environment, Franklin & Marshall College, P.O. Box 3003, Lancaster, PA 17604-3003.

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University of Minnesota (MN) - Tenure-track Assistant Professor in GIScience
The Department of Geography, Environment and Society in the College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to begin fall semester 2016. This is a probationary (tenure-track) appointment at the rank of assistant professor. This is a 100%-time position over the nine-month academic year (late-August to late-May), beginning August 29, 2016. We seek a Geographic Information Scientist who contributes to traditional departmental strengths in geovisualization and cartography, spatial analysis and modeling, and/or GIS and society. Desirable are secondary research interests in computation on large datasets or examining population and/or health issues via spatial science approaches.

A Ph.D. in Geography or related discipline must be completed by 08/29/16. Advanced ABD's may be considered for appointment at the rank of tenure-track instructor, with the understanding that the Ph.D. is conferred in the first year of appointment. Review of complete applications will begin on October 9, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a strong program of research and publication; external research support; undergraduate and graduate instruction and advising; and provide service to the department, college, University, and profession appropriate for the rank of appointment.

The Standards for Promotion and Tenure in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Society are available at:http://academic.umn.edu/provost/faculty/tenure/pdf/CLA/7_12GEOG.pdf  Candidates will be evaluated according to (a) the overall quality of their academic preparation and scholarly work; (b) the relevance of their scholarly research to the department's academic priorities and fields of inquiry; (c) evidence of commitment to teaching and skills as a teacher; and (d) strength of recommendations.

 UPDATES: Received email suggesting movement is being made (10/23).\



Assistant Professor in Sustainability and Geographic Information Science

<p style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;"> Temple University, Philadelphia PA. Temple University’s Department of Geography and Urban Studies (GUS) invites applications for a  full-time tenure track Assistant Professor  beginning in academic year 2016-17. A Ph.D. in Geography or related field is required by the start of employment. We are looking for individuals who will excel at conducting research and providing graduate and undergraduate instruction in an interdisciplinary department. GUS (http://www.temple.edu/gus) offers two interdisciplinary undergraduate majors in Geography and Urban Studies and Environmental Studies. GUS also offers three graduate programs - a M.A. and a Ph.D. in Geography and Urban Studies and a Professional Science Masters in Geographic Information Systems.

<p style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;"> The successful candidate must have strong research and teaching capabilities in the application of spatial modeling to human-environmental processes. Topical foci that are most desirable include spatial landscape ecology, land change monitoring and modeling, urbanization, human mobility patterns, hazards or disease distribution. The ability to complement one or more of the department’s core research areas in sustainability, social justice, globalization and geographic methods is desirable. The candidate should have complementary expertise in remote sensing, and in one or more of the following: geocomputational modeling, spatial statistics, and advanced techniques in GIS. It is desirable that these methods are applied to addressing the contemporary challenges of global environmental change or urban and environmental sustainability. The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong potential for funded research and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across campus in a broad array of disciplines as well as with the newly implemented SAL@T, Spatial Analysis Laboratory at Temple, which is a university-wide core-facility in health geographics situated in and managed by the Department of Geography and Urban Studies.

<p style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;"> Please send a letter that addresses teaching and research interests, a copy of your most recent curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Tycina Cousin, Administrative Coordinator, Department of Geography and Urban Studies, 308 Gladfelter Hall, Temple University (025-27), Philadelphia, PA 19122. Electronic applications are required and should be sent to: [mailto:tcousin@temple.edu tcousin@temple.edu]. Review of applications will begin September 7, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.

<p style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;"> Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and the University especially encourages applications from women and minorities.

<p style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;"> UPDATES: candidates for interviews decided, and 2 have interviewed (10/23).

<h3 style="font-weight:normal;">Villanova University (PA) - Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Geography & GIScience We invite applications for a tenure–track Assistant Professor with a specialty in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), who utilizes GIS and other geospatial technologies as a major component of their research. The successful candidate will develop a robust geospatial research and teaching program that incorporates undergraduate and graduate students and will teach undergraduate and advanced GIS and geography courses in their subject area. A Ph.D. is in Geography or related discipline is required and teaching and/or post-doctoral experience is preferred.

Teaching responsibilities for all positions will include lecture and/or laboratory courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching obligations are 15 credit hours per year divided into a 3/2 teaching load. The positions will require the development and teaching of course material and the supervision of undergraduate and graduate student research. Preference will be given to candidates with promising research programs including extramural funding, and the potential for publication in prominent outlets. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching will contribute to the Department's commitment to diversity and academic excellence. The Department of Geography and the Environment is a multidisciplinary department with three undergraduate majors: Geography (BA), Environmental Studies (BA), and Environmental Science (BS). The Department currently has 9 faculty members and approximately 95 undergraduate majors along with two interdisciplinary minor programs. The Department’s new Environmental Science (MS) master’s program will begin during the fall 2016 semester. The University’s commitment to and investment in the Department includes the construction of new teaching and research laboratories to complement its existing GIS, teaching, and research facilities during the next two academic years.

Applicants must apply on-line at http://jobs.villanova.edu. Review of application materials will begin 1 October 2015, and will continue until the positions are filled. The online application should include a brief letter of application indicating your interest and suitability, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research experience and plans, curriculum vitae, and official graduate and undergraduate transcripts. The names and contact information for three referees are required and must be included. Referees will be contacted directly and asked to submit confidential letters of recommendation online to complete the application process.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. Villanova is located in the ethnically, racially, and culturally diverse Philadelphia metro region. The Department values dynamic and diverse faculty members who are committed to teaching, scholarship, and service. For a more detailed description of the Department, please consult http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/geoenv.html, or contact Dr. Francis A. Galgano, Department Chair (francis.galgano@villanova.edu).

UPDATES: Any updates on this position? Has anyone heard from them? (10/23) Looks like position was updated with a close date of 10/27 though review still says it was to begin 10/1

3-year Postdoc on Refugees in Germany @ Max Planck Institute for the Study of Relgious and Ethnic Diversity (16 NOV 2015)
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Times">The Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity (Department for Socio-Cultural Diversity) <span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">wishes to appoint a researcher at the postdoctoral level to develop and undertake a new project with Institute colleagues concerning the current refugee influx and its implications in Germany. Overall, the project will contribute to our understanding of forms and consequences of the diversification of migrant and local populations by way of ethnicity and nationality, religion, age, gender and legal status. Aspects of the research project might include: responses among local and other state authorities, the nature of voluntary engagement, the range of refugee experiences, and interactions between and among refugees and local residents.

Job Listing: here

DEADLINE 16 November

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Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2015-16