Geography 2014-2015

Geography 2014-2015
This page is for the ongoing Geography Searches for the 2014-2015 Application season (i.e. beginning Fall 2015).

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Appalachian State University (NC), Assistant Professor of Human Geography (Nov 15)
The Department of Geography and Planning seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position in human geography at the assistant professor level with an expected start date of July 1, 2015. We encourage human geographers from any area of expertise to apply. We especially encourage applicants with expertise in health, well-being, international specialties, and sustainability. Applicants should be able to provide evidence of excellence in teaching, as well as a demonstrated commitment to research and the pursuit of external funding. The successful candidate will teach courses in World Regional Geography, Human Geography, upper division regional geography courses, and Qualitative Methods. In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop courses in his or her own specialty areas, including courses in our graduate program.
 * Announcement Link

California State University, Los Angeles, Asst Prof Geoscience & Environment (Nov 15)
We are seeking candidates with a broad training in Urban Geography/ Planning & Policy with teaching or research experience in GIS applications. Expertise in one or more of the following areas will be highly desired and befitting our strategic growth over the next five years: sustainable urban development, urban planning/policy, transportation, quantitative analysis and GIS applications. The successful candidate should be able to expand our course offerings in urban environment, planning, and development policies. Candidates with experience or an interest in teaching the general education course in Human Geography, research methods courses for majors, upper division courses of Urban Transportation, Transportation Geography, GIS Applications in Political Sciences, and GIS Applications in Urban Planning, as well as a graduate level seminar course on Geographic Thought will be given preference. Additionally, candidates with an interest in doing community-based research and developing civic/service learning courses are highly desirable.
 * Announcement Link

Carleton University (Ottawa), Asst Prof Environment and Economy (Nov 17)
Carleton University’s Department of Geography and Environmental Studies invites applications for an entry-level, tenure-track appointment in Critical Perspectives on Environment and Economy, commencing on July 1, 2015.
 * Has anyone heard anything about this yet?

Clark University (MA), Assistant or Associate Professor of Human Geography (Oct 13)
Clark’s School of Geography seeks a Human Geographer whose research and teaching will complement the School’s work in urban-economic and/or human-environment geography. The successful candidate must demonstrate cutting edge scholarship, teaching excellence, success in securing extramural funding and commitment to collaborative research and mentoring. We are particularly interested in candidates who link research, pedagogy and enhancement of student opportunities. In addition to teaching in Geography the candidate will also be able to have links with one or more of the following at Clark: the Urban Development and Social Change concentration, the Mosakowski Institute for Public Enterprise (http://www.clarku.edu/research/mosakowskiinstitute/); the George Perkins Marsh Institute (http://www.clarku.edu/departments/marsh/); the journal Economic Geography; and relevant academic departments.
 * Announcement Link
 * Has anyone heard anything? Not yet.
 * Candidates selected and interviews scheduled for 3rd week of November - 1st week of Dec.

Colgate University (NY), Asst Prof of Peace & Conflict and Geography (Oct 1)
Colgate University’s Peace and Conflict Studies Program (P- Con) and Department of Geography invite applications for a jointly appointed tenure-track assistant professorship in Peace and Conflict Studies and Geography, with a focus on environmental security, to begin Fall 2015. Completion of Ph.D. is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. We seek a scholar who focuses on extractive violence and conflict in the context of issues such as global ecological destruction, resource scarcity, and climate change. Preference will be given to candidates whose scholarship is grounded in field research, or to those well situated in comparative or systemic theoretical analysis of the environment/extraction/security nexus. We especially desire to hire a scholar able to employ and teach diverse methodologies for the study of extractive conflict. The successful candidate will provide new intellectual connection points between Geography and P-Con, helping to bridge the methodological and theoretical interests of these two dynamic faculties around environmental security.
 * Announcement Link
 * Skype Interview Scheduled (10/24)
 * Invited for campus visit (11/7)

Dartmouth College (NH) - TT Asst. Professor, Feminist Geography (Nov 1)
The Department of Geography (http://www.dartmouth.edu/~geog) and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program (http://www.dartmouth.edu/~wstudies) at Dartmouth College seek a scholar to fill a jointly appointed tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position to begin in Fall 2015. We aim to appoint an individual committed to innovative scholarship and teaching in FEMINIST GEOGRAPHY. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or be in the final stages of a Ph.D. program. Teaching responsibilities include core classes in the Women's and Gender Studies Program and courses of the candidate's specialty in both Geography and Women's and Gender Studies. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, writing sample, and a list of three references.


 * To apply, go to: http://apply.interfolio.com/25995. Applications are only accepted online.
 * Also posted at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2015
 * Request for letters of reference received (11/12) x2.

Eastern Michigan University, Assistant Professor of Geography (Dec 1)
The Department of Geography and Geology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Political/Economic Geography. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated interest in political-economic geography. This is a full-time position in the Geography Program to begin September, 2015. A Ph.D. is preferred at time of hire. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in the areas of geopolitical-economic interactions, geospatial intelligence, social networking and media, North Africa/Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa and/or Central/South Asia.
 * Announcement Link

Gustavus Adolphus College (MN), Asst Prof Geography (Sept 1)
We are interested in applicants with evidence of research and teaching relating to urban or energy social justice. Candidates must have demonstrated excellence in teaching. A commitment to undergraduate teaching and advising is essential. Preferred: We are interested in applicants who will complement our commitment to students and faculty from diverse cultural groups, and who will diversify the expertise and experiences represented in the department. We also interested in candidates with an international perspective and a desire to work with our interdisciplinary programs such as Environmental Studies, Peace Studies, or one of our area studies programs.
 * Announcement Link
 * Skype interview invitation received Nov 10, 2014 X4 (any skype interviews scheduled after Nov 21?)

Kansas State University, Asst. Prof Geography (Oct 15)
The Department of Geography at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position beginning August 2015. We seek a geographer with a focus on nature-society interactions and applications of complex systems thinking and geospatial computational methods. Research and teaching interests and skills in GIScience are essential, with ability to conduct cutting-edge research in the analysis and modeling of dynamic geographic processes. Candidates will have the opportunity to pursue emerging interdisciplinary opportunities with social scientists across the K-State campus.
 * Announcement Link

King's College London, Department of Geography, Senior Lecturer in Systemic Risk and Resilience, (Dec 8)
In keeping with the aim of the Department of Geography to enhance its position as one of the top ten departments in the country, we seek to appoint a Senior Lecturer with expertise in systemic risk and resilience examining the movement of risk and loss between bio-physical, economic, political and social domains,  and how society might improve anticipatory or responsive management of such systemic risks . The post is a strategic investment in the development of transdisciplinary research in these fields, and the successful applicant will collaborate with the King’s Centre for Integrated Research on Risk and Resilience. Close collaboration is also expected with the Hazards and Risk Research Group and its associated King’s Centre for Risk Management, to build on the departments research strength in climate, society and culture. Applicants should have an established record spanning research and teaching, and will also contribute to senior leadership and administration within the Department.

Lancaster University (UK), Lectureship in Governance of the Subsurface - Human Geography (Sept. 30)
The Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) together with the British Geological Survey (BGS) is advertising a Lectureship in Governance of the Subsurface with a closing date of 30 September 2014. Preference for someone who understands law and legal geography in the area of energy, oil and gas, water, mineral or property. A UK Lectureship is generally equal to an Assistant Professor in the US system.
 * Announcement Link

Memorial University, Asst Prof of Urban Geography (Nov 7)
The Department of Geography invites applications for a tenure-track position in Urban Geography, specialty open. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate (BSc and BA) and graduate (MSc, MA, PhD) levels, engage in an active, externally-funded research program, and demonstrate commitment to excellence in both teaching and research. The successful candidate will complement and strengthen existing research and teaching in resource geography, globalization and regional development.
 * Announcement Link
 * did anyone apply to this? any news?
 * Haven't heard anything yet. But the deadline was apparently extended from the 1st to the 7th, so it'll probably be a little while.

Michigan State University, Asst/Assoc Prof of Economic Geography (Dec 15th)
==== The Department of Geography (geo.msu.edu) at Michigan State University invites applications for a full-time, academic-year (nine-month) tenure-system Assistant or Associate Professor to begin in Fall of 2015. We seek an outstanding Economic Geographer whose primary research and teaching interests are in applied and theoretical aspects of the field (for example but not limited to, market analysis, transportation, entrepreneurship, or economic development). A Ph.D. in Geography or related field is required. Corporate or governmental experience is also desirable. We are currently expanding our program in Economic Geography and especially seek candidates who will play a central role in our new Bachelor of Science degree in that subfield. We also welcome applicants who can teach related spatial modeling and quantitative methods. Faculty members are expected to be effective teachers, develop a record of significant scholarship, seek external funding for their research, and provide meaningful service. ====
 * Announcement Link

Macalester College (MN), Asst Prof of Urban Environment & Asian Geography (Oct 10)
Applications are invited to apply for a tenure-track position in Urban-Environment and Asian Geography at the Assistant Professor level to begin fall 2015. Ph.D. in Geography required. The successful candidate will teach a range of courses in his/her areas of expertise in urban-environment geography that complement the existing strengths of the department. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in East or South Asia, with a preference for those who approach urban-environment questions using remote sensing and/or environmental GIS techniques.
 * Announcement Link
 * phone interview scheduled (Oct 14)
 * campus interview scheduled (Oct 23)
 * offer made.

Mount Holyoke College (MA), Asst Prof of Geography and International Studies (Oct 15)
The Departments of Geology & Geography and International Relations invite applications for a tenure-track position in human geography at the assistant professor level to begin Fall 2015. Candidates with teaching and research interests in urban geography and migration and refugee studies are encouraged to apply. Ph.D. is expected by September 2015. The successful candidate will teach Geography classes and advise majors, minors, independent research, and undergraduate honors theses in both Geography and International Relations. GIS facilities for teaching and research are available.
 * Announcement Link
 * campus interviews scheduled (Nov 11)

Oklahoma State University, Asst Prof of Geography, Sustainability or Coupled Human-Nature (Nov 1)
The Department of Geography invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning August 2015. The department is searching for an outstanding scholar and teacher with a focus in Sustainability or Coupled Human-Natural Systems using Quantitative Methods/Modeling, Geographic Information Systems, and/or Remote Sensing. Specialties in energy, agriculture, water resources, or climate variability are preferred. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses and to secure external funding would be an advantage.
 * Announcement Link
 * On-campus interviews scheduled. (13 November 2014)

Penn State University (PA), Assistant/Associate Professor of Geography (Nov 24)
The Department of Geography at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor rank. We seek a geographer, or a scholar working in closely related fields, whose research focuses on human security and global ethics. We will consider candidates with expertise in people-centered approaches to human security and who address societal challenges such as human health, environmental and climatic change, conflict, poverty reduction, and development. This position will also contribute to ongoing departmental initiatives on justice, equity and fair distributions of risks. It is expected that the new faculty member will combine cutting-edge theoretical expertise and a strong commitment to teaching with engagement in research that is well positioned for extramural funding. We seek candidates that adhere to Penn State’s tripartite mission of excellence in research, teaching and service.
 * Announcement Link

Rowan University (NJ), Asst Prof of Geography and Environment (Oct 15)
The Department of Geography and Environment at Rowan University welcomes applications for a full-time (10-month) tenure-track Assistant Professor position, to join our department on September 1, 2015. We seek candidates in human-environment geography or urban geography whose research and teaching will support and enhance one or more of our departmental programs: BA Geography, BA Environmental Studies, BS Planning, and BS GIScience. Strong qualitative methods, quantitative methods, and/or regional expertise are assets. The successful candidate should be able to provide evidence of effective teaching and will teach introductory and advanced courses in the department, including courses within their specialty area. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active and productive research agenda with strong potential for securing external funding and also to contribute to departmental and university service. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The department has about two hundred declared majors and values undergraduate liberal arts education, civic engagement, and involving undergraduates in research activities.
 * Announcement Link
 * questionnaire sent to referees (11/7)
 * phone interviews scheduled (11/17)

Ryerson University (Toronto, CANADA), Asst Prof of Creative Industries (Nov 17)
We are building a new cross-disciplinary field of study and research, and this is a unique opportunity for an enterprising academic to participate on the ground floor and be a key player in the development of the new Ryerson School of Creative Industries. Applicants may be drawn from such diverse fields as film, media, business/ management, law, communication, creative industries, economic geography, sociology, marketing/PR/strategic communication, etc. All viable candidates, however, will embrace, with enthusiasm, the opportunity to work in a dynamic interdisciplinary teaching and learning environment. Regardless of discipline, we are looking for applicants with dynamic, productive, critical and applied research programs grounded in the study of one or more creative industries including: music, fashion, journalism, advertising, digital & traditional media and others, who are interested in themes and trends that cross-cut the creative industries such as the social and political impacts of creative industries, globalization, entrepreneurship and investment, governance and regulation, work and labour, the impacts of technological change, etc. At the outset the successful applicant will develop and teach core and elective courses to be determined as the program unfolds. Faculty in Creative Industries have opportunities to teach and supervise in Ryerson’s various graduate programs, as appropriate.
 * Announcement Link

Texas A&M University, Asst Prof of Geography, Human-Environmental (Oct 1)
The Department of Geography invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level for a Human-Environment Geographer specializing in the study of human and social vulnerability to environmental change. Essential characteristics include evidence (commensurate with experience) of publications demonstrating conceptual grounding in areas such as human dimensions of global change, political ecology, sustainability science, or vulnerability and risk analysis, demonstrated capability to secure external funding; ability to strengthen the human-environment graduate program in Geography through course offerings and mentoring graduate students; the ability to contribute to undergraduate course offerings in the areas of human-environment interaction; potential for creating synergies with existing Department strengths. Candidates must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment and a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching.
 * Announcement Link
 * Received confirmation that my application was received
 * 10/10- Letters requested and phone interviews scheduled for next two weeks
 * Rejection on 10/30.  Short list for campus visits made

Texas State University, Asst Prof of Political Geography (Oct 6)
Duties will include conducting research and teaching courses in the field of political geography in support of the PhD, Master’s, and undergraduate geography programs. We seek individuals with exceptional potential as scholars and teachers. Applicants should be prepared to contribute to graduate advising at the Master’s and PhD level, teach courses in support of our undergraduate and graduate programs, and maintain an active research agenda including publishing and pursuit of external funding.
 * Announcement Link
 * Received confirmation application was received (x2)
 * Received information that campus visits have been scheduled for mid-Nov.

University at Albany, SUNY, Asst Prof Geography (Open Until Filled)
The Department of Geography and Planning at the University at Albany, SUNY, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Desired areas of specialization include: economic, social, cultural, political and/or urban geography; with a substantial international interests/experience. Applicants must be able to teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses. Undergraduate courses might include: World Cities; Perspectives on Globalization; Theoretical Perspectives on Globalization; and Intro to Geography or Political Geography. Demonstrated maintenance of an active scholarly research program is essential.


 * Announcement Link
 * Have folks heard anything about this position?  It says in the news feed that interviews have been scheduled for mid-November but it lists that information in the advert above.  Please clarify.
 * Applied early Sept. and haven't heard anything since.
 * Letters requested and phone interviews being scheduled for top 16 candidates between Nov. 17th-24th. (11/13) x2
 * 16 phone interviews?  That is insane.

University of Basel (Switzerland) - Open Rank Prof of Urban-Rural Transformations (Sept. 15)
The University of Basel, Switzerland, invites applications for a full time tenure track or tenured Professorship in Urban-Rural Transformations at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. We are seeking applicants with a track record in research and teaching on the shaping of space in the urban-rural continuum, focused on current ecologic, political and architectural developments at the global level. Potential candidates should have a background in political and urban ecology, human geo-graphy or a related field and demonstrate a strong interest in methodological approaches to landscape research and planning.
 * Announcement Link

University of British Columbia, Assistant Professor in Human Geography
==== The Department of Geography at UBC invites applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Human Geography. The Department seeks a dynamic scholar with broad intellectual interests who is committed to research and teaching using critical methodologies and pedagogies. This appointment will contribute to teaching in the Department's Environment and Sustainability Program. Any specialty in human geography will be considered, but successful candidates should complement existing Departmental strengths. We particularly encourage scholars of Indigeneity, racialization, and colonization. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, graduate and undergraduate teaching, and to participate fully in graduate supervision, departmental service, events, and initiatives. ==== Announcement Link

University of Buffalo, Asst Prof of Geography - Global Environmental Change (Oct 1)
The department is seeking highly qualified candidates who show promise of establishing a strong research program, including extramural grants and publications in high quality refereed journals, through one or more specializations within the broader area of Global Environmental Change. The successful candidate will join a vibrant group of researchers in the Department of Geography and will benefit from campus-wide leadership efforts on environmental issues. The individual hired will also have teaching and service responsibilities including but not limited to undergraduate and graduate instruction, and the supervision of graduate student research in the Department of Geography. Skills in quantitative analysis are highly desirable. All application materials must be submitted at UBJobs.buffalo.edu by October 1, 2014 for full consideration.
 * Announcement Link

University of California, Santa Barbara, Open Rank Prof Human Geography (Oct 20)
Department of Geography, invites applications for a tenure-track, open rank position in Human Geography. We seek a scholar who has made foundational contributions to the domains of urban, economic, hazards/adaptation, or health geography, or to any other domains of human geography that link to or complement the department’s existing topical strengths, as well as its method strengths in spatial modeling, optimization, simulation, human-subjects experimentation, structured surveys, and GIScience. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to attract and manage a robust extramurally funded research program.
 * Announcement Link

University of California, Santa Cruz, Asst Prof of Sociology (Oct 1)
The Sociology Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship. We seek a scholar trained in Sociology or related social scientific field, with theoretical and empirical expertise in the study of sustainability and the pursuit of sustainable futures, and whose work will complement the campus cluster initiative in Coastal Sustainabilities and the Environment. Applicants should be able to contribute to one or more of the following research focus areas: environmental sociology; inequality and the environment; environmental history; political ecology; geography; urban sociology; and urban and environmental planning and policy. We have a preference for candidates with expertise in environmental justice, urbanization and the environment, and/or the epistemology of sustainability.
 * Announcement Link
 * Rejection received. Eight selected for shortlist (11/17)
 * It's actually four on the shortlist; interviews are scheduled for early December. (11/17)

University of Delaware, Asst. Prof in Human Geography (Oct 3)
The Department of Geography in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of human geography beginning September 2015. We seek a scholar who shows exceptional promise as an intellectual leader in the field of human-environment interactions as the Department of Geography grows in this field. The successful candidate will be the third recent hire to the human geography program. This program is strengthened by its new PhD degree, interactions with colleagues in the department's well-established climatology and physical geography programs, and connections to units on campus including the Environmental Humanities Working Group, Area Studies Programs, the Water Science and Policy Graduate Program, the Delaware Environmental Institute, and the Disaster Research Center.
 * Announcement Link
 * 10/8/14 Letters requested. x4
 * Contacted to schedule phone interview. (10/29) x4
 * For interview scheduling, where you contacted by phone or email? Any idea how many people they are interviewing?
 * I was contacted by phone by the search chair. She did not indicate numbers.
 * Campus visit scheduled (11/9) x2

University of Minnesota, Asst Prof of Geography - Health/Medical Geography (Aug 25)
We seek a scholar with expertise in health/medical geography broadly defined. We welcome applicants versed in diverse theoretical and methodological approaches and prepared to collaborate with colleagues in allied fields, such as the School of Public Health. We are particularly interested in scholars whose work is in Latin America or Africa, however other regional expertise will be considered. A Ph.D. in Geography or related discipline must be completed by 08/31/2015.
 * Announcement Link
 * campus interview scheduled

University of New Hampshire, Asst Prof Human Geography (Deadline extended to Nov 15)
The Department of Geography (http://www.unh.edu/geography) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in August 2015. We seek a broadly-trained human geographer whose primary teaching and research interests are in economic geography, can teach GIS and statistics, and links theory to practical applications. A Ph.D. in Geography is required, though ABD candidates nearing completion will be considered. Candidates must possess a regional specialty other than North America, Latin America, and the Middle East.
 * Announcement Link
 * Phone Interview (for early Dec) and References Requested (11/24)

University of Oregon, Asst Prof Human Geography (Oct 15)
The Department of Geography seeks a Human-Environment Geographer specializing in the human dimensions of environmental change, with an emphasis on the socio-economic dimensions of current and projected environmental change. Potential topics include (but are not limited to) climate change impacts and adaptation, biodiversity loss and habitat extinction, water resources, or health and the environment. Preference will be given to candidates using novel and integrative research design, having the potential to create synergies with existing department strengths, and interested in fostering links among human geography, biophysical geography, and GIScience. Research and teaching interests in gender and the environment or feminist approaches in geography are desirable. Required qualifications include a successful publication record in the area of human dimensions of environmental change, experience in (or potential for) maintaining a strong research program, experience in (or potential for) developing externally funded research projects, experience in teaching at the post-secondary level, and experience in (or potential for) advising graduate students. Candidates must have a Ph.D by September 2015.
 * Announcement Link
 * Anyone hear anything on this position?
 * References requested Nov. 10

University of Toronto Scarborough, Asst Prof Environmental Geography (Nov 5)
The Department of Human Geography at the University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a full-time, tenure-stream appointment in Environmental Geography. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor starting July 1, 2015 or shortly thereafter. Consistent with the Department's clusters in urban, socio-cultural, and environmental geography, applicants with a research focus in one or more of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply: environmental politics and geographical space, political ecology, environmental impacts and the construction of environmental knowledge. Applicants must have must have a Ph.D. in Geography at the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. Candidates also must have a record of excellence in research and teaching and be able to communicate effectively as an undergraduate and graduate teacher. The successful candidate will be expected to teach large introductory and senior undergraduate courses on environmental geography in the Department of Human Geography, do graduate teaching and supervision in the graduate Department of Geography and Programme in Planning, and develop an independently funded program of research. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
 * Announcement Link
 * This apparently is an inside hire, like last year (Oct 23)
 * That is a bold statement to make about a position for which the deadline has not yet even passed. Can you tell us what your privileged source of information is?
 * I was told this by faculty in the department. They have multiple sessionals they're trying to convert to TT. Check the wiki from last year; it happened then, and it is happening again. If you read this year's job ad and compare with current sessionals, it's obvious who this was written for.


 * A long list has been created (Nov 12)

Victoria University at Wellington (New Zealand) - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Environmental Studies and Geography (July 31)
The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Environmental Studies and Geography will join staff in programs administered by the Geography group. These comprise Human Geography, Physical Geography, Development Studies, Environmental Studies and Geographic Information Science. You will be expected to teach in core papers of the undergraduate majors in Environmental Studies and Geography, teach postgraduate papers in Environmental Studies, supervise postgraduate students and pursue a dynamic program of research within the core Environmental Studies program. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in environmental studies, environmental geography or a closely related discipline. The successful candidate will have, or have demonstrated the potential for, an internationally recognized research publication record and a record of high quality teaching and supervision. This position is also open to more junior applicants who have already begun to establish a strong research record.
 * Announcement Link
 * Also posted in Environmental Studies 2014-2015

Westfield State University (MA), Assistant Professor, Department of Gegoraphy and Regional Planning (reviewing applications immediately- job posted 11/4/14)
The Department of Geography and Regional Planning (GARP), Westfield State University (WSU), invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning September 2015. Academic load is 12 hours teaching per semester. The department seeks a broadly trained geographer with experience in teacher education, place-based/environmental education, and/or civic learning and community engagement. Candidates with research and teaching interests that complement the department's expertise are requested. Regional expertise is a plus. Teaching responsibilities include introductory geography courses in the university's core curriculum, and other upper level courses in the area of expertise. Advising of regional planning students in required. the successful candidate is expected to maintain and appropriate researcha nd public service agenda.
 * Announcement Link

Willamette University (OR), Asst Prof of Global Climate Change & Env Health (Aug 29)
The Department of Environmental and Earth Sciences (EES) is hiring a full-time, tenure track position in Global Climate Change and Environmental Health. Successful applicants will have expertise in the human health dimensions of global climate change such as (but not limited to) infectious disease, food security, water resources, or population displacement, and an aptitude for and commitment to teaching and research in an interdisciplinary environmental science department. The individual will contribute to our core EES curriculum at both the upper and lower division levels (including participation in rotational team teaching of our introductory courses, and supervising senior theses), and also teach one to two upper level courses in his/her area of expertise. All faculty at Willamette are expected to contribute to our general education classes, thoughtfully advise and mentor students, and maintain an active and externally funded program of scholarship incorporating undergraduates.
 * Announcement Link
 * Any update on this?

York College of Pennsylvania, Asst Prof in Geography (Oct 31)
The Department of History and Political Science at York College of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position in Geography beginning fall semester 2015. We are seeking a specialist in Human Geography who can also teach world regional geography and has the potential to develop courses in GIS to complement the current geography offerings. Candidates should have a commitment to excellent teaching and college and community service, demonstrate scholarly potential, and be comfortable in a multidisciplinary collegial department environment. A Ph.D. is expected by the time of appointment.
 * Announcement Link

California State University, Chico, Asst Prof GIS (Oct 1)
The Department of Geography and Planning is searching for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Geographic Information Science to start August 2015. California State University, Chico is seeking faculty who are competent in their field, collaborative with colleagues and staff, and committed to student success. Necessary teaching and research specialties include but are not limited to cartographic design, web cartography, geovisualization, spatial and temporal analysis and modeling (big data analytics), and Web-based GIS and mobile computing/location-based services. Technical expertise in GIS, geospatial database development, statistics, and/or GIS programming (Python, Java, HTML5, Adobe Flash, etc.) is required. We seek a dedicated faculty colleague who is serious about teaching and who will complement and enhance the Geography and Planning Program's award winning reputation for undergraduate geospatial technologies instruction. Previous professional experience in the geospatial industry will be considered a significant asset. Other areas of interest include graphic design, data mining/knowledge discovery and crowdsourcing/citizen science/VGI. The areas of application are open, but some preference will be given to candidates whose interests provide greatest opportunity for collaboration within and outside our department. The new hire will join an active geospatial community in teaching and research at our institution; however, our department serves as the focal point for GIS/cartography/remote sensing teaching and research.
 * Announcement Link

California State University, Northridge, Asst Prof GIS and Public Safety (Oct 1)
The Department of Geography welcomes applications from individuals trained in Public Safety and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). We seek a dedicated instructor who is passionate about teaching and who will complement and enhance the Department's outstanding reputation for undergraduate and graduate instruction. Priority will be given to candidates with coursework and/or training in Criminology/Sociology or related fields. The candidate must have proven/demonstrated expertise and active research agenda in advanced applications of geospatial technologies and GIS related to public safety including crime mapping and analysis, urban fire ecology and mapping, urban social justice and spatial statistical methods. Priority will be given to candidates with expertise in web-based mapping development and applications.
 * Announcement Link

George Mason University (VA), Research Asst Prof, Geography and GIS (Sept 19)
The George Mason University, Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science (http://ggs.gmu.edu/) invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor position at the National Science Foundation (NSF) Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (I/UCRC) Program for Spatiotemporal Thinking, Computing and Applications (STC). This is a nontenure-track position. The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility for renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Salary will be competitive with a full package of benefits. Primary job responsibilities consist of: 1) conducting innovative research to explore the spatiotemporal dynamics underlying in the large datasets by utilizing cutting-edge computational technologies; 2) working closely with the center director on the center operation and project management; 3) instructing undergraduate and graduate students on their research; and 4) joining collaborative and multidisciplinary research teams to seek external funding and design new initiatives in an area(s) of specialization.
 * Announcement Link

Illinois Wesleyan University, Asst. Prof Environmental Studies (Oct 15)
Illinois Wesleyan University invites applications for an open rank, tenure-line position in Environmental Studies, to begin August 1, 2015. We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in either a physical science or environmental geography who are eager to assist in building our rapidly growing undergraduate environmental studies program (https://www.iwu.edu/environ/). A strong commitment to liberal arts education, civic engagement, and undergraduate research is essential. The successful candidate will teach 6 courses annually, including Introduction to Earth Systems Science with a field-based lab, the Environmental Studies senior seminar on a rotating basis, and courses in his/her areas of expertise. The ability to teach GIS is highly desirable.
 * Announcement Link
 * Also posted in Environmental Studies

Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, Asst Prof of Geography-GIS (Aug 15)
Participate in teaching and graduate student mentorship in the Geographic Information Science MS program. Develop a strong externally-funded research program, and contribute to instructional growth and diversity in the department's well-established BA in Geography. Reqs: PhD in Geography or Geographic Information Science. Send resumes to: Daniel Johnson, Indiana University, 425 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
 * Announcement Link
 * Any update on this?

Iowa State University, Asst prof of Physical Geography (Nov. 30)
As part of a major interdisciplinary hiring initiative in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University (ISU), a new joint initiative by the Departments of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences; Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology; and Economics and the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication aims to expand our capabilities for fundamental research on sustainable environmental systems. Multiple new hires in the field of Sustainability Science are planned for the next 2-3 years and should expect to benefit from and contribute to the interaction and collaboration among these and other departments. As part of this initiative, the Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in physical geography at the assistant professor level to begin in August of 2015. The selected candidate is expected to establish a successful, externally funded research program. In addition, this faculty member will teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Specifically, this person would examine interactions of physical components across multiple scales and the role of spatial and temporal patterns and processes as they relate to sustainable environmental systems. This person would employ state-of-the-art computational approaches to study complex geospatial relationships among biological, physical and social systems. The new faculty will have the opportunity to join a synergistic focal group in the area of Sustainability Science that will serve to facilitate team building and integrative research.
 * Announcement Link

Macalester College (MN), Asst Prof of Urban Environment & Asian Geography (Oct 10)
Applications are invited to apply for a tenure-track position in Urban-Environment and Asian Geography at the Assistant Professor level to begin fall 2015. Ph.D. in Geography required. The successful candidate will teach a range of courses in his/her areas of expertise in urban-environment geography that complement the existing strengths of the department. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in East or South Asia, with a preference for those who approach urban-environment questions using remote sensing and/or environmental GIS techniques. Examples of courses that might be taught by the successful candidate include: geography of world urbanization, Asian cities, urban ecology, regional geography of Asia, remote sensing, and environmental GIS.
 * Announcement Link

Miami University (OH), Asst Prof Geography (Oct 22)
Assistant Professor in Geography; a physical geographer with research and teaching expertise in surface water resources, especially relating to climate, hydrology, and/or watershed science. Qualified applicants will have a PhD in Geography or closely-allied field by time of appointment. Candidate must be qualified to teach a broad range of physical geography and water resource courses, advise undergraduate and graduate students, contribute to interdisciplinary grant-funded research projects and provide service to the university. We emphasize contributions to existing strengths in human-environment relationships, urban sustainability, and global development and change.
 * Announcement Link
 * Letters requested 11/4/2014
 * Anybody heard anything more about this position? Have on-campus interviews been scheduled?

Northern Michigan University, Asst Prof Geography (Nov 1)
The successful candidate will be able to teach courses such as Physical Geography, Soils, Introduction to Maps, Introduction to Geographic Research, and Human Impact on the Environment; and other courses that compliment the Departments curriculum. The position will also cover research and service responsibilities appropriate for the rank of Assistant Professor.
 * Announcement Link
 * Has anybody heard anything about this job? (Nov 24)
 * Skype interview scheduled (Nov 24)

Oklahoma State University, Asst Prof of Sustainability using GIS, Modeling, Remote Sensing (Nov 1)
The Department of Geography invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning August 2015. The department is searching for an outstanding scholar and teacher with a focus in Sustainability or Coupled Human-Natural Systems using Quantitative Methods/Modeling, Geographic Information Systems, and/or Remote Sensing. Specialties in energy, agriculture, water resources, or climate variability are preferred. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses and to secure external funding would be an advantage. The successful candidate will teach courses that involve multiple geospatial technologies and will be expected to develop an excellent instruction program and a research agenda that supports these specializations and the outreach/land grant mission of the university. This position supports a National Science Foundation EPSCoR grant by providing applied research and educational programs that integrate geography, sociology, agricultural-environmental-resource economics, and ecology in a team environment that includes collaborators at the University of Oklahoma, the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, and the University of Tulsa. A PhD in Geography at the time of appointment is expected.
 * Announcement Link
 * On-campus interviews scheduled (13 November 2014)

Portland State University, Asst Prof Physical Geography, Climate Science (Sept 16)
The Geography Department at Portland State University invites applications for a 9 month full-time tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in Physical Geography with research and teaching interest in Climate Science beginning September 2015. A PhD in geography or related fields is required at appointment. We seek outstanding candidates who will contribute to a tradition of high quality teaching and research in urban climate and/or climate change impacts on ecosystem and society. Expertise in understanding land surface and atmosphere interactions with respect to global change is preferred. Teaching responsibilities include introductory physical geography, and intermediate and advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses in climate science. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active research program in their area of specialization and to demonstrate potential to obtain external funding.
 * Announcement Link
 * Received email stating I was no longer under consideration (22 Oct 2014)

San Diego State University, Asst Prof in Climate Modeling (Oct 1)
The Department of Geography at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in climate modeling. Candidates must have a PhD in Geography or a related field and demonstrated outstanding research potential in climate modeling, with interests that could include land-atmosphere interactions, dynamic and statistical downscaling, high-resolution modeling, regional drivers of climate variability and change, and/or impacts of climate change on water resources, ecosystems, hazards, human health or society. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship and commitment to funded research activity is required. The candidate will have an interest in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in climatology, climate change, and climate modeling.
 * Announcement Link

Southern Illinois University, Asst Prof of Environmental Geography (Oct 15)
Duties include the following: teaching a mix of undergraduate and graduate courses, which may include our large introductory course in weather and climate, upper level courses in climatology, sustainability, and other topics in the candidate's area of expertise; service on M.S. and Ph.D. student committees; maintaining an active and successful research program that includes seeking external research support; and appropriate service.
 * Announcement Link
 * Received request for reference letters (Oct. 24)
 * On campus interviews scheduled for early December. (Nov. 18)

Southern Illinois University, Asst Prof of Environmental GIS (Oct 15)
Duties include the following: teaching a mix of undergraduate and graduate courses, which may include introductory GIS and upper level courses in the candidate's area of expertise; service on M.S. and Ph.D. student committees; maintaining an active and successful research program that includes seeking external research support; and appropriate service.
 * Announcement Link

University of Colorado, Boulder, Asst. Prof in GISscience (Oct 31)
The Department of Geography at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for an Assistant Professor level tenure-track position in Geographic Information Science, beginning in August 2015. We seek to hire in the area of GIScience with a focus on spatiotemporal analysis and data-intensive modeling of dynamic geographical processes. The successful candidate must have strong research capabilities in geographical analysis and geocomputation that incorporate a temporal component into spatial models of social or natural processes, and/or quantitative analysis of very large databases. Example areas of research might include: data driven discovery to describe trends and dynamics in public health, landscape processes, or urbanization; spatiotemporal statistics characterizing patterns of change in land use, landscape fragmentation, demographic structure, disease distribution, or human mobility patterns; spatiotemporal data integration; or numerical simulation to formalize descriptions of longitudinal change.
 * Announcement Link

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Asst. Prof in Ecogeomorphology of Watershed (Oct 17)
The Department of Geography and Geographic Information Science (GGIS), in the School of Earth, Society, & Environment, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in ecogeomorphology of river and watershed systems. Relevant areas of research include, but are not limited to: the structuring of river and watershed systems through interactions among plants, animals and geomorphological processes; the relevance of an integrated understanding of ecological and geomorphological dynamics to river/watershed management and restoration; and the resilience of coupled ecological and geomorphological processes within river/watershed systems to climate change and human impacts. We especially seek candidates with strong field, modeling, GIS, and/or remote sensing skills.
 * Announcement Link

University of Iowa, Asst. Prof in GIS (Nov 19)
The Department of Geographical and Sustainability Sciences at The University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor in the area of geographic information science. Of particular interest is an outstanding candidate specializing in geographically-aware and mobile computing who will enhance our national and international reputation in GIScience. The applicant’s primary teaching and research interests could include, computational approaches to geospatial computing using social media, mobile computing for way finding and transportation, mobile sensor technologies for understanding patterns of movement, contaminants, disease, or human or animal interactions, location privacy, or the application of augmented reality on mobile devices. Successful candidates are expected to conduct research at the leading edge of GIScience, and be able to work in interdisciplinary teams that address significant real-world problems.
 * Announcement Link

University of Michigan, Dearborn, Asst Prof of GIS and Remote Sensing (Oct 1)
The Department of Natural Sciences invites applications for the following position beginning in September 2015. Tenure-track position with teaching assignments in GIS and Remote Sensing, and with opportunities to develop new courses in areas of expertise. A Ph.D. in geology or closely related field and teaching experience in geospatial science are required. Preference will be given to candidates who have post-doctoral experience, can contribute to the Geospatial Analysis and Mapping (GAM) Certificate Program and Earth and Environmental Discipline, and have experience with web and mobile GIS, geodatabase design, or GIS programming and customization. Tenure-track faculty members are expected to maintain active research programs that engage undergraduate and M.S. students and lead to peer-reviewed publications and external funding. Research space and start-up funding are provided.
 * Announcement Link

University of Minnesota, Asst Prof of GIS (Sept 1)
We seek a Geographic Information Scientist who contributes to traditional departmental strengths in geovisualization and cartography, spatial analysis and modeling, or GIS and society. Desirable but not required are secondary research interests in computation on large datasets or examining population and health issues via spatial science approaches. A Ph.D. in Geography or related discipline must be completed by 08/31/2015.
 * Announcement Link
 * campus interview scheduled

University of Oklahoma, 3 Positions, See all below (Oct 1)
Associate Professor in Physical Geography: The Department seeks a physical geographer with a strong background in watershed processes or fluvial geomorphology. The successful candidate shall be willing to teach introductory level Physical Geography, as well as upper division and graduate level courses in physical geography and his/her area of specialization. The successful candidate will also have an active research agenda and have experience in obtaining external funding for their research. Candidates are expected to have attained a doctoral degree in geography or closely related field by the start date. Post-doctoral experience is desirable.

Assistant and Associate Professor in Geographic Information Science (2 positions): The Department seeks to fill two positions in the area of Geographic Information Science (GIS) and its applications to human/environment interactions. Candidates must demonstrate research excellence applying GIS to large-scale complex spatial problems associated with interactions between humans and the environment including (but not limited to) environmental sustainability and/or urban dynamics. Successful candidates should have strong quantitative and computational skills in GIS. Expertise in spatial statistics, remote sensing, and/or spatial programming is highly desirable. Each successful candidate must have an active research program, have experience in obtaining external funding to support research, and be willing to teach GIS courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates are expected to have attained a doctoral degree in geography or closely related field by the start date. Post-doctoral experience is desirable.
 * Announcement Link

University of Oregon, Asst Prof of Geospatial Technologies (Oct 1)
Existing (or potential for) successful publication record in the area of human-centered geospatial computing. Experience in (or potential for) obtaining research funding from competitive grant programs. Experience in (or potential for) teaching GIScience courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Experience in (or potential for) advising graduate students. Experience in (or potential for) maintaining a strong research program. Visiting the link for additional information about the department and the opening.
 * Announcement Link

University of South Carolina, Asst Prof of GIS (Sept 30)
The Department of Geography at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Geographic Information Science   to begin August 16, 2015. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in geography or a closely related field at the time of appointment. We seek a colleague with expertise in the collection, processing, validation, and analysis of big data to better understand spatio-temporal patterns across topics and geographic scales and to foster trans-disciplinary collaborations. The candidate should have: 1) strong theoretical underpinnings in one or more of the following areas of interest: social media, crowd-sourced data, mobile computing, data content and reliability, cyber infrastructure/security, data mining and analysis, or legal/policy issues, coupled with 2) equally important applications in thematic areas such as disaster response and recovery, public health, environmental patterns and processes, or social/economic/demographic dynamics. With the large volumes of data tied to these fields of study, ideally the candidate will have strengths in computational areas of cyber-infrastructure, high performance computing, GPU computing and/or cloud computing.
 * Announcement Link
 * Campus interviews are done

University of Toronto, Asst Prof of Urban Geography, Planning and GIS (Oct 3)
The Department seeks a candidate with expertise in the use of spatial data and informatics to analyse urban problems such as those related to urban health, built form, social services provision, urban ecology, energy use or economic development. In addition to developing an excellent research program and engaging in undergraduate and graduate teaching at the University of Toronto, the successful candidate will be involved with the research and teaching activities of the Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP), a collaborative network involving New York University, the University of Toronto and other international universities and partners (http://cusp.nyu.edu).
 * Announcement Link
 * Interviews Scheduled in November

University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Asst Prof Physical Geography (Sept 15)
1) PhD in Geography or closely related field with transcripts on record by January 15, 2016; 2) teaching and research specialization in a subfield of Physical Geography that complements department strengths including, but not limited to, geomorphology, biogeography, paleoecology, and/or environmental science; 3) clear ability and interest in contributing to the department's emphasis on exceptional undergraduate education through high-impact practices, particularly field experiences and undergraduate research; and 4) potential to establish a rigorous, externally-funded research program that thoroughly integrates undergraduate research experiences. At the Assistant Professor rank responsibilities and evaluation for retention, promotion, and tenure will be 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service to the university and community. The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in physical geography to students from a range of majors including, but not limited to, geography, biology, education, engineering, and reclamation.
 * Announcement Link
 * Received email to schedule phone/skype interview (Oct. 23)
 * References requested (Nov. 11)
 * On-campus interview scheduled (Nov. 14)
 * 3 candidates being interviewed for Assistant Professor position, 2 candidates being interviewed for Associate Professor/Department Chair position
 * Final interview to be held on Dec. 12