The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Alaska Anchorage, together with the Alaska Natural Heritage Program is recruiting for two full time, tenure track positions beginning August 2012.

Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

This position will teach 2-3 courses per semester, advise undergraduate students, conduct research leading to publication, and participate in university service.

The candidate must have a record of successful teaching and scholarship commensurate with academic experience; demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate environmental science courses and labs, ability and willingness to provide effective advising to students in an interdisciplinary degree program, and the ability and knowledge to conduct research in environmental science and working across disciplines to address environmental problems. Experience with ArcGIS or other spatial mapping software is required.

Candidates for this position must hold a Ph.D. in environmental science, ecology, conservation biology, physical geography, or closely-related field. ABD with expected completion by August 2012 will be considered.

To apply for this position (PCN 304072), go to: www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=76102

For further information about this position:

Prof. Dorn Van Dommelen, Chair

University of Alaska Anchorage

Department of Geography & Environmental Studies

a...@uaa.alaska.edu

Assistant Professor of Landscape Ecology / Physical Geography

This position will include a joint appointment and primary research with the Alaska Natural Heritage Program. We expect the successful applicant to establish a strong research program, and obtain external funding to address conservation biology concerns in Alaska. Development of the research program will be supported initially by existing research grants. The position will also teach 1-2 courses per year within the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies and coordinate the GES spatial analysis lab.

The successful candidate must have previous experience in spatial modeling and quantitative, raster-based GIS analysis. A background in either conservation biology, botany, ecology, or zoology is also required.

Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. in landscape ecology, spatial analysis, physical geography or relevant scientific field. ABD with expected completion by August 2012 will be considered.

To apply for this position (PCN 301305) go to: www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=76025

For further information about this position:

Keith Boggs, Director

Alaska Natural Heritage Program

University of Alaska Anchorage

<mailto:an...@uaa.alaska.edu>an...@uaa.alaska.edu

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