The Department of Geography at Northern Illinois University invites applications for an anticipated Visiting Assistant Professor position. We seek a broadly trained biogeographer/physical geographer. The successful candidate will contribute to the Geography and Environmental Studies programs. Strong quantitative and spatial analysis skills desired. Appointment will be for the 2016-2017 academic year. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment.
Review of applications will begin on May 31, 2016. Preference will be given to applications received prior to that date; however applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Submit a letter of application; a curriculum vita; available evidence of teaching experience and teaching quality; publications or examples of writing; and arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to: VAP-geog Search in care of dsib...@niu.edu. Northern Illinois University is a 20,000-student research university in DeKalb, Illinois, a diverse community of 50,000 with a low cost of living. Information on the Department of Geography is available at http://www.niu.edu/geog/. The Environmental Studies Program is associate with the NIU Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability, and Energy, http://www.niu.edu/ese, an interdisciplinary institute involving faculty from across the university. NIU’s Department of Geography is interested in and values candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
