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 2012-13. A Ph.D. in Geography or a 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 with nearly 250 majors. GUS also offers two graduate programs - an M.A. in Geography and Urban Studies and a Ph.D. in Urban Studies - consisting of 30 students.
The successful candidate will have a strong focus on cartography and geovisualization techniques, theory and applications that intersect with research foci in the department, with a strong preference towards individuals who can contribute to urban, health related or environmental research themes. The successful applicant will also demonstrate a strong potential for funded research. 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 Nik Barkauskas, 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 [email protected]. Review of applications will begin January 4, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and the University especially encourages applications from women and minorities. -- -- Steven M. Manson Department of Geography University of Minnesota 414 Social Sciences 267 19th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA 612 625 4577 612 624 1044 (fax) Home page: umn.edu/~manson Human-Environment GIS Lab: hegis.umn.edu
