From: Craig Revels <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Date: December 13, 2011 11:10:33 AM EST To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Economic Geography position- University of North Texas Reply-To: Craig Revels <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>
Latin Americanists encouraged to apply. Apologies for any cross-postings! The Department of Geography at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in economic geography to begin fall semester 2012. Requirements include an earned doctorate in geography or related field at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for developing a productive research program, teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and will be expected to secure external funding for research. We are seeking applicants with research expertise in such areas as energy and resource geography, industrial ecology, sustainable development, environmental economic geography, ecosystem services, or alternative and conventional transportation. Preference will be given to applicants with a research focus on urban or regional issues and with experience or interest in collaborating across disciplines. The Department of Geography offers M.S., B.A., and B.S. degrees in geography as well as a certificate in GIS. The department is also a member of the Institute of Applied Science (IAS), which coordinates a Ph.D. in environmental science and facilitates interdisciplinary environmental research across campus. Applicants must apply online at http://facultyjobs.unt.edu/ and provide a detailed cover letter describing teaching interests and philosophy, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, a statement of research interests and the contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin March 2, 2012 and continue until the search is closed. UNT is an AA/ADA/EOE committed to diversity in its educational programs.
