---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: CLIMLIST <[email protected]> Date: Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 10:06 AM Subject: [CLIMLIST] Vacancy: Tenure-track Faculty Position at the University of Nevada, Reno (USA) Origin: Douglas Boyle <[email protected]>
Vacant position in natural hazards, drought, and climate risks The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level with expertise in the social dimensions of natural hazards, drought, and climate risks with an expected start date of July 1, 2015. The position is based in the College of Science, Department of Geography (51%) with responsibilities for statewide outreach through the College of Cooperative Extension (49%). The position includes teaching, research, service, and outreach. Teaching load will include two courses per year within the Geography Department, including existing and new courses in society & natural hazards, nature-society interactions, drought, and/or water. As part of the work within Extension, the successful candidate will also be responsible for developing not-for-University-credit courses offered (a) online for continuing education units through the professional organizations and (b) as short courses and seminars for professionals. A demonstrated track record in research and teaching is preferred. Candidates will be evaluated on previous experience, communication skills, publication record, grant and contract activities, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. We seek a candidate who will develop their own externally funded research projects and is interested in working on collaborative projects. For full consideration, please apply by January 16, 2015. The close date may be extended to facilitate a successful hire. For complete position description and qualifications see <https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/16689/> The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation. The University of Nevada, Reno employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. ===================================================== Douglas P. Boyle Associate Professor of Water Resources and Climate Change Nevada State Climatologist Director, Nevada State Climate Office Department of Geography University of Nevada, Reno 226 Mackay Science Hall MS0154 Reno, NV 89557-0154 Email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> phone: 775.784.6672 fax: 775.784.1058 http://www.unr.edu/geography ===================================================== -- Katherine Klink Dept of Geography, Environment and Society Univ of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55455 e-mail: [email protected] phone: 612-625-3452 web: <http://www.geog.umn.edu/people/profile.php?UID=klink> http://umn.edu/home/klink
