The K-State Globe
Geography Department, Kansas State University
4 April 2016
Department Events
Geography Presentation: Sean Sloan: “Tropical Forest Change in the 21st Century,” April 4 (Monday), 3:30 pm, Little
Theater, K-State Student Union.
Geography Presentation: Yolonda Youngs: “Tracing Culture, Finding Nature: Exploring Contested Ideas, Visual
Representations, and Recreational Experiences in National Parks and Public Lands,” April 7 (Thursday), 3:30 pm, Little
Theater, K-State Student Union.
Ph.D. Dissertation Defense: William Wetherholt, “Exploring Rootedness in the Very Rural Great Plains Counties of Kansas
and Nebraska,” April 8 (Friday), 1:00 pm, 164H Seaton.
Department Activity
Award
University Distinguished Professor, Richard A. Marston, was awarded the 2016 Melvin G. Marcus Distinguished Career
Award by the American Association of Geographers (AAG) Geomorphology Specialty Group at the recent annual meeting in
San Francisco. The Melvin G. Marcus Distinguished Career Award is presented to an individual who has made significant
contributions to geomorphology over his/her career. Marston was cited for his "...deep, deep dedication to students, a love of
mountains and the field experience, a sustained record of introducing students to that experience, top level research, and a
commitment to the discipline above-and-beyond anything that is even vaguely reasonable. He has profoundly and positively
affected multiple generations of future scholars, resource managers, and environmentalists through his work, as did Melvin
Marcus, after whom the award is named."
Job Opportunities
Instructor Position, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey: The Department of Geography at Rutgers University
invites applications for two Assistant Instructor positions. These two full-time, non-tenure track positions begin in Fall 2016
and are renewable annually. Both positions carry a 2/3 teaching load (5 courses per year). Both also entail assisting with
advising of undergrad majors and minors in one or more of three undergraduate degree programs (Geography, Environmental
Studies, International and Global Studies). Required qualifications: PhD (or ABD with a defense date prior to September 1,
2016) in Geography or a closely related discipline, teaching experience in a college or university setting in geography,
environmental studies, or a related discipline. For both positions, experience in teaching large classes (100-300 students) is
desirable.
Position 1. Human geography. This position entails teaching large introductory human geography course “Space, Place and
Location" (twice per year), an introductory course in global and international studies "Global Advancement: Introduction to
Global and International Studies" (once or twice per year), a regional course, and/or an upper level course reflecting the
instructor’s area of expertise and the teaching needs of the department. Apply for the human geography
position: http://apply.interfolio.com/34545.
Position 2. Environmental geography. This position entails teaching large introductory human-environment course
"Transforming the Global Environment" (twice per year), large introductory physical geography course "Earth Systems" (once
or twice per year), an introductory course in Geographical Information Systems or another techniques course, and/or an upper
level course reflecting the instructor’s area of expertise and the teaching needs of the department. Apply for the environmental
geography position: http://apply.interfolio.com/34547.
Entry level instructor salary at Rutgers is $55,000 plus health and retirement benefits. Additional information about the
Department of Geography and Rutgers University can be found at geography.rutgers.edu. Application materials must be
submitted online via interfolio. Required materials include: cover letter, CV, statement of teaching interests and experience, and
three letters of recommendation. For additional information about the positions or the application process, please contact
Professor Robin Leichenko, Chair, Department of Geography at robin.leichenko@rutgers.edu. Review of applications will
begin on April 18, 2016 and will continue until the positions are filled.
Students’ Opportunities
Research Assistant, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY: An immediate opening for a Research Assistant to pursue a PhD in
the Department of Geography, University at Buffalo (SUNY). The initial appointment is for three (3) years with the potential
for extension, and it will include academic year and summer support, full tuition remission, and fringe benefits. The ideal
candidate would have an M.A. or M.S. degree in geography, geosciences, or environmental sciences with research experience
and interest in quantitative river and hillslope processes, experimental geomorphology, and/or ecogeomorphology. The
appointment can start as early as June 1, 2016. For more information, please contact Dr. Sean J. Bennett (seanb@buffalo.edu),
and visit http://www.buffalo.edu/cas/geography.html and http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~seanb/.
GIS Analyst, RSP & Associates, Overland Park, Kansas City: This position requires a diverse background in multiple
disciplines. The person likely has a degree in Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or Planning. Applicants will need to
apply through Linkedin at:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/111582020?trk=vsrp_jobs_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A178272258145805589
0568%2CVSRPtargetId%3A111582020%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary.
Please contact Bimal Paul (bkp@ksu.edu)