8 September 2015
GTU/Geography Club-sponsored an Adopt-A-Highway Event : September 9 ( Wednesday) from 4:00-6:00PM. Anyone interested is welcome to participate. Send your RSVPs via e-mail to Mike Dalrymple (mike15@ksu.edu), the event organizer, so that GTU/Geography Club can arrange rides. Feel free to contact him or Thomas Larsen regarding this event.
St. George Geographical Society Meeting : September 9 (Wednesday), 6:30pm at Nelson's Landing in Leonardville immediately after the GTU/Geography Club highway cleanup.
Publication
Goodin, D. G.
2015. Introducing AIMS Geosciences. AIMS Geosciences 1:19-20.
Presentation
Wetherholt, W. 2015. “A Humanistic Investigation of Place in the very Rural Great Plains of Kansas and Nebraska.” 8th
Quadrennial Meeting of British, Canadian, and US Rural Geographers, Swansea-Aberysthwyth, Wales, 6-12 July.
Grant
Goodin, Douglas received a grant from the National Science Foundation for the project, “CNH: The Coupled Dynamics of
Human, Wildlife, and Climate Interactions in Botswana: Impacts on Water Quality and Environmental Health in a Water
Scarce Environment.” The project is a multidisciplinary effort led by Dr. Kathleen Alexander at Virginia Tech.
Congratulations Doug!
Visiting Regional Humanities Faculty Program, Hall Center for the Humanities, University of Kansas, Lawrence,
Kansas : Hall Center is now seeking to host visiting regional faculty. Visiting faculty will receive an office in the Hall Center, access to the Hall Center’s Grant Development Office and the KU Center for Teaching Excellence, KU Library privileges, and the opportunity to interact with KU faculty in their fields of study. In return, visiting faculty should work on a project related to humanities scholarship, humanities teaching improvement, or a combination of both. Examples of projects are conference papers, publishable scholarly articles, substantial course revision, or development of a new course. Eligible applicants for the
Visiting Regional Humanities Faculty Program will meet all of the following criteria: 1) be a full-time faculty member in a humanities or humanities-oriented social science field at a Kansas state or Kansas City metro area institution of higher education, such as a university, community college, private college/liberal arts college, 2) be able to hold a 3-4 week continuous residency at the Hall Center during the spring 2016 or summer 2016 terms, and 3) propose a humanities-oriented scholarly, teaching improvement, or hybrid project to be undertaken during the residency. Complete applications will consist of the following components: 1) a CV of no more than 2 pages that lists applicant’s academic record, record of employment, courses taught, and any major accomplishments (publications, awards, conference presentations, etc.), 2) a proposal of no more than 3 double-spaced pages addressing the following: a) description of proposed humanities-oriented scholarly, teaching improvement, or hybrid project, b) significance of this project to the applicant’s career and to the applicant’s scholarly or teaching field in general, c) explanation of how specific resources at KU [library collections, faculty mentors, etc.] will assist with the project and c) timeline for completion of the project, and 3) One letter of reference from a senior administrator at the applicant’s institution (can be department chair, unit head, or dean/president) addressing the applicant’s credentials as a teacher and scholar and the potential of the applicant’s proposed project to benefit the applicant and the applicant’s institution.
Applications may be submitted in paper or electronically. Electronic applications should be emailed to hallcenter@ku.edu.
Paper applications may be hand delivered or mailed to: Hall Center for the Humanities, 900 Sunnyside Ave, Lawrence, KS

66045. All applications must be received by 5pm on Friday, October 30, 2015. Visiting faculty will receive a stipend of $5,000 to cover travel, accommodation, and subsistence while in Lawrence.
Assistant Professor, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon : The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
(CEOAS) at Oregon State University (OSU) invites applications for a full-time 1.0 FTE, 9-month or part-time 0.75 FTE, 12month tenure-track Assistant Professor with a focus on cartography and geovisual analytics. The college seeks a colleague firmly grounded in geography who will conduct research, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and advise graduate students in cartography and geovisual analytics. The candidate will apply these skills to the study of coupled human and natural systems or some combination of geographic processes, including those involving water (e.g., water supply systems, river and stream systems, transboundary water agreements, coastal and marine systems, and ocean processes), land use (land change science, economics and resource use), and/or natural hazards (e.g. volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and climate change).
Research foci may include developing fundamental methods in models, statistics, and/or algorithms for cartography and geovisual analytics. This position will reside in the Geography program and within the Geography, Environmental Sciences and
Marine Resource Management (GEM) discipline group of CEOAS. This position will complement existing geospatial expertise at CEOAS and OSU including GIS, remote sensing, spatial statistics, modeling, and geospatial intelligence and planning.
For full consideration, applications must be received by October 27, 2015. Position closing date is November 27, 2015.
To Apply: please go to https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/ posting 0015727. For information regarding the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences please visit http://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/. Applicants will be required to attach the following electronic documents that should address the required and preferred qualifications: 1) Detailed curriculum vitae including a list of publications, funding history, and teaching experience, 2) Cover letter indicating how qualifications and experience have prepared the candidate for this position and are relevant to CEOAS and OSU, 3) Statement of (1) current and proposed research interests; (2) teaching experience and interest; and (3) how the candidate would contribute to the OSU commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and community, and 4) Three letters of professional recommendation are required for this position. When applying, the candidate will be asked to provide the email addresses for three referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr.
Hannah Gosnell by email gosnellh@geo.oregonstate.edu or phone 541-737-1222. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 27, 2015. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
Visiting Assistant Professor, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon : The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric
Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU) invites applications for a full-time 1.00 FTE 9-month, or part-time 0.75 FTE 12month, visiting Assistant Professor with a focus on Geospatial Analytics, Climate Change Adaptation, and Coastal Processes.
The position is anticipated to begin in January 2016 and end June 2017. This position in the Geography program unites expertise in geospatial analysis, physical aspects of climate systems, and a specialization in social science approaches to adaptation, vulnerability, and planning for climate change and coastal processes. Geospatial Analytics and Planning is the development and use of large geospatial/temporal datasets to help inform effective decision-making, particularly in regard to adaptability to environmental change. This individual will conduct education, outreach, and research to characterize vulnerability and adaptive capacity to climate change as related to security and coastal processes, and specifically to assess vulnerability with respect to infrastructure, economic sectors, geographic areas, population groups, and ecosystems. This position has an expectation for scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the position focus and responsibilities. This individual will teach undergraduate courses in geospatial science, courses serving the Baccalaureate Core, and graduate courses in the
Geography program. Research will be interdisciplinary and will incorporate geospatial science approaches to biophysical, ecological, and marine system science research and outreach to address climate change and related critical societal issues. The position includes: 70% teaching and advising, 20% research and proposal writing, and 10% service. Required Qualifications include: Ph.D. by the start of employment, a record of significant and innovative research in geospatial approaches to climate change adaptation and coastal processes, a strong scholarly potential demonstrated by a record of peer-reviewed publications and a clearly defined research agenda commensurate with academic rank, demonstrated ability or significant potential for establishing a research program supported by extramural funding, and a strong potential for teaching excellence and commitment to student success in graduate and undergraduate programs. To Apply: To access application instructions, go to https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp and for the position announcement, go to http://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/employment/ When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1)
Curriculum Vita, 2) a cover letter of application addressing: your qualifications for this position; current and proposed research interests; teaching experience and interest; and a statement on how you could contribute to the OSU commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and community, and 3) three letters of recommendation are required for this position. For additional information regarding this position please contact: Prof. Hannah Gosnell by email (gosnellh@geo.oregonstate.edu), 541-737-
1222. Closing Date: For full consideration for this position, your application must be received by October 1, 2015 .
Senior Lecturer, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio : The Department of Geography in the College of Arts and
Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a Senior Lecturer commencing in 2016 (semester to be determined). The Department seeks a teaching-oriented faculty and the successful candidate will teach six courses per year, generally in GIS, although other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise are also possible depending on departmental needs.

The successful candidate’s teaching responsibilities will draw from the department’s core courses in GIS; these include Spatial
Data Analysis; Cartography and Map Design; GeoVisualization; Fundamentals of GIS; Geospatial Database Design for GIS;
GIS Algorithms and Programming; Design and Implementation of GIS; and Geographic Applications of Remote Sensing. Also desirable are interests in developing online versions of existing GIS courses and participating in the development of a
Professional Masters in GIS. This position has a three year term and is renewable subject to performance and available funds.
Please contact Morton O’Kelly (okelly.1@osu.edu) by November 16, 2015 and provide your CV and a letter of application.
Qualified candidates will have a PhD in Geography, GIScience, or a closely related field prior to the start of employment.
Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont : The Geography Department seeks to fill a tenure-track position beginning in the fall of 2016 in Human Geography with PhD in hand by time of appointment. The department seeks broadly trained candidates with strong quantitative skills who complement the department’s existing thematic and regional strengths. In particular, preference will be given to candidates who can offer an advanced course in statistical analysis in geography and thematic courses in one or more of the following thematic areas: health, hazards, or development. The department seeks regional specialization in Africa, Asia, or Latin America. Teaching responsibilities will include one 300-level course in statistical analysis in geography and 200-level electives in the candidate’s areas of expertise, and an opportunity to teach a senior seminar on a regular basis. The strongest candidates will be able to contribute to the department’s existing ties with other departments and programs across campus (e.g. Environmental Studies, International and Global Studies, and Global Health). Review of applications will begin October 10, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Through Interfolio, please submit a letter of application addressed to Geography Search Committee, along with a current curriculum vitae that includes all qualifications, and the names and contact information for three references whom we may contact for letters of recommendation. Other questions should be addressed to Guntram Herb, Department Chair herb@middlebury.edu. More information about application procedures is available athttp://apply.interfolio.com/30801. Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information on the background check policy can be found on the Academic Affairs websitehttp://www.middlebury.edu/academics/administration/prospective_faculty/background_checks.
Assistant Professor, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas : The Department of Geography at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Physical Geography , beginning August 2016. It is expected that the person hired will have completed a doctoral program by the time of appointment.
Successful candidates will be broadly-trained physical geographers with the ability to teach upper division physical geography courses such as Biogeography and Climatology or Meteorology and lower division courses such as Earth Science lectures and labs. Additionally, the ability to teach Conservation, Landforms, or Soils may be considered. GIS or other spatial technology skills would be a plus, but are not required. Applicants should submit a cover letter describing teaching experience and suitability for the position, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, student course evaluations, a statement of research interests, a detailed CV, and contact information for three references. Letters of reference and transcripts will be solicited for short-listed candidates. Review of applications will begin on November 1 of 2015 and continue until filled. All application materials must be submitted to: jobs.uca.edu. For questions, contact Dr. Jeff Allender, Chair, Department of Geography,
University of Central Arkansas, 318 Burdick Hall, 201 Donaghey Avenue, Conway, Arkansas, 72035. Voice: 501-450-5636.
FAX: 501-852-2926. E-mail: jeffa@uca.edu.
Two Assistant Professors, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas : The Department of Geography at Texas State
University is hiring two full-time tenure-track Assistant Professors. Starting date is September 1, 2016; closing date for applications is October 1, 2015. The Department seeks one Urban Geographer (with preferred additional expertise in health/medical geography or economic geography) and one Cartographer (teaching and research interests in cartographic design, cartographic theory, and geovisualization are essential). A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and research is required. Applicants should also be prepared to contribute to graduate advising at the Master’s/PhD level and maintain an active research agenda including publishing and pursuit of external funding. A PhD degree in Geography, or a related field, is required by time of appointment. The ability to teach courses in support of department’s undergraduate and graduate programs, including introductory and advanced courses in cartographic design, cartographic theory, and geovisualization is required for the Cartography position. For urban geography position, the successful candidate should teach introductory and advanced courses in urban geography. Preference may be given to applicants with additional expertise in health/medical geography or economic geography. Preference may also be given to candidates demonstrating evidence of seeking/securing external research grants. The following materials must be submitted electronically to Dr. Alberto Giordano (a.giordano@txstate.edu): 1) a letter of application outlining their teaching experience, career goals, and fit within the department; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) at least two samples of published scholarship; and, 4) course teaching evaluations (if available). Applicants must also arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until October 1, 2015. Only complete applications (including all three letters of reference) received by October 1 will be considered. Please indicate
“Cartography Assistant Professor Position” in the subject line of all emails related to this search.
Assistant Professor, University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado : The Department of Geography at the University of
Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning in August
2016. The department seeks a health/medical geographer who is trained in geographic methods, especially advanced quantitative methods and spatial analysis. The successful candidate will teach the Global Public Health class and be a core

member of the Global Public Health certificate program on campus. Ability to teach in the Geography Department's quantitative methods sequence and rotation into teaching of the department's large undergraduate required classes is expected.
Preference will be given to candidates with a promising research program including extramural funding, and publication in prominent outlets is required. The Health Behavior program in the Institute of Behavioral Science offers a possible research affiliation. All requirements for the PhD must be completed by August 15, 2016. Applications are accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting #719793, and should include an application letter, a curriculum vitae, up to three relevant reprints of publications, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 1-2 page statements of research and teaching plans. Candidates must also provide the names and e-mail addresses of three professional references. Full position description is available athttp://www.colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/Jobs/. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2015.
Further information on the department and the Institute of Behavioral Science can be obtained at the respective websites.
Informal inquiries can be made to the chair of the search committee, John O'Loughlin (johno@colorado.edu).
Research and the State Graduate Student Poster Session : K-State graduate students have the opportunity to share their research and scholarly work and discuss the implications it has for topics of interest in the State of Kansas. Participation is open to master's and doctoral students in all disciplines. K-State faculty judges select the top 10 presenters to represent K-State at the annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit (CGRS) held in the spring at the State Capitol Building. Abstract submission deadline: September 25, 11:59pm. Event date: October 27. For more information and submission instructions visit: http://www.k-state.edu/grad/students/studentcouncil/research-forums/.
Literature Reviews Workshop : 14 September, (Monday), 3:30-4:30 pm, 407 Hale Library. This free workshop is sponsored by Graduate Student Council to help graduate students enhance their research.
Land Institute Prairie Festival : 25-27 September at the Land Institute near Salina (“Transforming Agriculture, Perennially”), https://landinstitute.org/events/calendar-events/prairie-festival-2015
Please contact Bimal Paul (bkp@ksu.edu) and/or Barbara Halliwell ( qalighun@ksu.edu
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