The K-State Globe
Geography Department, Kansas State University
14 September 2015
Departmental Events
Geography Presentation: Lucka Lorber, “Functional Social and Environmental Changes in Rural Areas of Slovenia,”
September 18 (Friday), 3:30 pm, Big 12 Room, KSU Student Union.
GTU/Geography Club: Fall Cook & Campout, September 19 (Saturday) after 6:00PM, Pottawatomie State Fishing Lake #2.
St. George Geographical Society Meeting: September 18 (Friday), 4:00 pm Kite's in Aggieville.
Job Opportunities
Assistant Professors, Department of Geography, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania: The Department of
Geography and the Environment at Villanova University invites applications for three tenure–track Assistant Professor
positions to begin August 2016. The department seeks individuals with exceptional potential as scholars and teachers who can
contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs. Position 1, Environmental Scientist: The department seeks an
environmental scientist who complements existing strengths in ecosystems ecology and biogeochemistry and will broaden the
scope of expertise among the faculty. The successful candidate will develop and teach lecture and laboratory environmental
science courses for undergraduate and graduate students and possibly non–science students at the introductory level within their
scientific area of expertise. A Ph.D. in Environmental Science or closely related discipline is required and teaching experience
and/or post-doctoral experience is preferred. Position 2, Environmental Geographer: The department seeks a broadly trained
environmental geographer who complements existing strengths in sustainability, environmental change, and geospatial
technology within the Department, and who will support the growth of the undergraduate and graduate programs. Preference
will be given to applicants with a regional focus outside the U.S. and to those who understand and have facility with geospatial
technologies. The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate geography courses and relevant elective courses
to graduate students. A Ph.D. in geography is required and teaching experience is preferred. Position 3, Geographer and GIS
Specialist: The department invites applications for a tenure–track Assistant Professor with a specialty in Geographic
Information Systems (GIS), who utilizes GIS and other geospatial technologies as a major component of their research. The
successful candidate will develop a robust geospatial research and teaching program that incorporates undergraduate and
graduate students and will teach undergraduate and advanced GIS and geography courses in their subject area. A Ph.D. is in
Geography or related discipline is required and teaching and/or post-doctoral experience is preferred. Teaching responsibilities
for all positions will include lecture and/or laboratory courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching obligations
are 15 credit hours per year divided into a 3/2 teaching load. The positions will require the development and teaching of course
material and the supervision of undergraduate and graduate student research. Preference will be given to candidates with
promising research programs including extramural funding, and the potential for publication in prominent outlets.
Applicants must apply on-line at http://jobs.villanova.edu. Review of application materials will begin 1 October 2015, and will
continue until the positions are filled. The online application should include a brief letter of application indicating interest and
suitability, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research experience and plans, curriculum vitae, and official
graduate and undergraduate transcripts. The names and contact information for three referees are required and must be
included. Referees will be contacted directly and asked to submit confidential letters of recommendation online to complete the
application process. For a more detailed description of the Department, please consult
http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/geoenv.html, or contact Dr. Francis A. Galgano, Department Chair
(francis.galgano@villanova.edu).
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), 541-7371222. Closing Date: For full consideration for this position, your application must be received by October 1, 2015.
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.
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).
Student Opportunities
Graduate Student Research Assistantship, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan: Prospective PhD students
interested in research on human dimensions of environmental change are invited to apply to the School of Natural Resources
and Environment, University of Michigan for the academic year starting in September 2016. If accepted to the PhD program
applicants will be eligible for a graduate student research assistantship for work on human adaptation to environmental change
in forest systems in the United States. The position includes up to five years of monthly stipends, graduate tuition, and health
benefits. The ideal candidate for the assistantship has a well-developed interest in environmental research questions, a master's
degree in human geography, sociology or a similar field, and experience with survey methods and statistical analysis. Excellent
verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are required. Experience with qualitative interviewing is
also desirable. To express interest in the assistantship, please submit the following by e-mail to Dr. Paige Fischer at
apfisch@umich.edu before December 1, 2015: 1) cover letter describing your relevant experience and scholarly interests, 2)
curriculum vitae, 3) GRE scores, and unofficial transcripts, and 4) one or two relevant publications or a writing sample. To
apply, submit materials no later than January 5, 2016 via http://www.snre.umich.edu/prospective_students/apply_now.
Postdoctoral Scholar or a Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Geography, University of Connecticut, Storrs,
Connecticut: The Geography Department of University of Connecticut is looking for either a postdoctoral scholar or a PhD
graduate student to work on methodology development for visualizing and analyzing neighborhood and social network effects
on drug use, HIV transmission, and treatment. This is part of a multi-year NIH funded study looking to identify multilevel
barriers to medication adherence, retention in care, and HIV treatment outcomes among drug users with HIV infection. The
ultimate goal is to develop multilevel interventions to improve adherence to ART and HIV treatment outcomes. The
postdoctoral position is for 1 year and the start date is as soon as possible; continuation beyond one year will be based on
performance and availability of funds. The graduate assistant position is for 4 to 5 years (typical length of a PhD program) and
the start date is Spring 2016; continuation of funding on a yearly basis will be based on performance. For details on required
and preferred qualifications and how to apply please follow the link: http://www.dghosh.net/jobad.html. Please send questions
related to these positions to Debs Ghosh (debarchana.ghosh@uconn.edu).
Jeanne X. Kasperson Student Paper Competition: The Hazards, Risks & Disasters Specialty Group (HRDSG) is pleased to
announce the Jeanne X. Kasperson Student Paper Competition for the 2016 Annual Meeting of the AAG in San Francisco,
March 29- April 2. The HRDSG invites all graduate and undergraduate students who plan to present HRD-related papers at the
2016 meeting to submit an extended abstract of up to 1000 words to the HRDSG Chair by October 16, 2015. Award winners
will have their registration fees for the meeting reimbursed by the HRDSG, and their work will be highlighted in the J. X.
Kasperson Student Paper Award Session in San Francisco. Papers may be co-authored, but registration payment is limited to
one student fee per selected paper. Students entering this competition must be members of the AAG (the specialty group will
pay registration fees for the winners but not their association membership dues). Applicants for the award will be notified by
October 23, 2015. Please direct all questions to: Laura Siebeneck, Hazards, Risks & Disasters Specialty Group Chair,
Department of Public Administration, University of North Texas: laura.siebeneck@unt.edu.
Study Abroad in Cuba, Department of Geography, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma: In March 2016,
the Department of Geography at Oklahoma State University will be leading a second annual trip to Cuba during Spring Break
(March 12-19). The deadline to enroll (GEOG 4600/5700 – The Environment and Heritage of Cuba) with a paid deposit
($2,809 for 3 credit hours course) on is October 16, 2015. Enrollment is limited to 24 students. For more information, please
contact Dr. Dale Lightfoot (d.lightfoot@okstate.edu) or Dr. Jon Comer (jon.comer@okstate.edu).
Other
2016 Kansas Natural Resources Conference: The 2016 Kansas Natural Resources Conference will be held in Wichita, KS on
February 4-5, 2016. The theme for this year’s conference is “Conversations on Conservation – Engaging Landowners thru
Effective Communication”, but presentations on any topic regarding natural resources are invited. This is a joint meeting of
natural resource professionals, researchers, students, and managers representing more than seven professional societies and
organizations to discuss research and management surrounding the field of natural resources. Aside from the educational
perspective, it is a good opportunity to present information in your focus area (oral presentation or poster format). This
conference also serves as an excellent venue to network with other natural resource professionals. Additional information can
be found on the conference website at http://www.kansasnrc.org/.
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