The K-State Globe
Geography Department, Kansas State University
28 September 2015
Job Opportunities
Assistant/Associate Professor in Geohumanities and Assistant/Associate Professor in Socio-Ecological Systems Modeling,
University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma: The Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability at the University of
Oklahoma seeks a geohumanities scholar who studies environment-society relations, utilizes critical theory, and incorporates
stakeholder/community engagement. An urban or regional specialization would be welcome. The successful candidate will have an
opportunity to participate in new and established campus-wide efforts to support humanities scholarship. To raise research profile, the
department desires faculty members who are strong in research in terms of suitable publications and grant success, as well as active
within both professional and stakeholder communities and effective at bringing research insights into the classroom. Teaching duties
would include introductory geohumanities courses as well as a course on environment and society, and possibly regional courses within
the candidate's expertise. Candidates are invited to submit a statement of interest and qualifications, a full curriculum vita, up to five
scholarly publications, and a list of three references. Screening will begin September 15th, 2015. To apply, please submit applications
electronically in one PDF file to Dr. Laurel Smith, Chair, Human Geography Search Committee at laurel@ou.edu. Please copy Ms.
Deborah. The successful candidate for the second position will be capable of research excellence in socio-ecological systems modeling
as related to climate variability and change, and they must have demonstrated success in proactively leading and/or participating in
interdisciplinary, collaborative teams. In particular, the candidate will fill an immediate need in coupled human-natural systems
modeling, preferably through Bayesian hierarchical modeling or similar methodology. The candidate will also be able to work within
collaborative teams that examine challenging questions facing the social, natural, and physical sciences. Candidates are invited to
submit a statement of interest and qualifications, a full curriculum vita, copies of up to five scholarly publications, and a list of three
references. To apply, please submit all materials electronically in one PDF file to Dr. Bruce Hoagland, SES Search Committee Chair
(email: bhoagland@ou.edu) and copy Ms. Deborah Marsh (dmarsh@ou.edu).
Assistant Professor, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, Virginia: The Department of Geography seeks a specialist
in Geographic Information Science to fill a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2016.
The successful candidate will teach the department’s core courses in GIS and remote sensing at both the undergraduate and graduate
levels. Other courses may be assigned depending on departmental needs or candidate’s interests. Preference will be given to those with
expertise in applying GIS and/or remote sensing in one of the following fields: transportation geography, urban planning, global
change, and environmental studies. A Ph.D. in Geography or a related discipline is preferred, but Ph.D. candidates who will complete
their degree by the start of employment will also be considered. Candidates should submit a letter of application describing teaching
and research interests, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and teaching portfolio by November 15, 2015 at https://careers.umw.edu.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Jacqueline Gallagher, Associate Professor, jgallagh@umw.edu.
Assistant or Associate Professor, San Diego State University, San Diego, California: The Department of Geography at San Diego
State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty member at the Associate or Assistant level in water resources.
Candidates must have a PhD in Geography or a related field and demonstrated outstanding research potential, with interests that could
include water resource systems analysis, drought mitigation, human and societal dimensions of water resources, sociohydrology, water
security, and/or climate and land use impacts on water resources. Ability to teach and conduct research at the intersection of human and
physical geography preferred. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship and commitment to funded research activity is
required. The candidate will have an interest in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in water resources, hydrology, and/or
water policy and management, and in developing undergraduate and graduate curriculum in watershed science and water resources.
The hire will advise students in the Department’s Master’s Program in Watershed Science and the joint SDSU-UCSB PhD in
Geography. The successful candidate will join and contribute to the interdisciplinary Area of Excellence, Blue Gold: Mitigating Water
Scarcity, which includes three additional new faculty hires in water treatment engineering, public health, and aqueous geochemistry.
Anticipated start date for the position is Fall 2016. Applicants should apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/30391.
Applications received by October 1, 2015 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. For additional
information see http://geography.sdsu.edu/About/jobs.html or contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Trent
Biggs, tbiggs@mail.sdsu.edu.
Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, Wisconsin: The department of Public and Environmental Affairs at the
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Environmental Planning and Policy. The
Department of Public and Environmental Affairs offers two undergraduate majors 1) Environmental Policy and Planning and 2) Public
Administration. The department is also instrumental in support of majors and minors in Economics, Geography, and Political Science,
and is highly involved with a graduate program in Environmental Science and Policy and certificate programs in Environmental
Sustainability and Business, Emergency Management, and Nonprofit Management. Applicants with training or experience in
environmental planning, the ability to teach social science statistics and/or research methods, as well as experience and/or interest in
environmental policy and administration are also highly encouraged to apply. This position includes the following responsibilities: 1)
teach geographic information system (GIS) related courses and environmental planning, as well as other courses within specialization
and applicable to department needs, such as: environment and Society (lower level) and Coastal Resources Management (upper level),
2) advise students, 3) Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank, and 4) Perform institutional service and contribute to the
ongoing development of the department. Please submit application materials by Thursday, October 15, 2015. For more information,
please call or e-mail: Chair, Environmental Planning and Policy Recruitment and Hiring Committee, phone (920) 465-2355, e-mail:
envplan@uwgb.edu.
Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati, Ohio: The University of Cincinnati, Department of Geography seeks to hire a
tenure-track faculty position in the area of watershed hydrology. The department seeks to hire an assistant professor to develop
and advance science-based watershed and water quality models and decision support tools that simulate the impacts of land use,
climate, land-atmosphere interactions and anthropogenic influences on surface runoff, on groundwater resources and on water
quality in both natural and engineered environments at a watershed scale. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise
and accomplishments in one or more of the following areas: hydrologic modeling of runoff, fate and transport of water quality
parameters (nutrients, sediments, chemical pollutants, and bacteria); the impacts of land use, urbanization and climate change
on stream and lake water quality and algal blooms; design and evaluation of best watershed management practices for
controlling legacy and emerging water quality issues; and mitigating urban and agricultural non-point source pollutions. The
department desires a candidate with an integrated understanding of the interactions between climate, water, and ecosystems,
and with technical skills and experience in GIS, spatial statistics, and computer simulation. The successful candidate will be
expected to develop and maintain an internationally-recognized externally-funded research program; provide excellence in
undergraduate and graduate teaching and education; and contribute to scholarly activities performed within academic
communities across the university. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute in meaningful ways to
interdisciplinary research and educational activities that complement and are synergistic within the Water Cluster. A Ph.D.
degree in geography/geology/hydrology/environmental engineering or closely related discipline is required. The position is
anticipated to be filled at the rank of assistant professor. However, exceptional associate and full professor candidates will be
considered based upon credentials. Successful candidates will are expected to have a primary appointment in Department of
Geography (A&S) or Biomedical, Chemical and Environmental Engineering (CEAS), and a potential joint appointment in the
second department or in others, including Geology (A&S), commensurate with the background and expertise of the candidate.
For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vita that includes a list of recent publications; a list of four
references with address, email and phone contact information; and a detailed research (3 page maximum) and educational (2
page maximum) plan to the appropriate job requisition ID (5588). For full consideration, all application material must be
submitted electronically to the University of Cincinnati’s on-line application system at
https://career8.successfactors.com/career?company=UCPROD by October 15, 2015 to the position number associated with the
specific opening shown above. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For questions about the positions,
please contact Prof. Lin Liu (lin.liu@uc.edu).
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).
Student Opportunities
Ph.D. Assistantship, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas: A 12 month assistantship within the Human
Dimensions of Natural Resources (HDNR) lab in the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences is available for a
prospective PhD student with an interest in the area of the human dimensions of natural resources. The successful candidate
will work as part of an interdisciplinary team studying a variety of natural resource management issues (primarily within the
context of public lands and protected areas) across Texas, the U.S., and the South Pacific. Educational and professional
experience will be guided such that the candidate will develop the expertise and skills needed to: 1) Conduct independent and
collaborative research that contributes to scientific knowledge serving natural resource management; 2) Work effectively in and
lead multidisciplinary research teams for natural resource management; 3) Advise public land management staff on natural
resource management planning and implementation; 4) Analyze and provide input on the human dimensions of natural resource
management on public lands and other protected areas; and 5) Analyze and provide input on broad natural resource
management policy issues within public land management contexts. Funding support includes a $19,800 stipend, tuition waiver,
health insurance, and consideration for additional funding through university fellowships. The HDNR lab will also provide
support for participation in research symposia and computer hardware/software needs. Acceptance will be based on career
goals, past experience, and scholastic aptitude. There are additional fellowship opportunities for underrepresented minority
candidates. For further information about this opportunity, contact Gerard Kyle, Professor, Human Dimensions of Natural
Resources Laboratory, Texas A&M University, 2261 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-2261. Email:
gerard@tamu.edu<mailto:pwitt@tamu.edu>.
Others
Kansas Association of Mappers: The 2015 Kansas Association of Mappers Conference will be held on October 5-8 in
Wichita, KS.
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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