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Geography Department, Kansas State University
30 November 2015
Departmental Event
Geography Presentation: Erick Ananga, “Examining the Tenability of Community Participation Theory in Explicating Water
Management Dynamics in Urban Informal Settlements: A Case Study of Kisumu, Kenya .” November 30 (Monday), 12:301:30 pm in Room 114, Town Hall of the Leadership Studies Building.
Ph.D. Dissertation Defense: Brandon H. Haddock, “In Plain Sight: The LGBT Community in the Kansas Flint Hills,”
December 2 (Wednesday), 2:00 pm, Leadership Studies Room 112.
Ph.D. Dissertation Defense: Kabita Ghimire, “Geographic Distribution of Malaria in Nepal,” December 4 (Friday), 10:00 am,
164H Seaton .
Department Activities
Publications
Tao, Y., Z. Chi, J. A. Harrington Jr., B. Rundquist, and M.D. Nellis, 2015. Analysis of the Relationship between NDVI and
Rainfall in Subhumid Agricultural Areas and the Influence of Environmental Factors. In: Rohli, R.V. and T.A. Joyner
(eds.), Selected Readings in Applied Climatology, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Ltd., Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, pp. 96–
108.
Gao, J., and J.A. Harrington Jr., 2015. Impact of Global Warming on Ecosystems: A Case Study of Biomass at Konza Prairie
Biological Station. In: Rohli, R.V. and T.A. Joyner (eds.), Selected Readings in Applied Climatology, Cambridge Scholars
Publishing, Ltd., Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, pp. 130–142.
Earl, R.A., and J.A. Harrington Jr., 2015: Relationship of Rio Grande Headwaters Precipitation and Discharge to the
Southern Oscillation Index. In: Rohli, R.V. and T.A. Joyner (eds.), Selected Readings in Applied Climatology, Cambridge
Scholars Publishing, Ltd., Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, pp. 169–180.
Harrington Jr, J.A., and E. Bowles, 2015. Assessing the Impact of Heat and Humidity on Livestock: Development of an
Hourly THI Climatology. In: Rohli, R.V., and T.A. Joyner (eds.), Selected Readings in Applied Climatology, Cambridge
Scholars Publishing, Ltd., Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, pp. 233–240.
Wilson, I.E., J.A. Harrington Jr., K. McLauchlan, El Martinson, and S.L. Hutchinson, 2015. The Water Budget, Climate
Variability, and Climate Impacts Assessment in Northeast Kansas. In: Rohli, R.V. and T.A. Joyner (eds.), Selected Readings in
Applied Climatology, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Ltd., Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, pp. 241–252.
Harrington Jr., J.A., L.K. Tabor, and I.E. Wilson, 2015. Stakeholder Adaptation to Climatic Change in Kansas: What have
We Learned? In: Rohli, R.V. and T.A. Joyner (eds.), Selected Readings in Applied Climatology, Cambridge Scholars
Publishing, Ltd., Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, pp. 317–329.
Harrington Jr., J.A., 2015. Developing Strategies to Convey Climate Science to Kansas Stakeholders: Evolution and
Approach. In: Rohli, R.V. and T.A. Joyner (eds.), Selected Readings in Applied Climatology, Cambridge Scholars Publishing,
Ltd., Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, pp. 330–343.
Presentations
John Harrington, Jr., H. Koknaroglu, and T. Mader. Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Comprehensive Climate Index
Extremes in the MINK Regions. Presented at the Applied Geography Conference and Southwest AAG Regional Meeting held
in San Antonio, TX, Nov 4-7, 2015.
Livia Cirnu, and John Harrington Jr. High Levels of Tropospheric Ozone linked to the Advection of Southerly Air for the
Konza Prairie in Kansas (poster). Presented at the Applied Geography Conference and Southwest AAG Regional Meeting held
in San Antonio, TX, Nov 4-7, 2015.
Ali S. Alghamdi, and Todd W. Moore. Detecting Urban Heat Island Changes in Arid Climates: Riyadh City, Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia. Presented at the Applied Geography Conference and Southwest AAG Regional Meeting held in San Antonio, TX, Nov
4-7, 2015.
Job Opportunities
Assistant Professor, Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio: The Department of History, Politics, and Justice at Ohio
Northern University seeks a dynamic, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Geography to begin Fall of 2016. The successful
candidate will teach introductory courses in Geography, including Introduction to GIS. The area of specialization is open,
although demonstrated experience or interest in public health or environmental studies is desirable. The successful candidate
will also have an important role in developing Geography at Ohio Northern. This individual will have many opportunities to
collaborate with faculty in the department and across campus. In addition to exceptional teaching and research skills, the
successful candidate will have experience or demonstrable interest in working closely with students in research, advising, and
the supervision of student groups. The department is also interested in candidates who can contribute to departmental efforts to
increase civic engagement. Applicants are expected to have their Ph.D. completed by August 1, 2016. Promising ABDs will be
considered. Review of applications will begin on January 4, 2016. First consideration will be given to those applicants who
apply by this date. To view full description and apply online go to https://jobs.onu.edu/postings/3276. Please direct questions to
search committee chair r-alexander@onu.edu
Assistant Professor, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico: The Department of Geography &
Environmental Studies at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a probationary appointment leading to a tenure
decision at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will contribute to research, teaching and academic life in
the department and will have expertise in Geographic Information Science (GISscience). Candidates should be capable of
teaching courses across our spatial methods curriculum and supporting Master’s (and eventually PhD) students in a variety of
projects that range from spatial analysis and modeling to spatial statistics and geovisualization, all while maintaining an active
research agenda in GISscience. Candidates whose research engages with Latin America will be given preference in the hiring
process. Minimum qualifications: this position requires a Ph.D.in Geography or related field and specialization in GIScience in
hand by application date and ability to join the faculty in Fall of 2016. Preferred Qualifications: strong applications will
demonstrate evidence of (1) successful undergraduate and graduate teaching at the university level, (2) the capacity to advise
and direct graduate students, (3) an active research agenda in GISscience, that may include but is not limited to, spatial analysis
and modeling, spatial statistics or geovisualization, (4) an interest in GIScience program development (5) expertise in Latin
America and (6) a demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly
diverse communities. Applicants should apply at UNMjobs.unm.edu (under posting # 832667). Applications must include a
cover letter, C.V. and list of three (3) references by January 8, 2016 for best consideration. Please note that you must complete
the application in FULL with ATTACHMENTS before you submit. Direct URL for the search
announcement: http://geography.unm.edu/news-and-events/contents/gissearch.pdf. Questions can be addressed to Melinda
Harm Benson, Department of Geography & Environmental Studies, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 871310001. Email: mhbenson@unm.edu.
Assistant Professor, Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pennsylvania: The Department of Geography at Kutztown University
invites applications for a tenure-track position in GIScience to begin in the Fall 2016 semester at the rank of Assistant
Professor. Ph.D. in Geography required. Applicants must have relevant training and two years (or equivalent) of college-level
teaching experience. Particular interest is in a faculty member capable of teaching applications of GIS in Economic Geography,
and/or Transportation Geography, and/or Planning. The ability to teach other courses that complement the Department's current
offerings in Cultural, Economic, Physical, or Regional Geography will be necessary to complete a 12 hour per semester
teaching load. A successful classroom demonstration and interview(s) are required. The successful applicant must also pass
mandated background checks. Send a letter of application highlighting substantive training and teaching experience and ability.
Also, submit a curriculum vitae, transcript(s) of all college-level work (unofficial acceptable while official transcripts are in
transit), and three letters of reference to: Dr. Michael Davis, Search Committee Chair, Department of Geography, Kutztown
University, Kutztown, PA 19530. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2016, and will continue until the position is
filled. No electronic submissions will be accepted.
Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina: The Department of Geography
and Earth Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) is recruiting a tenure-track Assistant
Professor specializing in hydrometeorology or ecohydrology with expertise broadly related to characterizing water-landatmosphere interactions at multiple spatial and temporal scales. The position will begin August 2016. Required qualifications
are: 1) a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, or related discipline by the time of appointment; 2) the ability to
develop and maintain an externally funded research program; 3) the ability to contribute to undergraduate and graduate
curricula consistent with departmental needs; and 4) the ability to contribute to the Department’s interdisciplinary teaching and
research mission. The department welcomes candidates whose experience in teaching, research, and community service has
prepared them to contribute to commitment to diversity and excellence. The successful candidate will play a major role in the
Earth Sciences components of graduate and undergraduate programs, will contribute to the department’s interdisciplinary
teaching and research missions in the geographical and natural sciences, and is expected to maintain an active, scholarly
research agenda while advising students in the department’s graduate programs. The successful candidate is expected to teach
courses that contribute to the B.S. in Earth and Environmental Sciences program, particularly the Atmospheric Sciences and
Hydrological Sciences Concentrations, and the B.S. in Meteorology program. Other courses commensurate with curricular
needs and goals are welcome. The Department offers undergraduate degrees in geology, earth and environmental sciences,
meteorology, environmental studies, and geography. At the graduate level, the Department offers an M.S. in Earth Sciences and
participates in an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Infrastructure and Environmental Systems. The Department also offers an
M.A. in Geography, a Ph.D. in Geography and Urban Regional Analysis, and participates in an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program
in Public Policy. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2016, and continue until the position is filled. Applications must
be submitted electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu and must include: 1) a letter of application describing research interests,
teaching interests, and teaching philosophy, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) the names and contact information of three references.
All applicants are subject to criminal background checks.
Assistant Professor, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania: Bloomsburg University of
Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental, Geographical, and Geological Sciences invites applications for a full-time,
tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level (AA# 41-5-080) to begin fall semester 2016. The department seeks a
geographer who specializes in cartography and GIS with the ability to teach upper-level cartography courses. Minimum
requirement of a Ph.D. in geography or a related field; ABDs will be considered for a contingency contract. Demonstrated
ability to work with diverse populations preferred. For full consideration, completed applications must be received by Jan 4,
2016. For a full position description, including application procedures, visit www.bloomu.edu/jobs.
GIS Manager, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama: The University of Alabama, Department of Geography invites
applications for a full time staff position: Geographic Information Services Manager. This position is responsible for the day to
day operations of the University Map Library, a collection of maps, air photos and geospatial data, and requires management
of: student employees and interns; budgets; map library reference service; collection development; and public relations. Duties
include enhancing the digital collection, coordinating with the Cartographic Research Center for program development, and
obtaining grant and contract funding to support Geographic Information Services, including funding for outreach and
educational programs. This is a major support position for the Department of Geography (seegeography.ua.edu). A Master’s
degree in Geography or closely related discipline at time of appointment is required. Formal review of applications will begin
December 4, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Apply online at http://staffjobs.ua.edu. Applicants must include
a cover letter, CV (including contact information for at least three references. For additional information, contact the
department Chair, Douglas Sherman (sherman@ua.edu).
Assistant Professor, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta: The Department of Geography, University of Calgary, invites
applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the area of Urban GIS. The anticipated start date
is July 1, 2016. The department seeks a scholar who will establish and maintain an active research program in the area of Urban
GIS with the ability to secure external research funding. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected produce high
impact urban research and scholarship and play an important role in teaching and research supervision of students in the
Geography and Urban Studies undergraduate programs and the Geography graduate program, including the Master of
Geographic Information Systems program. Service to the department, faculty, university and community is expected. The
preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in Geography or a related field, with specializations in GIS and Urban Geography.
Candidates should be technically and theoretically highly proficient, possessing a broad palette of GIS skills, including Web
GIS, spatial analysis, and public-participation GIS. Candidates pursuing quantitative and/or mixed-methods approaches to
research are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of, or potential for, publications in high
quality journals. Evidence of excellence in teaching should be demonstrated via a convincing statement of: teaching
philosophy, strong teaching evaluations, and an exceptional record of commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching,
applications must be received by December 10, 2015. Please provide an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of research
interest, a teaching dossier, no more than four samples of scholarly work, and the names and contact information for 3-5
referees. The materials should be directed to: Dr. John Yackel, Professor and Head, Department of Geography, University of
Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4. Tel: 403-220-4892; Fax: 403-220-6561; yackel@ucalgary.ca;
https://geog.ucalgary.ca; twitter @melting_sea_ice.
Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio: The Department of Geography at the University of
Cincinnati invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in health/medical/population geography
beginning in August, 2016. A Ph.D. in Geography or related field is required by the start of employment. We are looking for
individuals with a strong background in GIS and data science who will excel at conducting research and providing graduate and
undergraduate instructions using quantitative approaches. Applicants must have expertise in GIS, spatial analysis and
geovisualization and accomplishments in one or more of the following research areas: medical geography, epidemiology, health
disparities, environmental impacts on health, public health, spatial accessibility to health services, and/or geodemographics. The
successful applicant will demonstrate evidence for potential to produce externally funded research, to publish in prominent
outlets, and to conduct interdisciplinary research. The position offers opportunities for collaboration with Department of
Environmental Health at the UC College of Medicine, with the local branch of the EPA, and with Cincinnati Children’s
Hospital Medical Center. Applications must be submitted online by visiting:
https://jobs.uc.edu/talentcommunity/apply/. In addition to the online application candidates must include a cover letter, a
curriculum vitae and statements of research and teaching plans. Candidates must also provide the names and e-mail addresses
for three professional references. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 30, 2015 but the position
will remain open until it is filled. For questions about this position, please contact the search committee chair Prof. Tom
Stepinski (stepintz@ucmail.uc.edu).
Assistant or Associate Professor, University of California, Berkeley, California: The Department of Geography at the
University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor faculty position in the Human
Geography of the Developing World, with an expected start date of July 1, 2016. The department seeks applicants whose
research combines theoretical rigor with a deep empirical engagement with any region or regions of the Global South,
addressing the challenges, trajectories and dynamics of the less developed/developing world. Applicants must have completed
all PhD or equivalent degree requirements except the dissertation at the time of application. The PhD or equivalent degree must
be received within one year of appointment. To apply, please go to http://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF00876. Applicants should
submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, statement of teaching experience and philosophy, statement of
contributions to diversity, 1-2 sample publications, and contact information for three references. Letters of reference will only
be solicited for applicants under serious consideration. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California
policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier
service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to
submitting their letters. All application materials must be received by December 15, 2015. Please direct questions
to Josh Mandel (jsmandel@berkeley.edu). The Geography Department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty,
including dual career couples and single parents. The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and
equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service. For information about potential relocation
to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty.
Assistant Professor, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan: The Department of Geography and Geology invites
applications for a tenure-track Cultural Geographer/Historic Preservation Specialist at the Assistant Professor rank. This fulltime position in the Graduate Historic Preservation Program will begin September 2016. The successful candidate will hold a
minimum of a Master’s degree in cultural geography with demonstrated scholarship and instruction in Historic Preservation; or,
the candidate will hold a Master’s Degree in Historic Preservation with demonstrated scholarship and instruction in cultural
geography and/or cultural landscape. A Ph.D. is required at time of hire. The successful candidate will teach and develop
classes at the intersection of cultural geography and historic preservation. This faculty member will be expected to teach a
variety of the following courses: Introduction to Historic Preservation, American Cultural Landscapes, American Vernacular
Architecture, Recent Issues in Vernacular Architecture, Traditions in Cultural Geography, Problems in Architectural
Interpretation, and participate in hands-on field experiences. Additional areas of interest may include Place, Memory, and
Identity; Contested Landscapes; and Historic Landscape Interpretation. The successful candidate must demonstrate success in
research, publication, and grant writing. Student advising also is expected. Applications will accepted until 5pm on January 7,
2016. Complete description and online application can be found at http://www.emich.edu/academics; follow links under
Academic Affairs “Jobs at EMU-Academic” to position # 00781 Send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three
references electronically to: Posting # 00781, Academic Human Resources, 202 Boone Hall, Eastern Michigan University,
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, academic_hr@emich.edu.
Assistant Professor, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas: The Department of Geography at the University
of Central Arkansas 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. In addition: the ability to teach Conservation, Landforms, or Soils may be considered. GIS or other spatial technology
skills would be a plus, but is not a requirement. Applicants should submit a cover letter; provide information regarding teaching
experience, suitability for the position, their teaching philosophy, interests and student evaluations along with research interests,
a detailed CV, and contact information for three references. Letters of reference and transcripts will be solicited for short-listed
candidates. The Web site for submission is 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: 501450-5636. FAX: 501-852-2926. E-mail: jeffa@uca.edu.
Assistant Professor, University of Whitewater, Whitewater, Wisconsin: The College of Letters and Sciences at the
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks to fill a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in Environmental
Science and Society. Ph.D. is required in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field. ABD candidates nearing completion
will be considered. Successful candidates must demonstrate their potential to be outstanding teachers, productive scholars, and
active contributors of professional, university and community service. Preference will be given to candidates who have
demonstrated success in working with diverse populations. The deadline to apply is November 30, 2015. Application materials
will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Incomplete and/or late application materials will not receive consideration. A complete application package must include: a
letter of application, vita including all relevant professional experience, statement on research interests and teaching
philosophies, all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (photocopies are acceptable for initial application), and three letters of
recommendation. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due
to a disability or system problem, please contact Amy at 262-472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu. For questions regarding the
position please contact: Dr. Dale Splinter, Search Chair, 262-472-5156, splinted@uww.edu.
Student Opportunity
Colleen Hinder, Assistant Professor of Geography at Texas State University will lead a study abroad course this upcoming
summer to central Italy. The “Texas State to Tuscany” program is worth six (transferable) university credits at the
undergraduate, masters, or PhD level. Students do not need to be enrolled at Texas State University to participate. Students of
this course will be in country for four weeks and will live in three different regions of Central Italy: Marche, Umbria, and
Tuscany. Course dates are May 28 – June 25, 2016. Topics to be covered in the courses are the Geography of Food and
Agriculture and Rural Sustainability. The program is designed to be hands-on and experiential, meaning each week there are
multiple tours, tastings, excursions, and workshops. The price for the four-week program is $5576 and includes: tuition for two
3-credit courses, international health and travel insurance, all in-country transportation, all in-country lodging, all
tours/tastings/excursions/workshops, and approximately half of the meals. Please contact Dr. Hinder for more information
at cchiner@txstate.edu.
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