The K-State Globe
Geography Department, Kansas State University
14 December 2015
Departmental Event
Holiday Party: December 14 (Monday), 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Seaton 164H.
Job Opportunities
Assistant Professor, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho: The Department of Geography at University of Idaho invites
applications for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Ph.D. required) with research focus on quantitative approaches to either
human or physical aspects of climate change. This hire will further contribute expertise to transdisciplinary research at the
University of Idaho in climate change science, impacts, adaptation, and mitigation. Relevant theme areas would include (but are
not limited to) climate change impacts to water, energy and food resources, or human health; societal adaptation to climate
change impacts; mitigation of future climate change. The position will have responsibilities in research, teaching, service, and
undergraduate and graduate advising. The successful candidate will join a dynamic department with GIS Certificate, B.S., M.S.,
and Ph.D. programs and department research expenditures over $1M per year. The new hire will is encouraged to contribute to
an active community of transdisciplinary climate-related research at the University of Idaho. Review of applications for this
position will begin on January 6, 2016. For more detail on required and desired qualifications and procedures for application,
please see: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/11655. For questions, please contact Search Chair Dr. John
Abatzoglou (jabatzoglou@uidaho.edu).
Assistant Professor, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida: The Department of Geosciences at Florida Atlantic
University (FAU) invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in Geographic Information Sciences (GIS)
starting in August 2016. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in GIS, Geography or related fields at time of appointment. Areas of
specialization may include, but are not limited to: spatial data mining, geospatial big data analytics, mobile mapping, cloud
computing, geospatial cyber-infrastructure, social media, or related areas. The successful candidate is expected to show a strong
potential for establishing a sustained, externally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate level GIS courses,
and supervise M.S. and Ph.D. students. The successful candidate is expected to play a key role in the Center for GIS hosted in
the Department, and participate in close partnerships with FAU’s Florida Center for Environmental Studies and Environmental
Science Program. The candidate will also have opportunities to contribute significantly to FAU’s university-wide pillars and
platforms of excellence defined by FAU’s new Strategic Plan, such as Ocean Science and Engineering / Environmental
Sciences, Sensing and Smart Systems, and Big Data Analytics. To be considered for this position, an official FAU application
must be completed online through the FAU HR at https://jobs.fau.edu, for the GIScientist position (01003327).The application
should include 1) a cover letter summarizing interest and qualifications, 2) separate, detailed statements of research and
teaching profiles, 3) a curriculum vitae, 4) a list of three professional references, and 5) scanned full academic
transcripts. Questions regarding this position may be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Charles Roberts
(croberts@fau
Assistant Professor, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida: The Department of Geosciences at Florida Atlantic
University (FAU) invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in Human-Environment Interactions
beginning in August 2016. Applicants should have research and teaching expertise with a specific focus on one or more of:
sustainability science, hazards and vulnerabilities; global environmental change; and human interactions in coastal
environments. The successful candidate will have the experience and expertise to contribute to the university’s visibility in
environmental social science. Candidates will have a PhD in Geography, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related
field at time of appointment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong potential for generating a sustained extramural
funding base for research. Teaching and advising at both the undergraduate and graduate (PhD & MS) levels will be expected.
The successful candidate is expected to participate in close partnerships with FAU’s Florida Center for Environmental Studies
(http://www.ces.fau.edu) and Environmental Science Program, and will also have opportunities to contribute significantly to the
university-wide Ocean Science and Engineering / Environmental Sciences pillar of excellence defined by FAU’s new Strategic
Plan. To be considered for this position, an official FAU application must be completed online through the FAU HR at
https://jobs.fau.edu, for the HEI Assistant Professor position (01003326). The application should include 1) a cover letter
summarizing interest and qualifications, 2) separate, detailed statements of research and teaching profiles, 3) a curriculum vitae,
4) a list of three professional references, and 5) scanned full academic transcripts. Questions regarding this position may be
addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Colin Polsky (cpolsky@fau.edu). Review of applications will begin on January
15, 2016, and continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University’s Department of Political
Science & Geography invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position in its Geography Program to begin
in August 2016. The Program is seeking a geographer who specializes in Human-Environment Interactions and Geospatial
Technologies. Preference will be given to those applicants whose research focuses on coastal locations and/or urban
sustainability. A regional specialization beyond North America and Europe will be considered an advantage. Candidates should
have potential for excellence in teaching and research. A Ph.D. in Geography or a closely related discipline is required at the
time of appointment. Candidates must be prepared to teach introductory courses and develop upper-division undergraduate and
graduate level courses in their areas of specialization. The complete application package should include (1) a brief cover letter;
(2) a detailed vitae; (3) a statement of research interests, objectives, and plans; (4) a statement of teaching philosophy and
interests; (5) a writing sample, (6) unofficial transcripts and (7) contact information for three professional references. All
application material should be submitted to Dr. Jonathan Leib, Search Committee Chair, at https://jobs.odu.edu/. Three letters
of reference will be solicited by the application system. Review of applicants will begin February 1, 2016 and continue until the
position is filled.
Postdoctoral Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan: Postdoctoral researcher sought for study of human
adaptation to climate change in fire-prone temperate forest ecosystems. The goal of the study is to improve understanding of
and methods for projecting socio-ecological interactions in the context of climate change. The postdoctoral researcher will
design and administer a social data collection instrument that incorporates climate scenarios, and develop conceptual and
simple quantitative models of human adaptation. Start date: Flexible (ideally by May 1, 2016). Term: 1 year, 1.00 FTE.
Institution: School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE), University of Michigan. The candidate should be an
interdisciplinary researcher with a PhD in human geography, complex systems, natural resources, environmental science, social
psychology, sociology or a similar field. The ideal candidate should have: 1) expertise in social science research, 2) experience
with quantitative social and/or ecological modeling, and 3) familiarity with climate data and climate projections. To apply,
please submit the following in a single pdf file to Dr. Paige Fischer at apfisch@umich.edu: 1) cover letter describing your
relevant experience and scholarly interests, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) one or two relevant publications, and 4) references.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
GIS Technician, Aerotek, Overland Park, Kansas: Aerotek is currently hiring for six openings for GIS Technicians to work
in a fun and collaborative environment. Client is working extensively with telecommunications and fiber optic projects, and are
looking for a career in GIS work. Job will involve analyzing data from the field and utilizing O-calc and ArcGIS to determine
whether or not utility poles can withstand additional fiber lines. Requirements for the positions are: 1) Bachelor’s Degree in
Geography or related experience, 2) 0-5 years experience with ArcGIS (any experience with O-calc is highly desirable, but not
required), 3) candidate must have the ability to work in a fast paced and team oriented work environment, and 4) seeking
candidates looking for a career as opposed to just a job. Company is seeking people that want to find a home and advance with
the company as they continue to grow.Interested applicants should forward resumes to Jason Smith at jassmith(AT)aerotek.com
and/or apply to this posting.
Student Opportunities
Francesco Orsi from the Department of Geography is currently seeking five undergraduate students to work on a research
about population density and the availability of green areas in large US cities. The selected students, working in the premises of
the Department of Geography, will conduct advanced geospatial analyses using census data and aerial photographs. Each
student is expected to work 6 hours per week during a 4-month period starting in January 2016. Depending on the research’s
preliminary results, the appointment may be extended beyond the initial 4-month period. The salary rate is $10 per hour.
Applicants must be undergraduate students officially enrolled in Kansas State University. Even though students from all
backgrounds are encouraged to apply, priority may be accorded to Geography majors or students with prior experience in
Geographic Information Systems. Interested students can apply by submitting (i) a cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae and (iii)
unofficial transcripts to Dr. Orsi (forsi@ksu.edu) by December 30th 2015.
Study Abroad Course: Soumia Bardhan, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at Kansas State University, will lead
a two-week study abroad course focusing on the intercultural relations between Europe and the Islamic World in Spain and
France (COMM 480/COMM 799: Intercultural Communication/Problems in Intercultural Communication) for undergraduate
and graduate students. The course description, eligibility, tuition and associated expenses, itinerary, application deadline and
scholarship information can be found by visiting the program website.
https://ksu.studioabroad.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=12918
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. To express interest in the assistantship, please submit the following in a single pdf to Dr. Paige Fischer
at apfisch@umich.edu before January 5, 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.
Graduate Assistantships, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri: The Center for Sustainability at Saint Louis
University is offering graduate student assistantships to pursue a Master’s Degree in Sustainability, Urban Planning and
Development, and Geographic Information Sciences. The research assistantship includes tuition, health insurance, and a
$16,000 per year stipend. The application deadline for the assistantships is December 31, 2015. For more information visit the
website at www.slu.edu<http://www.slu.edu/sustainability/student-resources/student-funding>.
Student Research Competition, 2015-16: The Human Dimensions of Global Change Specialty Group offers an annual grant
to support student research projects at the graduate level (doctoral or masters). Awards are competitive: proposals will be
evaluated by a committee from the HDGC-SG advisory board, representing a wide range of HDGC scholarship in geography.
Award amounts are up to $1,000. In 2015 the group expects to make one or two such awards. In subsequent years the number
of awards will depend upon the availability of funds. The aim of the competition is to provide support for student research in
the area of human dimensions of global change that culminates in a doctoral or master’s thesis. These funds can be used to
support fieldwork, travel to a research site, or, for example, travel to scout for a research site. Applications will be judged on the
basis of (1) scholarly merit of the project, including the relevance of the project to HDGC research in geography; (2) the quality
of the written proposal; and (3) the qualifications of the student to complete the proposed work. Each applicant must be a
student member of the AAG and HDGC SG at the time of the award and the proposed project must directly contribute to the
student’s thesis or dissertation. Applications should include: 1) a brief cover letter; 2) a title page with name of applicant,
address and phone number, title of intended research, starting date and duration of field reconnaissance, and location of
research; 3) body of the proposal (maximum 1000 words, excluding references) which clearly states the intellectual merit and
expected significance of the proposed work, probable research methodology, the contribution of these funds to the project’s
success, and a list of references cited; 5) an itemized budget with justification; and 6) a A 1-2-page curriculum vitae.
Applications should be sent—as a single document (in Microsoft Word *.doc or *.pdf format)—to vturner5@kent.edu . ***File
size should not exceed 1 MB***. Applications should be submitted no later than January 22, 2016. Winners will be announced
in February. For further information, please contact Kelly Turner (vturner5@kent.edu).
Others
Humanitarian Technology Conference: Humanitarian Technology: Science, Systems and Global Impact 2016 will provide a
forum to exchange technical ideas and recent innovations in all subject areas of humanitarian engineering and technology
development. Papers describing research as well as field work are encouraged in all the conference tracks: Humanitarian
Assistance and Disaster Relief, Health and Disease Management, Public Safety and Emergency Management, Emerging
Technologies, International Development, Poverty Alleviation and Food Security. The 2016 Call for Papers is now open, and
the submission deadline is 6 February 2016. The conference will be held in Boston, 7-9 June 2016. For more information,
please visit: www.humanitariantechnology.org.
Annual Conference of Soil and Water Conservation Society 2016 Annual Conference of Soil and Water Conservation
Society will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, July 24-27, 2016. Paper submission deadline is January 7, 2016. To view detailed
descriptions, visit www.swcs.org/16ac.
The 22nd International Symposium on Society and Resource Management (ISSRM) will be held in Houghton, Michigan
from June 22-26, 2016. The conference theme is "Transitioning: Toward Sustainable Relationships in a Different World."
Abstract submissions for organized sessions, individual papers and posters are now open and due Friday, January 15, 2016, at
midnight (Central Standard Time). Individual paper and poster abstracts can now be submitted electronically by going to
the ISSRM 2016 webpage and clicking on “Add” next to “Abstracts (Oral Presentations and Posters)” on the right side of the
page. Please note: a login account is required before an abstract can be submitted.
Please contact Bimal Paul (bkp@ksu.edu) and/or Barbara Halliwell (qalighun@ksu.edu) with K-State Globe items.