VIRGINIA, BLACKSBURG
The College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech has four departments (Geography, Wood Science and Forest Products, Fish and Wildlife Conservation, and Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation) that are steeped in traditions emphasizing sustainability. Our mission integrates the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable systems. Our programs address the science and practice of sustaining energy and material systems, conserving biological diversity and endangered species, sustaining economic production and markets, planning water and land use, monitoring and geospatial analysis of environmental conditions, marketing ecosystem services, addressing climate change, engaging community in public and private lands conservation, and a host of other problems and challenges that emerge whenever and wherever people use land and water resources to build thriving and sustainable communities. The Department of Geography seeks to develop both human and physical perspectives on environmental issues and critical thinking skills needed to address the complex problems of sustaining natural resources and the environment. More specifically, we want (1) to provide leadership and visibility on a topic of global importance, (2) to prepare students with abilities and perspectives that help them contribute to current and future societal needs, and, (3) in the long standing tradition of the study of nature-society relations in Geography, to develop a full undergraduate option that examines the cultural, political, and environmental aspects of sustainability. The Department of Geography at Virginia Tech is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in environmental sustainability. The position will be filled at the assistant professor level. Specifically we seek a human geographer specializing in the theory, analysis and application of sustainable practices in human-environment interaction. Individuals must have their PhD in Geography, environmental sustainability or in a closely related discipline by the time of appointment. The candidate must be able to teach large classes in an undergraduate sequence (Seeking Sustainability) in the university's Curriculum for a Liberal Education (core curriculum), other undergraduate and/or graduate courses in her/his specialization, and supervise graduate students in our MS program and our interdisciplinary PhD program in Geospatial and Environmental Analysis. Evidence of an established research track in human geography/ sustainability must be provided. We seek an energetic faculty member committed to excellent teaching and dedicated to research with the skills needed to secure external funding. An ability to develop a strong, externally funded research program and publication record is essential for success at Virginia Tech. The specific research specialty is open, but preference will be given to candidates who can strengthen research collaboration within the department. Full information concerning the department, college and university can be found at: http://www.geography.vt.edu, http://www.cnre.vt.edu and http://www.vt.edu. Virginia Tech is an EO/AA Employer committed to diversity. Interested persons must apply at http://jobs.vt.edu, posting number 0111247, where they will submit a two-three page cover letter highlighting their research and teaching experience and interests, current curriculum vitae, two recent writing samples, research statement, teaching philosophy and, if possible, teaching evaluations. We ask also that you arrange to have three reference letters sent as soon as possible after you apply to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> . Letters should be addressed to: Lynn Resler, Chair, Sustainability Search Committee Department of Geography (0115) Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061 and sent via PDF email attachment to:[email protected] All application materials should be submitted by February 1, 2012 when review of applications will begin, continuing until the position is filled. Inquiries can be made to Lynn Resler via [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
