The Department of Geography at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in biophysical geography to begin fall semester 2013 (08/26/2013). Appointment will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year (late-August to late-May).
The department seeks an exceptional physical scientist whose research is focused on terrestrial environmental change, but preference will be given to candidates working on problems in paleoclimatology, climate dynamics, or ecological change. Desired qualifications include experience teaching courses in environmental science, biogeography, landscape ecology, or quantitative methods and interest in developing or collaborating on research and/or outreach focused on Minnesota or the upper Midwest. Preference will be given to applicants whose research complements that of other faculty in the Department. At the time of appointment, the candidate must: (1) possess a Ph.D. in geography, ecology, environmental science, or a closely related field; (2) provide evidence of a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and the potential to develop an externally-funded research program; and (3) demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, professionals and the public. The successful candidate will be expected to: (1) teach four courses per year at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including an introductory undergraduate course in environmental science; (2) publish regularly in appropriate high-quality peer-reviewed outlets; (3) develop a vigorous, externally funded research program; (4) advise undergraduate students and direct graduate student research at the M.A. and Ph.D. levels; and (5) participate in department, college, and university governance and contribute service to the department, college, and profession as appropriate for the rank of appointment. The Department of Geography at the University of Minnesota is a nationally and internationally recognized department that includes scholars working in urban geography, globalization and development, nature-society studies, climatology, biogeography, environmental change, and GIScience. The Department has strong connections with a number of College- and University-wide interdisciplinary institutes and programs, such as the Institute on the Environment, the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, and the Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change. Our faculty are actively involved in many interdisciplinary graduate programs including Conservation Biology, Land and Atmospheric Science, Water Resources Science, Quaternary Paleoecology, and Geographic Information Science (among others). The Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul has a population of 3.3 million people, a vibrant outdoor community and arts and entertainment scene, and is rated among the nation's most livable cities. Please apply online at https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=104412 Links to our job postings can also be found at http://www.geog.umn.edu/ Applicants should submit four pdfs to the online employment system: (1) cover letter that includes relevant research and teaching statements; (2) Curriculum Vita; (3) names and addresses of three professional references; and (4) up to 3 publications relevant to this position (multiple publications should be combined into one pdf for submission). Please submit materials to the attention of Chair of Search Committee. In addition to the materials submitted online, applicants are asked to arrange for three letters of recommendation to be emailed to the attention of the Search Committee Chair at: [email protected]. Please have referees include your name in the subject line. Applications will be considered complete upon receipt of all materials, including letters of reference. Review of complete applications will begin on October 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. For questions about the application process, please contact the department administrator, Glen Powell, at [email protected] or 612-625-6080. For inquiries about the position, please contact Scott St. George at [email protected]. The Department of Geography has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups. -- Megan Buchanan Graduate School Fellow Center for Dendrochronology Department of Geography University of Minnesota Email: [email protected] Center for Dendrochronology: umndendro.umn.edu
