---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *GRAEFE Olivier* <[email protected]> Date: Monday, May 19, 2014 Subject: Lecturer position in Human geography at Fribourg University (Switzerland) To: [email protected]
Usual apologies for cross postings... This job may be of interest to some list members. Lecturer position in Human Geography Department of Geosciences Geography Unit University of Fribourg - Switzerland The Geography Unit seeks to hire a lecturer (maître-assistant -e / Oberassistent -in) to complete the renewal of the teaching and research staff. The position will be part of the Human Geography group, which is engaged in teaching, research and advisory work. Teaching and research is marked by a commitment to theoretical analysis and empirical work converging to understandings of power relations and relationships between humans and non-humans at various scales. We are particularly interested in individuals with research and teaching interests in political geography, social and political ecology, and environmental history. *Tasks and responsibilities:* · Contribution to research-driven teaching in Human Geography at BSc and MSc level · Supervision of BSc. And MSc. theses · Publication activity at international standard · Preparation, collaboration and implementation of externally funded research projects · Building of an independent but complementary research group inside the Geography Unit · Contribution to academic management within the Geography Unit and the Department of Geosciences *Requirements:* · A completed PhD in social sciences · Evidence of publication capacity, including a strong publications track record and clear research and publication plans · Teaching experience · Interest and ability to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary manner *Appointment and employment condition:* · 75 % position · The university offers a two years appointment with the possibility of extension up to 5 years. · Excellent language skills in English as well as either German or French with good knowledge of the other language Starting date: 1 January 2015 or to be discussed Applications must comprise a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research achievements as well as two referees. Please send your documents as a single PDF file to Valentine Fasel ( [email protected]<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>) before 15 July 2014. All inquiries should be directed to Prof. Christine Bichsel ([email protected]<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>) or Prof. Olivier Graefe ([email protected]<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> ). Interviews will take place on 12 September 2014. For additional information about the Geography Unit please also visit our website: http://www.unifr.ch/geoscience/geographie/en =========== General AAG-CESG-L Information ============== By default, replies go to the entire list; or modify your "To:" field. You can manage your subscription and see the list archives at < http://lists.psu.edu/archives/aag-cesg-l.html>. You can find our web site at <http://capeaag.wordpress.com/>. -- -------------------------- Abigail H. Neely Assistant Professor Department of Geography, Environment and Society University of Minnesota, Twin Cities [email protected] +1 612-625-2562 414 Social Sciences 267 19th Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55455 U.S.A.
