---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: CLIMLIST <[email protected]> Date: Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 8:30 AM Subject: [CLIMLIST] Vacancy: Tenure-track Faculty Position at University of Colorado-Denver (USA) Origin: Chin, Anne <[email protected]>
University of Colorado Denver Assistant Professor in Physical Geography Description The Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences (GES) at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in Physical Geography to begin August 2018. The department is seeking a computational and/or field scientist proficient in one or more subfields of physical geography. The successful candidate will complement and expand upon existing department strengths focusing on human-environmental interactions and geographic information science and technology. We are especially interested in a scholar working at the intersection of climate and other Earth-environmental or human systems. Example areas of interest include the impacts of climate on water resources and agriculture; climate impacts on health; and land-atmosphere interactions, including pollution. Other areas of specialization will be considered. The candidate will be dynamic, innovative, and excellent in research and teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Responsibilities for the position include teaching two courses per semester during the 9-month academic year. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory undergraduate core science courses, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. The candidate will need to demonstrate and value high quality teaching and maintain an active research program that yields publications and external grant submissions. Candidates must have a PhD in geography or a related discipline at the time of appointment. The GES department at CU Denver offers a BA in Geography (approximately 160 majors), a new MA in Applied Geography and Geospatial Sciences and a MS in Environmental Science (approximately 60 graduate students). Facilities include several teaching and research laboratories in geospatial and physical sciences. See the GES website at clas.ucdenver.edu/ges <http://clas.ucdenver.edu/ges>. The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of up to three relevant publications, unofficial transcripts, and separate statements (1-2 pages) outlining research and teaching agendas and philosophies (including evidence of teaching effectiveness). Candidates must also provide contact information for three professional references. Applications must be submitted electronically at CU Careers, Job Number 11666: <https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=11666&lang=en >. A review of applications will begin on January 7, 2018, and continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at <https://www.cu.edu/employee-services>. ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------- Anne Chin PhD, University of Colorado Denver Professor and Director of Graduate Programs, Geography and Environmental Sciences Editor-in-Chief, /Anthropocene, /http://www.journals.elsevier.com/anthropocene
