IOWA, IOWA CITY 52242-1316. The Department of Geography at The University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure track position beginning in August 2008 that will be filled at the Assistant Professor level with research and teaching interests in environmental geography. The departments focus is on human-environment relationships with a significant role for geographic information science. This hire will be the fourth in a series of faculty additions in this area. We seek a person with research and teaching strengths in areas such as land use/land cover change, environmental economics, water quality, environmental health, environmental justice, and GIScience. A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education is expected, as are credible plans for establishing a record of productive research. A Ph.D. in geography or a closely related field is required. Applicants should submit a letter describing their research and teaching interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a current c.v. They should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent. Screening of applications will begin on October 1, 2007.
The Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to diversity and maintain ties to programs on campus that provide a supportive environment for women and minorities, such as the Women in Science and Engineering program. The strategic plans of the University, College, and Department reflect this commitment to diversity. For additional information about the department see: http://www.uiowa.edu/~geog/. Send materials to the address below. Apply: Professor George P. Malanson, Department of Geography, 316 Jessup Hall, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316. Telephone: 319/335-0540, Fax: 319/335-2725, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer; minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
