Please note the following tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Urban Geography at the University of Minnesota.
Best, Bruce Braun University of Minnesota, Twin Cities The Department of Geography at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track or tenured faculty position in *urban 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). Appointment will be made at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor or tenured associate professor, depending on qualifications and experience and consistent with collegiate and University policy. The department seeks an exceptional scholar and teacher in the field of Urban Studies whose work focuses on contemporary urban processes. Regional, methodological and research specialization are open. The candidate will contribute to the interdisciplinary Urban Studies major housed within the Department, collaborate with colleagues working in metropolitan studies throughout the University community, and establish relationships with individuals working in similar fields beyond the university. At the time of appointment, the candidate must: (1) possess a Ph.D. in geography or a related field; (2) provide evidence of a record of publication in peer-reviewed journals and graduate advising appropriate to level of appointment; and (3) demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, practitioners, and the public. Ability to develop an externally funded research program is desired. Faculty in the Department of Geography in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to: (1) maintain an active research program; (2) teach four courses per year at the undergraduate and graduate levels; (3) publish regularly in appropriate high-quality peer-reviewed outlets; (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, University, 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, social-cultural theory, regional geography, climatology, paleoclimatology, biogeography, and GIScience. The Department has strong connections with a number of College- and University-wide interdisciplinary institutes and centers, including the Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change; the Institute for Global Studies; the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs; the Institute for Advanced Studies; and the Institute on the Environment. The Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul has a population of 3.3 million people, a vibrant outdoors community and arts and entertainment scene, and is rated among the nation's most livable cities. Applicants must apply online. Applicants wishing to be considered for the position in urban geography at the TENURE-TRACK assistant professor level should apply at: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=104886 Applicants wishing to be considered for the position at the TENURED associate professor level, should apply at: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=104988 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. Inquiries about the position can be sent to George Henderson 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.
