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The Department of Geography in the College of Arts and Sciences at the
University of Washington invites applications for a full-time, tenure
track position as Assistant Professor in environmental geography or
nature-society relations. The successful candidate will also possess a
strong background in GIS (Geographic Information Science) and
geovisualization, and will augment existing departmental strengths in
critical development studies and/or geographies of food and agriculture.
The successful candidate will lead us into important new areas in
political ecology and environmental science, including questions of energy
resources and climate change. University of Washington faculty engage in
teaching, research and service. The normal teaching load in the
Department of Geography is four courses per year. Other professional
duties include an active research program, and service to the department
and wider community. The University of Washington, a recipient of the
2006 Alfred P. Sloan award for Faculty Career Flexibility, is committed to
supporting the work-life balance of its faculty. A PhD is required at the
time of appointment in September, 2011. Preference will be given to
applicants already holding a PhD.
Apply: Send a letter of application and CV, including the names
and contact information of three references, to Lucy Jarosz, Search
Committee Chair, Department of Geography, Box 353550, Seattle, WA 98195.
Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2010.
For status of opening please contact Information:
Katharyne Mitchell, kmitch@uw.edu, 206-543-1494.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and
staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities,
individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.
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Prof. Tim Nyerges, Geography, University of Washington
Director, Professional Masters Program in GIS for Sustainability Management
Box 353550, Smith Hall 408, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
voice: 206-543-5296, fax: 206-543-3313, email: nyerges@u.washington.edu
http://faculty.washington.edu/nyerges
UCGIS Winter Meeting: Washington, DC / February 3 & 4, 2011
UCGIS Summer Assembly: Boulder, Colorado / June 22 & 23, 2011
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