Assistant Professor in Earth System Science GeographyKansas, Manhattan 66506-2904. The Department of Geography at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position beginning August 2014. We seek a geographer with the ability to apply complex systems thinking and geospatial computational methods to problems in Earth System Science or physical geography. The new faculty member will complement existing faculty strengths indicated on a Venn diagram of departmental thinking (http://www.k-state.edu/geography/academics) and expand our ability to conduct cutting-edge research in the analysis and modeling of dynamic geographic processes. Candidates will have the opportunity to pursue emerging interdisciplinary opportunities for spatial scientists across the K-State campus. Strong research and teaching interests in GIScience (including remote sensing) are especially desirable. Successful candidates will value diversity in all of its dimensions, employ cutting-edge geographical approaches in their research and teaching, and consider different technical and cultural perspectives in solving problems appropriate to a land grant institution. Visit http://www.k-state.edu/geography/ for information about the department. Candidates should have completed a Ph.D. by the time of the appointment and demonstrate the potential to develop a strong research program, including the pursuit of extramural research grants and collaborative research. Excellence in teaching and advising is expected. Submit: 1) an application letter that describes your qualifications and the contributions you could offer to the department; 2) a curriculum vita; 3) a research statement that includes a plan for pursuing extramural funding; 4) a statement of teaching philosophy; and 5) names and contact information for three referees. Review of applications begins on 15 October 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Background check required. Apply to: Earth System Science Search Committee, Department of Geography, 118 Seaton Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-2904. Electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent as pdf attachments to geog@ksu.edu with the message subject of "AP in Earth System Science Geography". |
