Subject: [WyGeo] Assistant Professor in Geography at UW
The University of Wyoming seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor in Geography with the capacity for research and teaching in one or more substantive areas in GIScience. Research specialization in GIScience is required and may draw from a variety of research areas including but not limited to: spatiotemporal modeling, geocomputation, CyberGIS, geotagged social media and location-based services, geospatial semantics, and geovisualization. Thematic experience in applying GIScience to problems in human-environment interaction or natural resources conservation and management and an interest in supporting the land-grant mission of the University is preferred.
Willingness and demonstrated ability to teach introductory and advanced GIS as well as courses in the candidate's area of specialization is required. Interest in teaching and supervising graduate students from both theoretical and applied perspectives is preferred. Peer-reviewed publications and evidence of grant-funded research is desirable.
The Department of Geography at the University of Wyoming offers strong undergraduate and Masters programs with an emphasis in scientific, quantitative geography for addressing problems in human-environment interaction, Earth systems science and geographic information science. The department maintains close ties with the Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center, the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, the Water Resources program, the Earth Systems Science program, Roy J. Shlemon Center for Quaternary Studies, and the Program in Ecology as well as a variety of other departments across campus. In addition, the University of Wyoming is home to NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center.
Competitive candidates will be able to demonstrate strong potential for high quality teaching and research. Application materials must include a brief cover letter explaining interest in the position, a complete CV, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names of three references. Teaching evaluations are requested if available. Applicants must arrange for letters of reference to be mailed to the Department by the application deadline. Deadline for applications is November 1, 2013. The position will begin in August of 2014, PhD in Geography, GIScience or related area must be in hand by time of appointment.
Applications (less letters of reference) should be submitted as a single PDF. For more information or to submit an application, please contact Steven Prager (
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The University's policy has been, and will continue to be, one of nondiscrimination, offering equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without regard to such matters as race, sex, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, political belief, or other status protected by state and federal statutes or University Regulations.
The University of Wyoming is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search, employment and motor vehicle history. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.
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Thanks,
Steve
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Steven D. Prager, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Geography
University of Wyoming
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