Department of Geography and Anthropology
A full-time probationary tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with an emphasis in Human Geography is available to begin August 18, 2008.
The Department of Geography and Anthropology has 13 full-time faculty members, and two academic staff members, over 100 undergraduate majors, and offers several majors as well as minors in geography and anthropology. The department is a campus leader in student/faculty collaborative research and in providing courses and experiences central to UW-Eau Claire’s strong liberal education tradition. More undergraduates from our department present the results of their research at national professional conferences such as the AAG annual meeting than from any other department in the country. The department has an exceptional inventory of state-of-the art geographic information systems, cartographic, and analytical capability that are fully integrated into our teaching and research, along with access to additional equipment in other science departments on campus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Applicants will be expected to teach courses as assigned in the Department of Geography and Anthropology, including introductory human geography, regional and topical specialties in area of specialization.
- Applicants will develop a strong program of individual and collaborative research that includes undergraduate students
- Applicants will provide academic advising to students as assigned, engage in service to the university and community, and participate in department, college, and university committee work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctorate from an accredited higher education institution at the time of initial appointment is required.
- Salary will be commensurate with experience.
- The applicant must have a background in scholarship, experience, teaching, and research interests that complements existing strengths in the department.
- Required qualifications include ability or potential to be an enthusiastic and effective teacher of human geography, including introductory courses that are stimulating and broadly meaningful for students from across the liberal arts, and challenging and thought-provoking upper division courses in areas of expertise.
- Topical specialties needed in the department include urban, political, tourism, population and economic geography, political ecology, development, and geographic education; regional specialties desired include Sub-Saharan Africa and South or East Asia. Other topical and regional specialties will be considered if they complement existing departmental strengths.
- Other qualifications that may be considered as assets include: eclectic professional interests, use of geospatial techniques in both teaching and research, and involvement in public service beyond the university.
- The ability to bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives to the campus and to serve as a mentor and role model for students of color and women students may be considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to incorporate undergraduate students into a research program, and to pursue interdisciplinary collaborations, may also be considered strengths.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply send: a cover letter indicating teaching and research interests, explaining teaching philosophy, research goals, and teaching experience evidence of teaching performance; curriculum vitae; graduate school transcript; and three letters of recommendation to. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. A criminal background check is required prior to employment. Send application materials to:
Dr. Ingolf Vogeler, Search Committee
Department of Geography and Anthropology
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
e-mail: ivogeler@uwec.edu
DEADLINE: To ensure consideration, completed applications should be received by April 18, 2008. However, applications received after this date will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity.
Posted 3/6/08
