Assistant Professor Position Available
Geography and Environmental Studies
Social Scientist - Resilience and Adaptation
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska
Review of applications will begin: Wednesday, 8 April 2009.
This position is open until filled.
For further information, please search for posting number 0057372 at:
https://www.uakjobs.com
Or contact:
Steve Colt
Email: steve.colt [at] uaa.alaska.edu
Phone: 907-786-1753
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at the University
of Alaska Anchorage invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant
Professor position in the resilience and adaptation of human-environment
systems. The appointment is part of a new interdisciplinary program
focusing on resilience in northern regions.
Specific program focus areas include:
1) Human use of ecosystem services on a community scale;
2) Social networks and human mobility; and
3) Effectiveness of institutions for promoting regional resilience.
Desired skills include methods of analyzing or modeling
human-environment systems.
Applicants must be committed to contributing to a research program in
resilience and adaptation of human-environment systems and to excellence
in undergraduate teaching. The applicant must also be committed to
conducting interdisciplinary research, seeking external funding on their
own or as part of a team, and publishing in their area of
specialization. The successful candidate will teach both introductory
and upper division undergraduate courses in the Geography and
Environmental Studies program.
The successful candidate must have a demonstrated record of scholarly
achievement and publication commensurate with academic experience;
demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary
setting; demonstrated ability to teach courses in geography and
environmental studies; and evidence of ability and desire to secure
external research funding.
An awarded doctorate at the time of commencement of employment is
required in a social science discipline or interdisciplinary program
appropriate to the study of resilience and adaptation in
human-environment systems.
The position is open until filled, but review of applications will begin
on Wednesday, 8 April 2009.
UAA is an AA/EO Employer and Educational Institution. Applicant must be
eligible for employment under the Immigration Reform/ Control Act of
1986 and subsequent amendments. Your application for employment with UAA
is subject to public disclosure.
To apply, please complete the online application by searching for
posting number 0057372 at: https://www.uakjobs.com.
Please direct all queries about the position to:
Steve Colt
Email: steve.colt [at] uaa.alaska.edu
Phone: 907-786-1753