<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2017 11:47:49 -0400</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">From: =?windows-1252?Q?Heather_A_</span><wbr style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Sander?= <</span><a href="mailto:heather-a-sander@UIOWA.EDU" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">heather-a-sander@UIOWA.EDU</a><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">></span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Subject: Asst. Prof in Ecosystem Ecology -- Univ of Iowa</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">IOWA, IOWA CITY 52242-1316. The Department of Geographical and=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Sustainability Sciences at The University of Iowa invites applications=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor in the=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">area of ecosystem ecology. The ideal candidate will be focused on=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">processes at the watershed scale or larger and be motivated by questions=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">at the intersection of natural and human systems. This candidate will=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">also be well versed in the computational methods necessary to understand=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">such processes (e.g., spatial analytical and statistical approaches,=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">spatial simulation). Applicants could work in one of a variety of=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">specialized research areas, including:=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">-Resilience and adaptive capacity of ecosystems</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">-Socio-ecological systems</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">-Ecosystem change and the spread of disease</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">-Hydro-ecological systems and flooding</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">-Ecosystem modeling and measurement</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">-Ecosystem services</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">The successful candidate will contribute to a broad-based environmental=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">curriculum through introductory to graduate level courses that fulfill=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">requirements for degrees in geography and related fields. Specific=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">courses taught by an individual hired in this position could include=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">introductory physical geography, ecosystem ecology, field methods,=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">wetlands, and climatology. Successful candidates are expected to conduct=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">cutting-edge research and work effecti</span><span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span class="gmail-aQJ">vely in interdi</span></span><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">sciplinary teams=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">that address significant real-world problems, thereby helping to=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">maintain the department=92s active role in collaborative research across=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">campus.=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">This appointment will begin August 15, 2018. Applicants must have a=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Ph.D. in geography, ecology, or a related discipline in-hand by that=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">date. Applicants should show promise for gaining external funding. A=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">proven record of research and teaching excellence at the intersection of=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">human and environmental systems is desirable. Applicants should be able=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">to teach introductory physical geography as well as advanced courses in=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">their area of expertise. Collaborative and interdisciplinary research=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">is encouraged within the department and at UI. The ability to complement=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">existing departmental strengths (e.g., health geography, resilience,=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">vulnerability, land-use science, sustainability, geographic information=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">science, urban ecology) or university initiatives (e.g., water=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">sustainability, adaptation to climate change, informatics), is=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">desirable. For further information, please see our web page describing=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">this position at </span><a href="https://jobs.uiowa.edu/jobSearch/faculty/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">https://jobs.uiowa.edu/<wbr>jobSearch/faculty/</a><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">, requisition=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">#71538.=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">The Department of Geographical and Sustainability Sciences and the=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are strongly committed to diversit=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">y;=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">commitment. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy,=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion,=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Iowa is=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Submit applications online at </span><a href="https://jobs.uiowa.edu/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">https://jobs.uiowa.edu</a><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">. Attachments to the=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">application should include a letter of application, a CV, a statement of=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">research interest, a statement of teaching interest, and evidence of=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">teaching effectiveness. Three letters of recommendation are required as=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span class="gmail-aQJ">part of the appl</span></span><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">ication process. Upon submission, references selected=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">will receive directions by e-mail regarding the electronic submission of=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">letters to the University of Iowa. Screening of applications begins=20</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">November 15, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. Direct=20=</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">questions regarding this position to Dr. Heather Sander, heather-a-</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><a href="mailto:sander@uiowa.edu" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">sander@uiowa.edu</a><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">, 319-353-2964.</span><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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