<div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div><div>The Department of Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland (<span class="gmail-m_-5448774026572969970gmail-caps">UMD</span>)
is a leader in integrated research on the coupled human and physical
dimensions of global change, remote sensing, and Geospatial Information
Science. The Department invites applications for two faculty positions
at either the tenure-track Assistant Professor or the tenured Associate
Professor rank. These positions are expected to start in Spring 2020 or
Fall 2020.</div><div>
<p>We are seeking the most outstanding candidates, with a track record
of publications and awarded grants appropriate to rank. The successful
candidates will advance the excellence in our research and teaching in
the cutting-edge geographic sciences with regards to social science
aspects of Human Dimension of Global Change (<span class="gmail-m_-5448774026572969970gmail-caps">HDGC</span>).
To complement existing strengths in the department, we expect the
successful candidates to have expertise in the areas of human geography
and interdisciplinary studies across economics, geography, management,
and systems analysis. It is desirable for the candidate to have proven
expertise in integrated modeling or in linking physical and
socioeconomic data in theoretically informed ways to address pressing
questions on the human dimensions of global change.</p>
<p>Applications should include a personal statement of background and
experience relevant to the position, including research, teaching and
service activities, a signed, dated Curriculum Vitae, reprints of
selected peer-reviewed publications, and names and addresses (including
e-mail) of 3-5 references.</p><p>A Ph.D. degree in Geography or related areas of the social, economic, environmental or computational sciences is required.</p><p>Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral experience.</p><p>Applications should include a personal statement of background and
experience relevant to the position, including research, teaching and
service activities, a signed, dated Curriculum Vitae, reprints of
selected peer-reviewed publications, and names and addresses (including
e-mail) of 3-5 references.</p>
<p>For best consideration applications should be submitted no later than
September 1st, 2019 but the search will continue until a suitable
candidate is appointed. Applications from women and minorities are
particularly sought. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity
Affirmative Action Employer.</p>
<p>Further information on this position and on academic and research
programs of the Department may be obtained from the address above and
can be found at <a href="http://www.geog.umd.edu" target="_blank">http://www.geog.umd.edu</a>.</p>
<p>For questions about the position, please contact Dr. George Hurtt,
Professor & Research Director, at <a href="mailto:gchurtt@umd.edu" target="_blank">gchurtt@umd.edu</a> or (301) 405.8541.</p><p>To Apply: <a href="https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/71362" target="_blank">https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/71362</a>. <br></p><p>Applications
from women and minorities are particularly sought. The University of
Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.</p><p>The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable
federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and
affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal
opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental
disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political
affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by
the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs
and activities, and admissions.</p><p><br></p></div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><font size="1">------------------------------------</font></div><div><font size="1">Sinéad Louise Farrell, Ph.D.<br></font></div><div><font size="1">Associate Professor<br></font></div><div><font size="1">Geographical Sciences<br></font></div><div><font size="1"></font></div><div><font size="1">University of Maryland<br></font>
<font size="1"></font></div><div><font size="1">Email: <a href="mailto:sineadf@umd.edu" target="_blank">sineadf@umd.edu</a></font><br>
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