[ES_JOBS_NET] 2 tenure-track positions in Physical Geography at Texas A&M University

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

TEXAS, COLLEGE STATION. Texas A&M University. The Department of Geography
invites applications for two (2)  tenure-track faculty positions at
the Assistant
or Associate Professor  level in Physical Geography



Research specializations should complement existing departmental strengths
in biogeography, climatology, and/or geomorphology. Combinations of
research expertise among these specialties are encouraged as well as the
integration with geospatial technologies. Essential characteristics include
publications commensurate with experience; demonstrated capability to
secure external funding; ability to contribute to GIS research and
teaching; and the ability to strengthen the graduate program in Geography
through course offerings and mentoring students. Candidates should have the
potential for creating synergies with existing Department strengths, must
have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment, and a have strong commitment to
excellence in research and teaching. These two positions are part of a
group of tenure-track lines to be filled over the coming year, as we are
also searching for three human geographers.



The Department of Geography (http://geography.tamu.edu) has 15 faculty
members with strengths in

biogeography, climatology, geomorphology, human geography,
human-environment relationships, and

Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST). We are based in the
College of Geosciences

(http://geosciences.tamu.edu) with the Departments of Atmospheric Sciences,
Geology & Geophysics, and Oceanography, and play a major role in the
Environmental Programs in Geosciences. The College of

Geosciences also includes Sea Grant, the Geochemical and Environmental
Research Group (GERG), and the International Ocean Discovery Program
(IODP). Texas A&M University, a land-, sea-, and space-grant university, is
located in a metropolitan area with a dynamic and international community
of 255,000 people.



Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and
arrange for three confidential reference letters to be submitted to
http://apply.interfolio.com/36217. We will begin reviewing applications on
*September* *21, 2016*.



Texas A&M University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to excellencethrough the recruitment and retention of a diverse
faculty and student body and compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a
culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching
and working in a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage
applications from women, underrepresented ethnic groups, veterans, and
individuals with disabilities. Texas A&M University also has a policy to
address the needs of dual-career partners (
http://advance.tamu.edu/dual-career-programinformation/).


To apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/36217
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