[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor of Geography / job announcement / University of Arkansas

[Richard A Del Soto]

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Announcement - Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Geography Department/School: Department of Geosciences Location: Fayetteville, AR Start date: August 11, 2025
Position Summary: The Department of Geosciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geography to start in August 2025. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment.
We seek an individual specializing in dendrochronology (tree-ring dating) or in climatology, with experience in proxy data development and/or analysis, climatology, hydrology, or forest and environmental dynamics. Expertise in climatology is the minimum requirement. Experience with dendroclimatology is the preferred requirement, especially those candidates who apply one or more of these research areas to specific problems in the broadly defined geosciences, such as climate variability, climate change, water supply, and the socioeconomic impact of climate extremes. The successful candidate will be expected to have or develop an independent, externally funded research program that complements ongoing collaborative research in the department and university (e.g., supporting some combination of the three signature research areas at the University of Arkansas, which are the data revolution, human and community health, resilient and sustainable futures https://arkansasresearch.uark.edu/signature-research-areas/). Teaching duties may include earth science, climate change, meteorology, sustainable natural resources, and classes in the candidate's field of interest.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
About the Department
The Department of Geosciences is an interdisciplinary program composed of faculty in Geography and Geology, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in geography, geology, earth science, and geosciences (http://geosciences.uark.edu). The candidate may also work closely with the Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies (CAST; https://cast.uark.edu/), where many of the Department of Geosciences faculty are affiliated, and with the Arkansas Water Resources Center and the Environmental Dynamics Program (https://environmental-dynamics.uark.edu/).
Duties will include:
* 40% Teaching
* 40% Research
* 20% Service

Minimum Qualifications:
With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate
* A doctoral degree in geography or a related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of employment.
* A demonstrated ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
* A demonstrated ability to develop an independent, externally funded research program.

Preferred Qualifications:

* An active research agenda that concentrates on dendrochronology and climatology, a field research focus on proxy data development, and expertise in the analysis of instrumental and proxy hydroclimate data.
* A demonstrated commitment to teaching classes at the undergraduate and graduate level that complement the current course catalog and to mentoring students by directing or serving on thesis and dissertation committees.
* Demonstration of collegiality and ability to excel in collaborative environments.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
* Proven knowledge/expertise in the dating method of dendrochronology (tree-ring dating).
* Proven knowledge/expertise in modern climatology and paleoclimatology, including the temporal and spatial analysis of modern and paleoclimate data.
* Knowledge/expertise in the time series analysis of tree-ring and instrumental climate data.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by January 2, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. David Stahle, at dstahle at uark.edu.
For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Assistant-Professor-of-Geography_R0063575?locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249.
Applicants must submit
* a curriculum vitae,
* a cover letter/letter of application(not to exceed four pages),
* a teaching statement (not to exceed four pages),
* a research statement(not to exceed four pages), and
* a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of
employee salary.
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
The University of Arkansas: Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
Fulbright College: The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most academically diverse unit on campus with 3 schools, 16 departments, and 43 academic programs and research centers. The University of Arkansas is committed to providing an educational and work environment in which thought, creativity, and growth are stimulated, and in which individuals are free to realize their full potential. The Fulbright College promotes these ideals and welcomes applicants who foster an inclusive environment through an open exchange of voices and ideas from populations of diverse backgrounds.
The Community: Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, and is known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country's finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation's best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus. For more information, visit: https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/ and https://diversitynwa.com/.
Culture in Northwest Arkansas About Fayetteville About University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/EOE institution committed to achieving diversity in its faculty and staff. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially individuals who contribute to diversity of our campus community. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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