ASSISTANT PROFESSOR EFFECTIVE FALL 2009
GEOMORPHOLOGY AND GIS

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
GEOMORPHOLOGY AND GIS

Western Kentucky University, Department of Geography and Geology, is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of Geomorphology and GIS. This is a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 2009. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the Department’s research programs, to manage the MS Geoscience program, and to provide academic leadership in GIS.

Qualifications:
· Earned Ph.D. in Physical Geography, GIS, or a related field is required.
· Must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and research at the undergraduate, Master’s, and post-doctoral levels.
· Will be expected to develop a strong externally funded research program in geomorphology and/or GIS.
· Collaborative and interdisciplinary research is encouraged.

Prospective candidates should obtain additional information at: http://www.wku.edu/geoweb/.
Interested candidates must submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, the names of three references, and separate statements of 1) teaching and 2) research philosophy to:

Department of Geography and Geology
Geomorphology Search Committee
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd #31066
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1066

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2008. Position will remain open until filled.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, persons with disabilities and disabled veterans. Western Kentucky University is committed to the promotion of stewardship and student engagement.

For this type of employment, state law requires a state and national criminal history background check as a condition of employment.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities and disabled veterans. Western Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Last updated: 9/17/08