VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR FOR 2008-2009
CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY AND PLANNING

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AND PLANNING

Western Kentucky University, Department of Geography and Geology, is seeking applicants for an Visiting Assistant Professor (Human Geography and Planning.

This is a full-time, visiting assistant professor position to begin August 15, 2008, until May 15, 2009. The successful applicant should hold a Ph.D. in Geography (ABD candidates will also be considered). Applicants should be qualified to teach World Regional Geography, North America, Planning, and Spatial Statistics courses, with the training and/or experience to teach an advanced course in the applicant's specialty. Candidates with experience in urban planning are encouraged to apply. The Department anticipates advertising for a tenure-track position in urban planning and spatial analysis during the Fall 2008 semester.

Qualifications:
· Earned Ph.D. in Geography is required, but ABD candidates also considered.
· Must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and research at the undergraduate and Master’s levels.
· 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, unofficial transcripts, the names of three references to:
Dr David J. Keeling, Head
Department of Geography and Geology
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd #31066
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1066

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

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: 5/6/08