ASSISTANT PROFESSOR EFFECTIVE FALL 2009
CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY

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

The Department of Geography and Geology at Western Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track cultural geography position beginning August 2009 at the level of Assistant Professor. Screening of applications will start on November 15 and continue until the position is filled.

The successful applicant will contribute to expanding undergraduate and graduate programs in cultural geography by participating in curriculum development and teaching courses in place and culture, thematic geography (ethnicity, political, historical, economic, religions, regions, etc.) tourism, planning, and qualitative methods. We seek candidates who demonstrate excellence in teaching, directing student research, and who maintain a substantive research program. Ability to help the department continue to internationalize its curriculum is preferred. Ph.D. required at time of appointment.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, transcripts, reprints of selected peer-reviewed publications, and contact information for three references.
Apply: Katie Algeo, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Geography and Geology, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #31066, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42101-1066. Western Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, persons with disabilities and disabled veterans.

Review of applications will begin November 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: 9/17/08