Temple University, Philadelphia PA. Temple University’s Department of Geography and Urban Studies (GUS) invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor beginning in academic year 2011-12. A Ph.D. in Geography, City and Regional Planning, Natural Resources, Urban Studies or a related field is required by the start of employment. We are looking for individuals who will excel at conducting research and providing graduate and undergraduate instruction in an interdisciplinary department.

Sun City, South Africa, 9-13th May, 2011 Session Title: Wildland Fires: Mapping, Monitoring and Assessment using Remote sensing and GIS Applications, deadline for submission of abstracts: 30th November, 2010 Read More

A 3-yr position is available for a postdoctoral associate to join an interdisciplinary research team examining the effects of human land use intensification near the boundary of protected areas on avian biodiversity. All application received on or before November 15th 2010 are guaranteed consideration. Application packages (emailed as a single PDF file) should be sent to (radeloff@wisc.edu and apidgeon@wisc.edu)

Current annual stipend levels are $20,184 per year before taxes, plus tuition remission and health care benefits. Financial support is provided by NASA and available for three years. The position is available immediately, a start date in the Spring of 2011 is strongly preferred, but a later start date may be negotiable for exceptional candidates.

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in and broad knowledge of environmental social science and substantial experience working at the intersection of research, policy, and practice. A doctorate and ten years of related professional experience are required, as are demonstrated superior talents, skills, and abilities in networking and relationship building, project development and fundraising, communication and writing, and management and leadership, together with a willingness to work with distinguished scientists and policy makers in a team environment.

An interview with Dr. Matt Hansen, co-director of SDSU’s Geographic Information Science Center of Excellence

The Oregon State University Department of Geosciences seeks candidates for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in Geovisualization/ Cartography, to begin September 2011. To review posting and apply, go to http://bit.ly/dgpVkj. For more information regarding this position please contact Dr. Anne Nolin at (541) 737-8051 or at nolina@science.oregonstate.edu. Review of applications to begin January 20, 2011.

Applications must be received by 21 January 2011 to be considered for the position. Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. For complete position description and qualifications see https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/8468 or the department website http://www.unr.edu/geography/department/faculty-jobs.

Tenure-track faculty position expected to begin as early as August 18, 2011. The successful candidate is expected to teach and advise in the undergraduate and graduate programs in geography, with two courses per year focused in the Russian/Eurasian region and at least one in cultural geography.

Assistant Professor tenure-track appointment beginning Fall 2011. Ph.D. in Geography or closely related field required by time of appointment. The department is searching for a highly motivated Geographic Information Science (GIS) specialist who will complement the research interests and strengths of faculty in the Geography Department.