I would be grateful if you could bring this ad to the attention of
interested parties. It's a great opportunity. On living in Melbourne
(World's most liveable city, Economist's Intelligence unit survey 2003,
2004 - if you believe in such things!) see
http://www.harzing.com/living.htm
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Chair in Geography
Faculty of Arts
University of Melbourne, Australia
The University of Melbourne is an internationally recognized teaching and
research institution. Commitment to excellence is demonstrated by
innovative academic programs and its record as Australia’s largest
recipient of competitive research funding.
The Position: The University seeks an outstanding geographer of
international reputation, in any field or region of specialisation, for
appointment as Professor of Geography. The Chair is located in the
interdisciplinary School of Anthropology, Geography and Environmental
Studies [http://www.geography.unimelb.edu.au] which has responsibility for
undergraduate teaching, postgraduate training and research in
anthropology, human and physical geography, environmental studies,
development studies and Indigenous studies. This combination of tertiary
level programs is unique in Australia. Within the School, established
chairs also exist in Social Anthropology and Indigenous Studies. The
appointee to the Chair of Geography will be expected to undertake
teaching, postgraduate supervision and research in relevant areas. They
will attract substantial research funding, and maintain a significant
international profile in publications and presentations. They will also
be expected to assume a leadership role in the Geography and Environmental
Studies Programs, and to assume the headship of the School for various
periods during their appointment.
Applicants must address the selection criteria and provide a detailed
curriculum vitae via email by the 1 July, 2005. Please quote the position
number G1210000 and include the names, phone, facsimile numbers and email
addresses of three referees in your application.
The Council reserves the right to make no appointment or to fill the chair
by invitation.
The Person: You will be an outstanding geographer of international
reputation in any field or region of specialisation. You will have a PhD
or equivalent qualifications in Geography or a related field and a
distinguished record in geographical research, postgraduate supervision
and undergraduate teaching. Administrative experience, a record of
competitive research grants, and a substantial publication record is
essential.
The Benefits: An attractive remuneration package is negotiable.
Employment Type: This is a full-time (continuing) position with an
expected commencement date of 1 July 2006.
Contact: http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/jobs/ for a position description or
for enquiries of an academic nature contact Professor Verity Burgmann,
Deputy Dean, Faculty of Arts, tel. +61 3 8344 7943, secure fax +61 3 8344
4938, or email [log in to unmask]
Applications To: Vice-Principal (Human Resources), The University of
Melbourne, Victoria, 3010; fax +61 3 8344 6080 or email
[log in to unmask] by the closing date.
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Dr. Simon Batterbury, lecturer,
School of Anthropology/Geography/Environmental Studies,
University of Melbourne
221 Bouverie Street, Melbourne VIC 3010,
Australia
tel 61-03-8344 9319/8344 9382 fax 61-03 9349 4218
email: [log in to unmask]
http://www.geography.unimelb.edu.au http://www.simonbatterbury.net
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