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I have been asked to circulate this post (with apologies for x-posting). For inquiries, please email: [log in to unmask] PROFESSOR OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Monash University seeks to appoint an outstanding scholar to a professorship in the School of Geography and Environmental Science. This person will have a background in human geography with interests in human dimensions of environmental change and sustainability. The school offers undergraduate programs in physical and human geography, environmental science, GIS, Australian Indigenous archaeology, and regional and urban planning within the Faculties of Arts and Science. It has a strong PhD program, as well as coursework and research based Masters’ degrees in Environment and Sustainability, International Development and Environmental Analysis, and Corporate Environmental and Sustainability Management. The school plays a major role in the Monash Sustainability Institute, particularly in climate and water initiatives. It maintains strong collaborations with other university and industry-based groups (such as the National Urban Water Governance Program, the Monash Institute for Regional Studies, Monash Regional Australia Project, and the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute) and has extensive international linkages. The appointee will support and further enhance the school’s strong national and international reputation in teaching and research, and act as head of school on rotation. The appointee will be expected to demonstrate: academic and professional achievement appropriate to the rank of professor; active engagement in obtaining competitive research grants and strong leadership in directing funded research; an outstanding teaching record; administrative leadership and excellent communication and organisational skills. Appointment will be on a continuing basis. Remuneration: professorial salary (currently) $A125,103 per annum, plus generous superannuation. Relocation travel and removal allowances and salary packaging are available. Selection documentation may be accessed electronically on the world wide web: http://www.adm.monash.edu/sss/employment/senior Confidential inquiries regarding the position may be directed to Professor Nigel Tapper, Head of School of Geography and Environmental Science, Monash University, telephone: 61 3 99052931, email: [log in to unmask] Applications should reach Ms Bronwen Meredith, Senior Academic Appointments, Monash University, Victoria 3800, Australia, no later than Friday 28 September 2007. Inquiries regarding the application process may be directed to Ms Meredith, telephone +61 3 9905 6193, facsimile +61 3 9905 6016, email [log in to unmask] The university reserves the right to appoint by invitation. Monash respects the privacy of your personal information. For more details visit: www.privacy.monash.edu.au --