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We are currently advertising for a Full Professor in Human Geography at the University of Auckland. Applications from Critical Geographers would be most welcome. School of Environment The University of Auckland Professor in Human Geography The University of Auckland seeks to appoint a dynamic researcher to take a leadership role as a Professor in Human Geography in the School of Environment (ENV) which is located in the Faculty of Science. Human Geography within the School of Environment was ranked first amongst similar groupings during the most recent round of New Zealand’s Performance Based Research Fund. Academics in this field contribute to a vibrant teaching programme. Existing research and teaching strengths within the School include social, cultural, health, environmental and economic geography. The School wishes to appoint a Professor to further develop the School’s research and teaching in Human Geography. The School seeks applications from exceptional candidates. A willingness to collaborate with a wide range of researchers within the School and elsewhere in the University is highly desirable. Applicants will possess an outstanding research record in Human Geography as demonstrated through publications in top-ranked journals and/or books and success in attracting research funding. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong research programme in Human Geography, establish research collaborations within the university and with external agencies and attract external research income. The candidate will also be expected to take a leadership role in the refinement of research-led undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Human Geography, and build a cohort of postgraduate research students The School of Environment includes academics from a wide range of backgrounds including earth science, ecology, physical and human geography, geology, environmental science and environmental management. Staff in the School are prominent in a range of national and international research programmes involving collaborators in universities, government research institutes and industry. Further details concerning this position may be obtained by visiting the University’s Job Opportunities web site: https://www.opportunities.auckland.ac.nz/. Information on the School of Environment can be found at www.env.auckland.ac.nz . Application close date 30 June 2014. Francis L. Collins Senior Lecturer School of Environment Te Whare Wananga o Tamaki Makaurau University of Auckland +64-9-3737599 ext.83129 [log in to unmask] http://auckland.academia.edu/FrancisCollins