Apologies for any cross-postings. We’ve just announced a tenure-track assistant professor position in Human Geography, and critical geographers are strongly encouraged to apply. See the call below for details, and if you have questions about the position or FIU, feel free to contact the search committee chair, Ulrich Oslender ([log in to unmask]) or contact me off the list.

Best,

Kevin Grove

The Department of Global & Sociocultural Studies (GSS) at Florida International University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Human Geography at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2016. The department seeks applicants specializing in the cultural, social, or political-economic aspects of climate change, with a specific focus on the impacts of sea level rise. Geographic area and research topic are open, but we are particularly interested in research interests that relate sea level rise to human mobility themes such as immigrant communities, human migration, community displacement, and diasporic communities. The position offers opportunities to collaborate in campus-wide initiatives such as the Sea Level Solutions Center (http://slsc.fiu.edu/ ) and the Extreme Events Institute. Candidates should have a record of or explicit interest in pursuing external funding for interdisciplinary, collaborative research on sea level rise. A Ph.D. in geography by the time of appointment is required.

Global & Sociocultural Studies is a dynamic, multidisciplinary, doctoral degree-granting department in a large, urban, public research university. The department integrates geography, anthropology, and sociology around three core research and teaching themes: nature-society; migrations and diasporas; and identities and inequalities. Please visit our website, http://gss.fiu.edu/, for more information on the department.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID (510813) at http://facultycareers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and sample publication as individual files. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information of three academic referees who will be notified upon submission of the application. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Ulrich Oslender [log in to unmask]. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by February 19, 2016. Review will continue until position is filled.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.