Dear Colleagues

 

Please find below information about a professorial-level appointment. Please circulate widely.

 

All the best.

 

Jenny Cameron

 

 

PROFESSOR OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

School of Environmental and Life Sciences

Faculty of Science

 

An opportunity exists for an outstanding individual to provide leadership in research and teaching in Human Geography (and the allied areas of Development Studies and Environmental Studies).  The successful candidate will also take a leadership role in the activities of the Centre for Urban and Regional Studies, the University's Human Geography research group (see http://www.newcastle.edu.au/research-and-innovation/centre/curs/about-us). The successful candidate will have a record of outstanding achievement in research and teaching in an area that complements the existing strengths in Human Geography (alternative economic geography, cultural geographies, development geography and rural and resource geography).  Demonstrated capacity to lead a research group and to generate high quality multi-disciplinary research outcomes including publishing quality research, supervising research higher degree graduates and securing external research funding are essential.  Excellent interpersonal skills including the capacity to engage effectively with different stakeholder groups and a commitment to contributing to a collaborative high achieving culture are essential. Exposure to innovation in learning and teaching will be an advantage.

 

Located just 150km north of Sydney, Newcastle offers a desirable and welcoming coastal community lifestyle. With an enviable climate, affordable housing and a wide range of cultural and outdoor activities to choose from, Newcastle offers highly desirable lifestyle opportunities for the right candidate.

 

This is a full-time, continuing position.

 

For further information see https://hronline.newcastle.edu.au/pls/alesco/WK8127$VAC.QueryView?P_VACANCY_REF_NO=3327 

 

CLOSING DATE:  21 July, 2017

 

APPLICATIONS & ENQUIRIES

Confidential enquiries to Denise Wiseman (Australia) on +61 412 403567 or email [log in to unmask] or Sean Gillen (UK) on +44 7950 123 466 or [log in to unmask]

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