colleagues, below you'll find an announcement for an economic geographer to
begin fall 2006 at the university of arizona. please pass it on to any
interested parties. thanks, jp
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ARIZONA, TUCSON 85721-0076. University of Arizona. The Department of Geography
and Regional Development (GRD) invites applications for a junior
level, tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY. We seek a
promising scholar with the potential to develop an innovative research agenda,
to secure external research funding, to work well on collaborative projects and
graduate-student supervisory committees, and to teach a variety of graduate
seminars and undergraduate courses in, e.g., economic geography, locational
analysis, regional development, globalization and trade, political economy,
population, or transportation. The capability to provide instruction and
expertise in geographical applications of statistics to students with a variety
of interests would be highly desirable. The Department is seeking an individual
who is able to work with diverse students and colleagues, and who has experience
with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives. GRD is housed
within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (see
www.geog.arizona.edu[1]). Faculty members in GRD specialize in physical
geography, human-environmental relations, regional development, and critical
human geography. We encourage interdisciplinary cooperation and have close
connections with numerous university research units and allied departments.
For further information contact the chair of the search committee, Professor
David A. Plane, via email at [log in to unmask][2].
Appointment will be subject to final budgetary approval. Anticipated start
date is August 2006. The Ph.D. degree is required at the time of appointment.
To apply, visit the University of Arizona job webpage at
www.uacareertrack.com[3], and complete an online application for Job No. 33541.
Applicants should be prepared to attach a CV, letter of interest, statement of
research and teaching interests, and the names and addresses of three referees.
Additional materials, such as a teaching portfolio and research articles, may be
subsequently requested by the search committee. The position is open until
filled, with applications reviewed on a continual basis beginning December 1,
2005. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University
of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages
applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and
backgrounds. The University of Arizona is an AA/EEO Employer-M/W/D/V.
Links:
[1] http://www.geog.arizona.edu/
[2] mailto:[log in to unmask]
[3] http://www.uacareertrack.com/
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John Paul Jones III
Professor and Head
Department of Geography
and Regional Development
409 Harvill Building
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0076
520-621-1652 work
520-940-0036 cell
520-621-2889 fax
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