Department Summary
The Geography Department is an instructional department within the College of Arts and Sciences, which supports significant research activities in various types of geographic study. The Department of Geography has 27 Faculty, 125+ undergraduate majors, 40+ graduate students. Research and graduate education in the Department of Geography focuses on the following subfields: (a) Geographic information science: cartography, GIS, data analysis and visualization, spatial analysis and modeling; (b) Human geography: political-ethnic, cultural, human-environment relations, and behavioral geography; (c) Physical geography: Quaternary studies, biogeography, climatology and climatic change, geomorphology; (d) Environmental studies: forest and ecosystem issues, river and watershed issues, biodiversity and global environmental change, policy and law, environmental applications of GIS; and (e) Geographic education.
Position Summary
The Department of Geography is seeking to create a pool of applicants for its open instructor pool. Positions are limited-duration appointments potentially renewable for up to a total of three years. In limited circumstances, there is the possibility of renewal beyond three years based on programmatic need, funding, and performance.
Teaching positions will work under the supervision of the Geography Department Head.
We seek applicants with a teaching background in human Geography for both undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
Minimum Requirements
• Master's degree in Geography or related field required by start of position.