Assistant Professor of Earth Surface Processes- UW Madison Department of Geography
The Department of Geography at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is recruiting a tenure-track Assistant Professor (tenure-track) with research interests in earth surface processes, including geomorphology, fluvial processes, hydrology, eco-hydrology, and watershed modeling.
The position will begin August 2018. A Ph.D. in Geography, Geosciences, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Ecology or an allied science is required by the time of appointment. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain a vibrant research program in earth system geography, advise students in the department鈥檚 graduate programs, and contribute to the undergraduate and graduate curricula. The faculty member will be expected to develop a high-enrollment undergraduate course and contribute to our graduate and professional programs through teaching of an upper-level quantitative skills course in spatial analysis, remote sensing, or process-based modeling. We welcome candidates who can contribute to an inclusive environment, bring new perspectives on mentoring and educating students from diverse backgrounds, implement novel approaches to research, and who value collegiality and collaboration.
The Department of Geography is an interdisciplinary and collaborative community of scholars engaged with the humanities, social sciences, data sciences, natural, and physical sciences and is housed within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. For more information on Geography at UW鈥怣adison, see .
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Review of applications will begin January 9, 2018, and continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically at LINK and include: 1) a letter of interest, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of research interests, 4) a teaching statement, 5) no more than three examples of publications, 6) and the names and contact information of three references. Please submit all material in PDF format.
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
NOTE: Please indicate in writing if you request that your identity be kept confidential. If you do not indicate your preference to remain confidential, the University may be required to disclose your identity and/or application materials. The identity of finalists and successful candidates will be revealed upon request. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).