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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Assistant Professor Department of Geography and Geographic Information Science

The Department of Geography and Geographic Information Science (GGIS), in the School of Earth, Society, & Environment, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in ecogeomorphology of river and watershed systems. Relevant areas of research include, but are not limited to: the structuring of river and watershed systems through interactions among plants, animals and geomorphological processes; the relevance of an integrated understanding of ecological and geomorphological dynamics to river/watershed management and restoration; and the resilience of coupled ecological and geomorphological processes within river/watershed systems to climate change and human impacts. We especially seek candidates with strong field, modeling, GIS, and/or remote sensing skills.  

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the flagship campus of the University of Illinois system and offers an extraordinary environment for ecogeomorphological research and education. GGIS has a strong, highly ranked research and education program focusing on river, watershed, and landscape dynamics.  This program is connected to related campus programs on river, watershed, and ecological systems anchored in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Illinois State Water Survey, the Illinois State Geological Survey, the USGS Water Science Center, the Department of Geology, the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, the Department of Plant Biology, the Illinois Natural History Survey, and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES).  The ecogemorphology position is part of a campus cluster-hire initiative on Water, Life, and Land Interactions that includes a companion position focusing on ecohydrology in NRES.  

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program and teach at undergraduate and graduate levels. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Applicants are expected to present evidence of excellence in research and teaching. The target starting date is August 16, 2015. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.

To apply, create your candidate profile through http://jobs.illinois.edu and submit your application materials: Letter of application, CV, up to 3 representative publications, statement of teaching and research interests, and contact information for three professional references.  Referees will be contacted electronically upon the submission of the application. Applicants are highly encouraged to submit applications early to ensure that referees have enough time to submit letters of recommendation.

 To ensure full consideration, all required application materials must be submitted by October 12, 2014, with interviews likely in November 2014. Letters of references should be received by October 17, 2014.  Inquiries about the position are encouraged to the Ecogeomorphology Search Committee Chair at geograph@illinois.edu.

Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Illinois welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).