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Job Status :   Full Time, Employee
Company :   Humboldt State University
Posting Date :   June 30
Closing Date :   September 15
5:00 PM Eastern
Relevant Experience :   0 Year(s)
Number of Positions :   1
Location :   Arcata, California
Category :   Academia and Education
GIS
Reference Number :   7641

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Humboldt State University

Geography Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Humboldt State University is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state

DESCRIPTION: Humboldt State University's Department of Geography invites applications for an academic year tenure-track faculty position. We seek candidates with the ability to teach courses in cartography and upper-division geospatial or other geography courses depending on expertise and department need. The teaching load could include both lower and upper division courses, some of which may be general education offerings. We encourage candidates to review course descriptions on our website (http://humboldt.edu/geography/pro grams.html) to see the range of courses that we offer.

RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS: We seek to fill this position at the Assistant Professor level; however, rank and salary are dependent on the appointee's qualifications and experience. The current California State University Salary Schedule is available at: http://www.humbol dt.edu/aps/docs/salary/Salary-Schedule.pdf.

Humboldt State University provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about the benefits plans can be found at: http://www.humboldt.edu/forms/node/934 .

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Geography or closely related field from an accredited college or university is preferred at the time of appointment. Applicants with considerable progress toward degree completion by appointment date will be considered. Completion of the terminal degree is required prior to the start of the second probationary year following initial appointment.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

  • Ability to teach courses in cartography and upper-division geospatial or other geography courses depending on expertise and department need;
  • Commitment to and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds;
  • Potential for effective teaching or teaching experience using a variety of methodologies;
  • Interest and ability to teach a range of courses (major, general education, etc.);
  • Record of, or potential for, involving students in research and scholarly activity; and
  • Willingness to participate in the development of online learning experiences.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. For information on the University policy on support for non-immigrant probationary faculty visa acquisition, please visit:
http://www2.humboldt.edu/aavp/sites/default/files/04-03%20Admin%20Memo%20Approved%20Policy%20- %20H-1b%20Process_4_4_13.pdf.

Evidence of degree(s) is required at time of hire.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES: Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research record. Instructional assignments may include: courses in cartography and geospatial techniques and upper-division courses depending on expertise and department need. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students. This position could also involve serving as Director of the Humboldt State University Institute for Cartographic Design.

The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are teaching; research, scholarship and creative activity; and service to the University, profession and to the community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The Geography Department includes over 80 majors, a Cartography/Geospatial lab, a Dendroecology lab, smart classrooms, and superb opportunities for field study. For more information, please visit: http://humboldt.edu/geography/.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should submit electronically the following materials:

  • Letter of application;
  • Curriculum vitae;
  • Application for Academic Employment: http://www.humboldt.edu/forms/node/757 ;
  • Teaching Evaluations, if available;
  • Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); and
  • Names and contact information of three professional references.

Submission of the application materials should be sent as a single PDF document, in the order listed above to:

Geog7641@humboldt.edu

In letter of application, please refer to Job #7641.

Please direct any questions pertaining to this position to:

Matthew Derrick, Search Committee Chair
Department of Geography
Humboldt State University
One Harpst Street
Arcata, California 95521-8299
Phone (707) 826-4976

Email: Geog7641@humboldt.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than September 30, 2015. Early response is encouraged.