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University of Colorado

Assistant Professor of Geography

Posting Description

The Department of Geography at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning in August 2016.
We seek a health/medical geographer who is trained in geographic methods, especially advanced quantitative methods and spatial analysis. The successful candidate will teach the Global Public Health class and be a core member of the Global Public Health certificate program on campus. Ability to teach in the Geography Department’s quantitative methods sequence and rotation into teaching of the department’s large undergraduate required classes is expected. Preference will be given to candidates with a promising research program including extramural funding, and publication in prominent outlets is required. The Health Behavior program in the Institute of Behavioral Science offers a possible research affiliation.
All requirements for the PhD must be completed by August 15, 2016. Applications are accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com and should include an application letter, a curriculum vitae, up to three relevant reprints of publications, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 1-2 page statements of research and teaching plans. Candidates must also provide the names and e-mail addresses of three professional references. Full position description is available at http://www.colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/Jobs/. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2015.
Further information on the department and the Institute of Behavioral Science can be obtained at the respective websites. Informal inquiries can be made to the chair of the search committee, John O’Loughlin (johno@colorado.edu).
The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu.

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