Fwd: Chair Position, Department of Geography and the Environment, The University of Texas at Austin
Patricia Solis
Dr. Patricia Solís
Director of Outreach and Strategic Initiatives
Association of American Geographers
Telephone 202-234-1450 ext. 222
Direct Line 202-558-7491
The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Geography and the Environment to begin in fall 2013. The department has fifteen faculty members and encompasses a broad range of disciplines including social-cultural geography, environmental change, and geographic information systems. Field of specialization for this position is open, but should complement departmental strengths. The Chair is expected to advance the department’s mission by attracting and mentoring the highest quality faculty, expanding and broadening the department’s interdisciplinary research activities, and initiating innovative educational programs both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. International research experience is desirable, as is the ability to understand and support the department’s varied sub-disciplines. Additional information about the department is available online at: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/geography/.
As a faculty member, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain a strong and productive research program, direct graduate research, exhibit excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching, and demonstrate a commitment to service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate for this position will have a Ph.D. in Geography or related field, with academic achievements commensurate with appointment as a full professor with tenure; a highly distinguished record of research; international recognition in his or her field; and demonstrated leadership and administrative skills and experience.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position funding pending budgetary approval.
An application consisting of a curriculum vitae, letter of interest, a concise statement on administration, research, and teaching, and the names of five referees should be sent to: Department Chair Search Committee, Department of Geography and the Environment, University of Texas, 210 W. 24th Street, Mail Stop A3100, Austin TX 78712-1697. The committee will begin reviewing applications on September 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check will be conducted on selected applicant.
The University of Texas at Austin is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.