The Geography Department at Colgate University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning fall semester 2023 in the area of physical geography and/or nature-society relationships. The teaching load for this position is five courses for the year, which will include introductory physical geography, Climate and Society, an undergraduate senior seminar, and an advanced elective in the hire's area of expertise. Position specialization is open, but we especially encourage applications from candidates who address global issues, such as climate change, or other questions that fall at the interface of physical and social geography. Completion of Ph.D. is required prior to or shortly after the time of hire.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, diversity/inclusivity statement, and the names of three individuals who can provide letters of reference to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24419. The cover letter should outline teaching and research specialties, and the diversity statement should describe how the applicant's teaching and scholarship might support the university's commitment to diversity and inclusion: (https://www.colgate.edu/about/third-century-plan/plan-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/key-goals). Review of applications will begin on March 20 and continue until the position is filled. Please note that no work visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3200 students situated in central New York state whose faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at https://upstate-ny.hercjobs.org/jobs/ Further information about the Geography Department can be found at: http://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-geography
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