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The University of Texas at Arlington Assistant Professor of Geography in Arlington, Texas
Assistant Professor of Geography
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/29232 and submit the following materials:
Required Documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, including how you approach geography pedagogy, your use of GIS and spatial analysis in research and teaching, and plans for securing external funding in future research.
Contact information for 3 references.
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to Dr. Andy Milson, search committee chair at milson@uta.edu .
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta .
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number F00555P
Position Title Assistant Professor of Geography
Department History
Location Arlington
Job Family Faculty
Position Status Full-time
Rank Tenure-track
Work Hours Standard
Open to External and Internal
FLSA Exempt
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Job Summary
The Department of History and Geography in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Human-Environment Geography and GIS.
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CBC Requirement
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geography will be responsible for teaching introductory and advanced undergraduate geography courses in their area of specialization, pursuing external research funding, publishing peer-reviewed scholarship, and participating in service activities for the university and profession.
Required Qualifications
PhD in Geography
Specialization in human-environment interactions
Strong skills in GIS
Preferred Qualifications
Research agenda focused on one or more of the following: human adaptation to climate change, climate migration, political ecology, environmental sustainability, hazards and vulnerability, the effects of climate change on human health and/or historical geographies of any of the above.
Specialization in a region of the Global South.
Strong record of, or potential for, external funding and desire to collaborate on interdisciplinary research teams.
Demonstrated effectiveness in, or strong preparation for, university geography teaching and desire to develop new advanced geography courses in area of research specialization.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Department Information
The Department of History and Geography (https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/liberal-arts/departments/history) offers three Bachelor’s degree plans, a minor in Geography, and numerous other minor options at the undergraduate level; at the graduate level, the Department offers M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in History, as well as a graduate certificate in Archival Administration. Along with offering core-compliant courses in geography and US history to students from across the University, we have over 300 majors and over 60 graduate students. Our award-winning faculty offer courses that span the globe and encompass historical eras from the early modern era to our own.
The College of Liberal Arts houses twelve departments in Humanities, Social Sciences, and Fine Arts, as well as programs in Medical Humanities, Disability Studies and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
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EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu .
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 09/01/2025
Open Date 08/07/2024
Review Start Date 10/07/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/29232 and submit the following materials:
Required Documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, including how you approach geography pedagogy, your use of GIS and spatial analysis in research and teaching, and plans for securing external funding in future research.
Contact information for 3 references.
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to Dr. Andy Milson, search committee chair at milson@uta.edu .
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta .
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