The Department of Geography at Rowan University within the School of Earth & Environment seeks a dynamic scholar for a tenure-track leadership position at the Associate or Full Professor level. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Geography or a related field. We seek candidates who address issues of global significance-- established international collaborations are a plus. All research specializations will be considered, however, we have particular interest in those with expertise in the Impact of Climate Change, Environmental Sustainability in its many aspects. Ecosystem/Human System Interactions, Natural Disaster Reduction, Risk Assessment, GIS, Remote Sensing, and Planning for Sustainability.
Scholars hired in the School of Earth & Environment will have superior communication skills and will have demonstrated a deep commitment to sharing their science with the public. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in research, including an established record and future plan for external funding and strong publication history in high-ranking journals, and in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will assume the role of Chair of the Department, pending faculty vote in accordance with university and union policy. Administrative experience in various forms will be considered.
Rowan University is a comprehensive state-designated research institution with approximately 17,000 students. The main campus is located in Glassboro, N.J., 20-miles southeast of Philadelphia, with a branch campus and medical school in Camden and a second medical school in nearby Stratford. The University boasts seven colleges–William G. Rohrer College of Business, Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering and colleges of Communication and Creative Arts, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Performing Arts, and Science and Mathematics, as well as the School of Biomedical Science and Health Professions and the School of Earth and Environment. The School of Earth and Environment was established in 2015 and the Department of Geography is one of three departments in the school, along with Geology and Environmental Science. The School of Earth and Environment is one of several presidential initiatives designed to enhance the research profile of the university and establish the university as a leader in environmental research.
The Department of Geography includes 7 tenure-track faculty members and approximately 200 majors across four undergraduate degree programs: BA Geography, BA Environmental Studies, BS Planning and BS GISc. The department is currently developing complementary graduate degree programs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join an energetic group of faculty committed to providing students with an outstanding undergraduate education, maintaining traditions of collegiality, civic engagement and community outreach while also elevating the stature of the department both regionally and nationally.
Applications must be submitted through our online applicant tracking system. Please submit a single PDF that includes the following items in the order listed: curriculum vitae, letter of interest, names and contact information for three references, and separate statements detailing research agenda and leadership philosophy. Statements should demonstrate a candidate’s potential for integration with Rowan University and specifically the Department of Geography.
Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full time permanent basis. All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.
Review of applications will begin on December 1 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Chairperson of the Search Committee, Dr. John Hasse, Department of Geography, Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 (telephone 856-256-4812, email: hasse@rowan.edu).
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Zachary Christman, PhD
Rowan University
christmanz@rowan.eduChair, Geographic Information Science
and Systems Specialty Group, 2016-2017
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