Assistant Professor Human - Environment Geographer
Title:  Assistant Professor Human - Environment Geographer
Source:  Faculty opportunities
Category:  Other Special Topics
Employer:  OSU Geography is a doctoral-granting department housed in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) with 15 full-time faculty members, about 70 undergraduate majors, and 25 graduate students. The Department offers undergraduate degrees in Geography, Geospati
Deadline:  10/15/2022 12:00:00 AM
Post Date:  10/3/2022 12:00:00 AM
Location:  Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078
Contact:  Any questions may be directed to Dr. Reuel Hanks, Search Committee Chair, reuel.hanks@okstate.edu. Apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/114226
Describe:  The Department of Geography at Oklahoma State University seeks a broadly trained HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT GEOGRAPHER specializing in geographies of food and agriculture for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2023. The ideal candidate will have related expertise in topics such as food security, famine, climate risk, vulnerability, resilience, hazards, GIS, remote sensing, and/or participatory or citizen science. We are open to diverse methods (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed).The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain an externally funded research program that supports OSU’s land grant mission. The Department places a high value on transdisciplinary and community engaged scholarship. Opportunities exist for collaborative research within the Department and through campus initiatives focused on OneHealth, sustainable energy, agricultural innovation, and unmanned aerial systems, among others. We seek candidates who can create inclusive learning environments for our increasingly diverse student population. A commitment to active pedagogy, student success, and excellence in teaching from the lower-division to graduate level is essential. Possible courses may include introductory geography courses, Food Geographies, International Resource Management, Citizen Science, as well as a seminar related to the candidate’s area of specialization. The willingness and ability to teach both in-person and online is preferred. The position also entails service at the department, college, and university level. A PhD in Geography or a related field is expected at the time of appointment. Applicants must submit the following materials: (1) letter of application describing their research and teaching experience and interest in the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of research agenda, (4) statement of teaching philosophy, (5) statement on DEI, and (6) contact information for three professional references. Candidates are encouraged to include evidence of teaching effectiveness such as sample syllabi and/or course evaluations. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2022, however applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The position is contingent upon available funding. Further information is available on the department website: http://www.geog.okstate.edu. Any questions may be directed to Dr. Reuel Hanks, Search Committee Chair, reuel.hanks@okstate.edu. Apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/114226