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www.calpolyjobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=166296
Requisition Number
104582
Position Title
Instr Fac AY
Job Posting Title
Instructional Faculty AY
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Working Title
Assistant Professor in Geography
Full / Part Time
Full-Time
If part-time, indicate time base
Appointment Duration / End Date:
Initial two-year appointment subject to renewal
Department
CLA-Social Sciences (108600)
College / Division
CLA-College of Liberal Arts
Salary Range
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Pay Basis
Monthly
Pay Plan
Academic Year
Position Description GEOGRAPHY - Full-time, academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geography, in the Social Sciences Department, College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, to begin September 13, 2018. The assistant professorship in geography would be associated with the anthropology-geography program in the Department of Social Sciences. The position requires expertise in geospatial technologies related to environmental and/or social applications. Regional specialization is open, but a focus on Africa or Asia is preferred. PhD in Geography or closely related discipline from an accredited institution or international equivalent is required at the time of appointment. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered, but must provide proof that the doctorate was completed prior to the start of appointment.
Teaching assignments include courses in human-environment interactions, GIS, remote sensing, general education courses in Geography, and specialized courses designed by the candidate. Ability to offer courses in advanced GIS, remote sensing, and cartography is preferred. The typical teaching load is 12 units per quarter, with correspondingly reasonable research/scholarship and service expectations, and with a significant reduction in course load in the first one to two years to help establish an active program of research and professional development. Non-instructional duties include engaging in productive research and scholarship, service, and academic advising. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, or potential for, teaching excellence and scholarly/creative activity at the university level. The College of Liberal Arts is committed to enhancing the diversity and inclusiveness of the campus community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to this goal in their teaching and scholarly work are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experiences in these areas. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Cal Poly is committed to the teacher-scholar model. As teachers, faculty are expected to exhibit strong pedagogical skills and to remain proficient and current in their disciplines. As scholars, faculty should be engaged in scholarly work that is of very high quality as evidenced by external peer review. As colleagues, it is appropriate for faculty to perform service activities at all levels of the University. Faculty should build collaborative relationships across the University and with colleagues at other universities.
Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only)
Required Qualifications / Specialized Skills
PhD in Geography or closely related discipline from an accredited institution or international equivalent is required at the time of appointment. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered, but must provide proof that the doctorate was completed prior to the start of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
Special Conditions (Staff)
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.
This is offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it was discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
Faculty employees who wish to apply for permanent residency will be responsible for retaining an immigration attorney. All filing and attorney's fees will be incurred by the faculty member.
Pre-Employment Conditions (Staff)
Background / Fingerprint
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Job Open Date
09-25-2017
Job Close Date
Review Begin Date
10-27-2017
How to Apply To apply, please visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG, complete a required online faculty application, and apply to Requisition #104582. Please attach to your electronic application a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript copy, and other required materials including a statement describing how your teaching, research and/or service at Cal Poly will demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion (attach to the requisition under "Other"). Applicants must be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing application. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the individuals listed by applicants. Official sealed transcript showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment. Materials too large to attach electronically may be mailed to: Geography Search Committee, Department of Social Sciences, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0662. Please specify Requisition #104582 on all documents mailed. Position open until filled. REVIEW BEGIN DATE: October 27, 2017. Applications that are complete by the review begin date will receive full consideration.
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Internal Recruitment Only
No
Projected Start Date (Faculty Only)
09-13-2018
Additional Information Contact Name (Faculty)
Terry Jones
Additional Information Contact Phone (Faculty)
805-756-2752
Additional Information Contact Email (Faculty)
Department Information (Faculty)
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