Assistant Professor of Geography
The University of Texas at Arlington

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.

Benefits at UTA:

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CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

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.

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.

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.

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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