Assistant Professor in Human Geography
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Assistant Professor in Human Geography
Category: Academic / Faculty
Department: Sociology and Anthropology
Locations: Pella, IA
Posted: Nov 19, '14
Type: Faculty
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About Central College:
CENTRAL COLLEGEis a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1400 undergraduate students. Guided by its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college community engages in vigorous, free, open inquiry in pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. Central College is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southeast of Des Moines. Please visit the college website at .
Job Description:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time, tenure-line assistant professor appointment, Human Geographer, Department of Sociology and Anthropology beginning August 2015
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS AND TEACHING
Responsibilities: Ph.D. required (ABD considered) in Geography, Anthropology, or related field with experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The successful candidate will be expected to teach human geography courses, world regional geography courses, and develop upper level courses in their area of specialty. Candidates whose interests span interactions of environment and society are especially encouraged to apply.
The position will be housed in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, so the capacity to offer courses in support of those programs, such as Environmental Anthropology, is valued. Areas of interest additionally include but are not limited to health, food policies, sustainability, or urban/regional planning. Successful candidates should be committed to undergraduate teaching and have an understanding of and appreciation for the liberal arts environment. Additionally, candidates will be expected to contribute to program development and assessment, advising and mentoring of students, and engaging in scholarship and service that contributes to the institution and profession.
Student interest in human geography is strong among education and environmental studies majors as well. Central is the first college in Iowa to offer a major in environmental studies, and majors choose from two tracks: environmental science or environmental sustainability. Both tracks include fundamentals of science, economics and politics, plus hands-on laboratory and fieldwork. Central's recently re-accredited education department offers elementary and secondary education majors within a developmental learning model to prepare students to become effective educators. Education is consistently one of the top five most common majors at Central and our placement rates are exceptional; over 50%25%20of our majors earn Master's degrees after graduation.
Although the orientation of the college is the education of the liberal arts students, those majors who have chosen graduate school have achieved considerable success. Central's approach to teaching encourages critical thinking, lucid writing, and collaborative discussion. All majors are strongly encouraged to participate in Central College's study abroad programs so as to gain international experience ( /).
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button. Review of applications will commence 13 January 2015. Please submit the following materials online:
a letter of application relating your qualifications to the position and the college
a curriculum vita
a one-page statement of teaching philosophy
copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Three confidential letters of reference addressing the candidate's qualifications sent electronically to or mailed to: Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty, Central College, 812 University, Pella, Iowa 50219.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
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Central College
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Careers>Search Jobs>Search Results> Job Details
Assistant Professor in Human Geography
Category: Academic / Faculty
Department: Sociology and Anthropology
Locations: Pella, IA
Posted: Nov 19, '14
Type: Faculty
E-mailto a friend
About Central College:
CENTRAL COLLEGEis a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1400 undergraduate students. Guided by its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college community engages in vigorous, free, open inquiry in pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. Central College is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southeast of Des Moines. Please visit the college website at .
Job Description:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time, tenure-line assistant professor appointment, Human Geographer, Department of Sociology and Anthropology beginning August 2015
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS AND TEACHING
Responsibilities: Ph.D. required (ABD considered) in Geography, Anthropology, or related field with experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The successful candidate will be expected to teach human geography courses, world regional geography courses, and develop upper level courses in their area of specialty. Candidates whose interests span interactions of environment and society are especially encouraged to apply.
The position will be housed in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, so the capacity to offer courses in support of those programs, such as Environmental Anthropology, is valued. Areas of interest additionally include but are not limited to health, food policies, sustainability, or urban/regional planning. Successful candidates should be committed to undergraduate teaching and have an understanding of and appreciation for the liberal arts environment. Additionally, candidates will be expected to contribute to program development and assessment, advising and mentoring of students, and engaging in scholarship and service that contributes to the institution and profession.
Student interest in human geography is strong among education and environmental studies majors as well. Central is the first college in Iowa to offer a major in environmental studies, and majors choose from two tracks: environmental science or environmental sustainability. Both tracks include fundamentals of science, economics and politics, plus hands-on laboratory and fieldwork. Central's recently re-accredited education department offers elementary and secondary education majors within a developmental learning model to prepare students to become effective educators. Education is consistently one of the top five most common majors at Central and our placement rates are exceptional; over 50%25%20of our majors earn Master's degrees after graduation.
Although the orientation of the college is the education of the liberal arts students, those majors who have chosen graduate school have achieved considerable success. Central's approach to teaching encourages critical thinking, lucid writing, and collaborative discussion. All majors are strongly encouraged to participate in Central College's study abroad programs so as to gain international experience ( /).
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button. Review of applications will commence 13 January 2015. Please submit the following materials online:
a letter of application relating your qualifications to the position and the college
a curriculum vita
a one-page statement of teaching philosophy
copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Three confidential letters of reference addressing the candidate's qualifications sent electronically to or mailed to: Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty, Central College, 812 University, Pella, Iowa 50219.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
- Begin Bottom Include ->- if IE 7 > endif ->Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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