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Assistant or Associate Professor (Cartographies of Racial Justice)

Employer
Syracuse University
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jul 13, 2021
Posting Details



Job # 075753 Job Title Assistant or Associate Professor (Cartographies of Racial Justice) Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range Commensurate w/ Experience FLSA Status Exempt Hours
As determined by Department Chair. Job Type Full-time Rank Assistant Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description
The Department of Geography and the Environment, the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University seeks to hire a scholar whose research focuses on Cartographies of Racial Justice, with expertise to teach courses in Map Design. This will be a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment.

We seek a scholar whose research and teaching employ digital cartography, geospatial analysis and/or geovisualization to analyze and advocate for racial justice. We are particularly interested in hiring a geographer who is both trained in and able to teach traditional, technology-driven cartography and map design, web mapping and other courses in geospatial analysis and whose research and teaching interests engage areas of critical cartographic scholarship, including (but not limited to): Racial justice; Black geographies; Indigenous/Native American geographies; and/or Latinx geographies. Applicants should demonstrate clear evidence of a strong research program and successful teaching experience (that incorporates commonly used open source and/or proprietary software programs such as but not limited to QGIS, ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Tableau), as well as a demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Qualifications
Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Job Specific Qualifications
In addition to contributing to the Department’s research and teaching concentration in cartography and geospatial technologies, we seek a critical scholar with potential to contribute to initiatives across the Maxwell School and the broader university. Syracuse University’s Community Geography Program makes our Department a leader in publicly engaged scholarship. Opportunities for interdisciplinary research beyond the department include the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs; the Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Cooperation; the Autonomous Systems Policy Institute; the Campbell Public Affairs Institute; the Center for Environmental Policy and Administration; regional programs on the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, the European Union, and others. The Department maintains strong collaborative links with other departments and programs in the Maxwell School, as well as scholars in the Departments of African American Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies, Food Studies, Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Native American and Indigenous Studies program. Syracuse University’s campus adjoins the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry ( SUNY ESF ), and the Department of Geography and the Environment maintains close collaborative relationships with SUNY ESF faculty and students. Responsibilities
Our department is a leading center for cutting-edge, socially relevant research. We also strongly value excellence in teaching, and the successful candidate will be expected to offer both undergraduate and graduate courses. Faculty members normally teach two courses per semester. Physical Requirements Tools/Equipment Application Instructions
For consideration, candidates must complete an online faculty demographic summary (available at http://www.sujobopps.com/) and submit online the following: cover letter; current CV; statements on research, teaching and diversity (maximum of two pages per statement). Please combine files, as only three files can be attached (at a maximum of 2MB each file). Short-listed applicants will be asked to provide names and contact information for three references as well as samples of cartographic and written work, syllabi and/or descriptions of teaching (including software and technologies used).

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive with full consideration given to those received by October 1st, 2021. However, the department will continue to consider applications until this position is filled. Syracuse University is an EO/AA employer. About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu. About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. EEOC
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/87037 Job Posting Date 07/13/2021 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Priority Consideration 10/01/2021 Job Category Faculty Message to Applicants
Candidates must complete an online faculty demographic summary (available at http://www.sujobopps.com/) and attach online the following: a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and teaching statement. In addition, applicants will be required to provide the full email address and contact information for three references. Letters of reference will be solicited for a small pool of the most competitive candidates.

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, with priority consideration given to those received by October 1, 2021; however, the department will continue to consider applications until this position is filled.

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