Tenure Track Faculty, Geography, Environment

Tenure Track Faculty, Geography, Environment & Spatial Analysis (Geospatial Analysis)


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Vacancy Announcement

Faculty Tenure-Track Position

Starting in August 2022

Department of Geography, Environment & Spatial Analysis

JOB # 2223-02

Humboldt State University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) that strives to foster an equitable and inclusive community that supports our students of diverse backgrounds. HSU is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state.

DESCRIPTION: Humboldt State University's Department of Geography, Environment & Spatial Analysis invites applications for an academic year tenure-track faculty position in Geospatial Analysis, with emphasis in one or more of the following: planning, climate change, ecosystem services, migration, social and climate justice, sustainability, hazards, natural disasters and risk management, applications of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), and/or other applied coupled human-natural systems applications.

As an institution, HSU is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, student- centered practices and policies that fully engage the campus community. The ideal candidate will share HSU's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives.

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, and students who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS: We seek to fill this position at the Assistant Professor rank; however, rank and salary are dependent on the appointee's qualifications and experience. The current California State University Salary Schedule is available at: http://www.humboldt.edu/aps/docs/salary/Salary-Schedule.pdf

Humboldt State University provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found at: http://www.humboldt.edu/forms/node/934.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) in Geography or related field from an accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment. ABD will be considered. If ABD, degree requirements must be completed by August 2022.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Experience using and/or teaching the use of geospatial data and analysis methods to solve applied geographic problems;
  
• Experience, or potential for, effective teaching using a variety of pedagogies;
  
• Commitment to and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of
  individuals from diverse backgrounds;
  
• Record of, or potential for, involving students in research and scholarly activity; and
  
• Interest and ability to teach a broad range of courses (major, general education, etc.).
  
  Preferred qualifications for this position include:
  
• Experience, or potential for, engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration with other academic programs across
  colleges;
  
• Experience, or potential for, the development of online learning experiences;
  
• Experience, or potential for, integrating diverse groups of undergraduate and graduate students into research
  projects;
  
• Capacity to engage in grant writing activities; and
  
• Research interest in applied coupled human-natural systems applications.
  
  At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. For information on the University policy on support for non-immigrant probationary faculty visa acquisition, please visit the Faculty Immigration Resources page: https://extended.humboldt.edu/international-programs/immigration/faculty.
  
  Evidence of degree(s) is required at time of hire.
  
  PROFESSIONAL DUTIES: Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research record. Instructional assignments may include geospatial and geography courses. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students.
  
  The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching; research, scholarship, and creative activity; and service to the University, profession and to the community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions. Probationary faculty are typically provided ongoing mentorship to be a successful member of the faculty. During the first two years of the probationary period, teaching responsibilities will be reduced by approximately one course each semester. The reduced teaching load supports the establishment of research, scholarship and/or creative activities required for retention, tenure, and promotion.
  
  Humboldt State also continues to build unique and innovative learning opportunities for students, bridging the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. HSU is a leader in “learning communities” that build relationships between students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community. These communities incorporate environmental and social responsibility.
  
  GENERAL INFORMATION: For more information, please visit: https://geography.humboldt.edu/
  Humboldt State University sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi'ni (over in the woods). The Humboldt State University campus in Northern California is in close proximity to several thriving Native American tribes and communities. Humboldt State currently has the largest percentage of Native American students in the CSU system and has over 30 Native American faculty and staff many from local area California Indian tribes. HSU is home to a number of leading Native American programs including the Indian Tribal Education and Personnel Program (ITEPP) and the Indian Natural Resource, Science and Engineering Program (INRSEP). There are also many opportunities at HSU to conduct research, teaching and community work on Native American history and cultures in Special Collections at the HSU library. The Humboldt Room in the Library has fantastic resources for tribally focused archive materials from the region. HSU strives to build a supportive and inclusive Native community and engages with Native communities through various initiatives and opportunities like the annual California Indian Big Time and Indigenous People's Week and a chance to network with other faculty and staff as part of the HSU Council of American Indian Faculty and Staff.
  For more information, please visit: www.humboldt.edu/nasp
  
  APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should submit the following materials through Interfolio:
  
  Click here to apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/100600
  
  
• Letter of Application;
  
• Curriculum Vitae;
  
• Statement of teaching philosophy; including how it relates to supporting students who have been historically
  marginalized and/or minoritized
  (2-page limit)
  
• Diversity Statement, include your understanding of the barriers facing Black, Indigenous, and other people of
  Color (BIPOC) in higher education and your past and/or future contributions to inclusive student success,
  including equitable access and outcomes through teaching and professional or public service. Applicants are
  encouraged to highlight any contributions they have made towards the inclusivity of students from the LGBTIQ+ community. (2 page limit);
  
• Statement of research interests (2-page limit);
  
• Teaching evaluations, if available;
  
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); and
  
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
  
  Additional application materials may be requested at a later time.
  
  Please direct any questions pertaining to this position, the Department of Geography, Environment & Spatial Analysis, or Humboldt State University to:
  
  Rosemary Sherriff, Search Committee Chair
  Department of Geography, Environment & Spatial Analysis
  Humboldt State University
  One Harpst Street
  Arcata, California 95521-8299
  Phone: (707) 826-3946
  Email: gesa.search@humboldt.edu
  
  APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than January 30, 2022. Early response is encouraged.
  
  
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  Application Instructions
  
  
  For more information and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3180875
  
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