Full-Time Lecturer in Human Geography job in Burlington
Burlington, Vermont - VT University of Vermont
Employer: | University of Vermont |
Job Ref: | Ref_150075 |
Country: | United States |
State: | Vermont - VT |
City: | Burlington |
Zip Code: | 05405 |
The Department of Geography and Geosciences at University of Vermont invites applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-track lecturer position in human geography to commence in August 2024. The appointment may be renewed. The candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. in the field of Geography or a related discipline. We are particularly interested in a broadly-trained human geographer with interests and teaching experience that support and complement the department’s current areas of expertise. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching excellence in undergraduate, liberal arts education. Successful candidates will be expected to teach introductory courses in human geography and topical and/or methods courses at the intermediate level. Anticipated start date is August 19, 2024.
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. The College of Arts & Sciences has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence; more information can be found at www.uvm.edu/cas. Applicants must submit a separate statement addressing how they plan to contribute to inclusive excellence. The University of Vermont is an educationally purposeful community seeking to prepare students to be accountable leaders in a diverse and changing world. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground. The University The College The Department The Department of Geography and Geosciences (GEO) currently offers undergraduate degrees in Geography (BA), an independently designed major in Geosciences (BA), and a Master’s degree in Geology. Our department includes 15 faculty members. Specialty areas of teaching and research include urban and rural geography, human migration, human-environment interactions, political ecology, geo-humanities, qualitative research methods, geospatial technologies, natural hazards, water resources, climate change, structural geology, tectonics, petrology, environmental geochemistry, minerology, contaminants, and medical geology. Our faculty are also affiliated with degree programs in Environmental Sciences; Environmental Studies; Global and Regional Studies; Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies; Geospatial Technologies, Classics; Critical Race and Ethnic Studies; Food Systems; and the Leahy Honors College. The Community Establishing a diverse and inclusive culture is a priority at the University of Vermont. In fact, UVM holds that diversity and academic excellence are inseparable. Read UVM’s Why Diversity Statement and Our Common Ground values. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Burlington, Vermont is located in the beautiful Lake Champlain region, surrounded by the Green and Adirondack Mountains. It is a great place for families, with excellent public schools and year-round recreational opportunities. It is home to the University of Vermont and three independent colleges that provide an academically stimulating and culturally rich environment. Montreal, Canada and Boston are within easy driving distances. | |
Area of Interest: | Education: Higher-education |
Job Category: | Higher-Ed/Education |
Position type: | Full-Time |
Post Date: | 03/13/24 |