Volume 43, Number 9 • October 2008 In This Issue Presidential Plenary to Explore Future of Water in American West

ater may well turn out to W be the oil of the 21st century. Like From the Meridian ...... 2 oil, water is crucial to President’s Column ...... 3 the world economy. Members of Note ...... 4 Washington Monitor ...... 9 Unlike oil, water is Of Note ...... 11 also absolutely vital to MacDonald Gober Powell Rinne New Appointments ...... 13 life itself. Like oil, its Forthcoming in supply is coming under AAG Journals ...... 14 enormous strain. Unlike oil, that strain results not future of water in the western part of the United Grants & Awards ...... 14 only from economic growth but also from pol- States, specifically in the region spanning southern Geographic Centers ...... 14 lution, shoddy infrastructure, and, imminently, Nevada, southern California, and northern Op-Ed ...... 15 redistribution as a result of global warming. Arizona. Specialty Group News ...... 16 The 2009 Presidential Plenary at the AAG Award Deadlines...... 17 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas will explore the Continued on page 10 Jobs in Geography ...... 18 Grants & Competitions ...... 36 Call for Papers ...... 36 Books Received ...... 37 Quarter Century ...... 37 Las Vegas, Water, and the West Corrections ...... 37 Events ...... 39 nyone with an interest in water resource to various musical selections. This water attrac- issues in the American West has to make tion was designed by Wet Designs of Sun Valley, A a point of visiting Las Vegas. One of the California and completed in 1998. In the ten years “must see” attractions in Las Vegas is the musical of their existence the lake and fountains at Bellagio fountains at the Bellagio casino and hotel. Set have become an icon of both the Las Vegas Strip on the Strip in front of and the issues of water scarcity that confront the the resort is an eight- city. As with most things in Las Vegas, when it acre lake and fountain comes to water issues there is both more and less complex with over 1,000 than meets the eye. high-tech water spouts. Across the street from the Fountains of Bellagio Throughout the after- sits the Venetian hotel and casino, which was noon and evening the opened in 1999 and also boasts its own extrava- Fountains of Bellagio gant water feature in the form of a navigable canal provide astounding water displays choreographed Continued on page 6 CREDIT: GLEN MACDONALD The lake and fountains at the Bellagio have become icons since their Deadline for Annual Meeting Abstracts: October 16. completion in 1998. See article at right. Las Vegas is the site of the 2009 AAG Annual Meeting. www.aag.org/annualmeetings. Submit yours today at www.aag.org/annualmeeting

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AAG Newsletter “Sustainable Greening” of the Association of American of the AAG Geographers am reluctant to place the now ubiquitous sidered effort to “do the right thing” (which marketing terms, greening and sustain- I think we all want to do), some of the most able, in the title of this column. With significant greening results we have seen have Douglas Richardson, Publisher I everyone from oil companies to politi- been driven also by our efforts to achieve and Managing Editor cal candidates and timber companies to greater efficiency in our operations (e.g., see Jim Ketchum, Editor Wal-Mart exhorting us all to become Richardson, “Building a Foundation for the AAG Voice 202-234-1450 greener and more sustainable by buying AAG’s Future,” AAG Newsletter, January 2007). AAG Fax 202-234-2744 their product, these terms One example is the [email protected] are perhaps in need of what comprehensive replace- www.aag.org used to be known as “opera- ment at the AAG of tional definition.” paper-based and US USPS 987-380 ISSN 0275-3995 Nevertheless, it cannot be Mail document transport denied that most other orga- systems with digital and The AAG Newsletter ISSN nizations including Exxon online transaction systems 0275-3995 is published monthly with Mobil are by now well ahead that have resulted in July/August combined, by the Associa- of the AAG in systemati- massive reduction of paper tion of American Geographers, 1710 cally trumpeting their green used and energy consumed 16th Street NW, Washington, DC image and the need for the for transportation asso- 20009-3198. The cost of an annual rest of us to become more ciated with mailing and Richardson subscription is $25.00 The subscription green like them. I hope shipping of formerly hard price is included in the annual dues of you will forgive me for not copy materials. In nearly the Association. Not available to non- having kept apace of Shell Oil and the every area of its operations the AAG now members. Periodicals postage paid in others in boasting about our greening conducts its business online. For example, Washington, DC. All news items and activities at the AAG, and also for not in Membership Management, one of our letters, including job listings, should be seizing the opportunity of this column to largest operations areas, instead of paper sent to the Editor at the address below develop here a “green marketing strategy” membership forms and records, AAG or to [email protected]. for the AAG “brand” and to urge others to members may now join the AAG, renew All Newsletter materials must arrive follow the example of our rhetoric. their membership, update their address at the Association office by the 1st of As with most things, however, it is easier changes and submit payments for mem- to talk about greening than to do some- bership fees all online, with almost no use the month preceding the month of the thing about it. So, instead of a new vision, of printed paper forms, envelopes, paper publication. This includes job listings. I hope this mere description of some of the checks, or energy intensive shipping of all Material will be published on a space things we are actually doing will suffice to these items back and forth by mail trucks. available basis and at the discretion of address this issue, and inform our members Similarly, for our large Annual Meetings the editorial staff. of the many common sense ways we try almost all attendee registrations, field trips, When your address changes, please to be a good organizational citizen at the workshops, and related event payments notify the Association office immedi- AAG with regard to the environment. now also occur mainly through paperless, ately. Six weeks notice is necessary During the last several years, without a online systems. An enormous reduction in to ensure uninterrupted delivery of lot of fanfare or chest-thumping, the AAG paper usage also occurs through the custom AAG publications. To assist the AAG has been steadily attempting, in plain abstract submission software we designed office in your address change, include terms, to reduce waste, save on supplies, and had developed exclusively for AAG. the address label with your change of recycle materials, and in the process also In addition to automating the abstract sub- address. save energy (both human and fossil) and mission and session organization process, Postmaster: Send address changes to become more efficient (thus also saving the AAG now also publishes its Annual to AAG Newsletter, 1710 16th Street money, which we regularly recycle for Meeting Abstracts book on CD, with only NW, Washington, DC 20009-3198, or projects on behalf of geography). a few copies printed in paper book form for [email protected]. While many of the long-standing those who request these in advance. In most “greening” activities (e.g. recycling paper, etc.) by the AAG have taken place as a con- Continued on page 5

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Our Own House and the World

oltaire famously admonished his read- But the problem is bigger than the ques- and keep up to date. What is happening in ers that it is difficult to know the world tions of appealing curricula or the quality Moscow no longer helps as much in under- V without leaving your own house. Of of teaching in any one country. In Italy, standing what is going on in Prague. Another course, to travel does not mean the same for example, similar concerns have recently trend is time-space compression which accord- thing as to know anything about where you surfaced. The President of the Italian Associa- ing to some means the “death of distance” as go. In the era of low-cost airline travel many tion of Geography Teachers, Gino De Vecchis, everywhere becomes alike. This too doesn’t people travel all over without necessar- responded to a reporter from the national daily bear much examination if you think in terms ily learning much of anything about where newspaper La Repubblica who had encountered of how much more important local differences they go. Voltaire was exceptional. At one the Ofsted report in terms remarkably close have become in determining access to jobs, time, the teaching of geography in schools to those in that document. schools, and public facilities, and universities was designed to compensate The article (January 18, 2008) etc. Finally, people’s rapport to a degree for the fact that most people had the evocative title: “And with their surroundings must stay at home for economic reasons and for our students Pistoia is in has also changed because because travel in itself wasn’t the solution to Nebraska.” The issue, as De of the increased elasticity learning about the world. In many places Vecchis made clear and we all of connections with others over the past year a number of commentators know only too well, isn’t about at a distance. The Internet of various sorts have drawn attention to the knowing place names, having and the Worldwide Web need to reinvigorate the teaching of geogra- a sense of direction, or being are exhibit A. Yet, research phy for a changing world and to clearly state able to read a map. These are shows how much people still its relevance for any adequate understand- all undoubtedly good things. depend on local social inter- ing of that world. Travel is undoubtedly a It is also not only about the actions and in fact define good thing but it is never enough in itself to value of knowing that Iran is Agnew themselves increasingly in understand what it is that you are experienc- next door to Iraq, and that localized terms. For all these ing when you go somewhere. Georgia is adjacent to Russia, before pursuing reasons the teaching of geography needs to In Britain, a country we often look to as policies that seem ignorant of these facts. change but, as Diamanti suggests, it is pre- a paragon in the teaching of geography, the This is also a good thing. It is much more cisely because of them that people think they national “schools watchdog” or regulatory about knowing how to frame the world in don’t now need to know any. agency (Ofsted, www.ofsted.gov.uk) issued a terms of its major socio-geographical divisions Michael Palin (of Monty Python and PBS report in January 2008 on “Geography in the and inequalities, about knowing something travelogue fame) is quoted in the British Schools” which shows that much teaching of of global military power and the hierarchy Ofsted report on why we need to be taught the subject is “mediocre” and the actual provi- of states, about understanding how human geography. Most of us will never just “pick sion of teaching geography is declining at all economic activity is producing changes in the it up.” He says: levels. Some of the problem, the report says, world’s climates, and understanding how the You can travel the seas, poles and lies in curricula which fail to engage students world’s physical geography works in terms of deserts, and see nothing. To really with current “geographical issues such as biophysical processes and the impacts they understand the world, you need to get floods, rising sea levels, conflict resolution, have on human settlement and development. under the skin of the people and places. famines and trade disputes.” The decline An Italian sociologist and journalist, Ilvo In other words, learn about geography. of fieldwork because of health and safety Diamanti, explains the current lack of atten- I can’t imagine a subject more relevant concerns and a “little England” mentality tion to thinking geographically and teaching in schools. We’d all be lost without it… among many students further compound the it well in terms of a number of recent global Geography is the subject which holds problem. In 2006, the British government did trends. As he says, we must fight back. The the key to our future. begin a new program to improve geography future depends on it. One trend is the ending teaching in the schools. The plan’s initiatives of the geopolitical equilibrium of the Cold Learning, like charity, begins at home… include a website where teachers can go to War which gave the world a settled form and in school. find fresh ideas for lessons that cover many and regional divisions and fixed borders that of the issues mentioned in the report (www. provided a ready template for teaching. Now John Agnew geographyteachingtoday.org.uk). you need to know more geographical details [email protected]

For details on the 2009 Presidential Plenary, “The Future of Water in the American West,” see page 1.

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AAG Publishes New Resources for Teaching Spatial Thinking

ith funding from the U.S. Depart- hierarchies, spatial transitions, site and situ- downloadable packets of workshop mate- ment of Education’s FIPSE pro- ation, and many others. rials for teacher professional development W gram, the AAG has developed Each unit is supported by notes for teachers in geography, math, science, and history. a “Teaching Geography” CD-ROM and that explain each spatial concept and how it The workshop materials were developed website to support instruction in spatial may be used to develop classroom presenta- in collaboration with the National Council thinking at all levels of education. tions and student activities. The CD also for Geographic Education with input from The CD is included in the second edition provides examples of student activities to help science, math, and social studies educators. of Teaching Geography (Guilford Press) by teachers get started, as well as a complete set Sample CD units and ordering informa- Phil Gersmehl, yet it also acts as a com- of state geography standards. tion are available at www.aag.org/tgmg. pletely independent, stand-alone resource. Earlier drafts of the CD materials were Single copies are available for $25.00, and Through 80 interactive multimedia units, extensively tested by K-12 teachers, college a lab pack of ten copies is $200.00. For the CD illustrates key modes of spatial geography faculty, and educational methods additional information about the “Teaching thinking and how these are used by geogra- instructors. The result is a bounty of content Geography” CD and website, please contact phers to examine environmental, political, that can help geography educators and those Susan Gallagher ([email protected]). social, and economic issues in major world training teachers at all levels of education. regions. Concepts include pattern analysis, In addition, the companion website offers

Members of Note

Michael Leitner, Associate Professor in CaGIS contributors can be found at www. for the ongoing international trial on the the Department of Geography at Louisi- cartogis.org. Cambodian genocide. ana State University, has been appoint- ed Editor of the journal Cartography and Working through the United Nations and Lieutenant Colonel Steve Oluic has been Geographic Information Science, a publication of the Documentation Center of Cambodia, promoted to Associate Professor in the Depart- the Cartography and Geographic Informa- James Tyner, Professor of Geography and ment of Geography and Environmental Engi- tion Society (CaGIS). Jeong Chang “JC” founder of the Cambodian Justice Project neering at the U.S. Military Academy, West Seong, of the Department of Geosciences at Kent State University, has arranged for Point, New York. Currently, Oluic assists the at the University of West Georgia, has been the Institute of Applied Linguistics at Kent Iraqi Department of Border Enforcement in appointed Associate Editor. Guidelines for State University to translate documents fulfilling their border security operations.

AAG Disability Fund In Memory of Todd Reynolds he AAG has established the AAG Disability Fund in memory of Todd Reynolds. The purpose of the fund is to expand support to geographers with disabilities to participate in the AAG and its Annual Meetings. Examples of the kinds of T activities that the fund will support include but are not limited to: providing financial assistance with travel, accommo- dations, registration, or related expenses for graduate or undergraduate students with disabilities to participate in professional meetings of the AAG; covering the cost of additional special services at AAG meetings to increase accessibility for attendees with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses; conducting dissemination or other activities around AAG events and activities to expand accessibility more broadly to geographers with special needs. Donations may be made by check. Checks should be written to the AAG with a note in the memo line designating the AAG Disability Fund/Todd Reynolds. Mailing address: AAG, 1710 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009-3198. For further inquiries, please contact Candida Mannozzi, [email protected].

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“Sustainable Greening” of the AAG from page 2 years, field trip guides and local meeting pub- interested. Plans are in place for expanding to receive their AAG journals online only lications are published online rather than in these efforts at future annual meetings. rather than in both hard copy and online. hard-copy. Furthermore, nearly all follow-up AAG employees are also encouraged AAG members may make this choice when correspondence, confirmation, receipts, etc., and financially rewarded to commute to joining the AAG or when renewing their for both Annual Meetings and Membership work by using public transportation, with a membership, or can request this change at are handled online rather than through paper program in which AAG pays for employees’ any time, including now, by contacting Laura and energy-intensive mailing and shipping. expenses of commuting on the Washington Miller of the AAG staff at [email protected], or Our Publications Department has also seen Metro public transportation system (all 202-234-1450, ext. 131. AAG members who very substantial decreases in paper resource subways, commuter trains, and busses). wish to access the AAG journals online may usage and shipping energy usage through This very substantial employee benefit, for do so from any location in the world simply fully automating online our AAG journals’ which the AAG covers the full cost, is also by logging onto the AAG website. article submission, peer review and publication considered tax-free to the employee. The Second, starting with this issue, the AAG preparation processes. Other, smaller areas of program helps save gas, reduce pollution newsletter will be printed exclusively on cer- operations have also seen similar but propor- of automobile commuting, and relieve con- tified recycled paper, despite its somewhat tionately more modest savings of resources. gestion in downtown Washington, DC. higher cost. The quality of the recycled For example, the AAG grants, awards, and Of course, the AAG also engages in a paper of this issue is closely comparable to honors programs are all now managed online, broad range of general conservation measures, the new paper which was previously used rather than through receiving, reproducing such as extensive recycling of materials such for the AAG newsletter. We trust that any and re-shipping large packets of applications as printer ink cartridges, batteries, newspa- minor difference in the paper quality will materials back and forth to selection commit- pers, office paper, books, cans, bottles, file be acceptable to AAG members, given the tees around the nation. folders, etc. We now maintain twice as many environmental trade-offs. We hope you will Collectively, massive reductions in the trash bins devoted to recycled materials as enjoy this inaugural recycled paper issue, use of paper and in energy intensive mailing for general trash. At AAG annual meetings, and note that the ink colors are unchanged and shipping have been achieved at the AAG plastic name badges, tote bags, and other and unfaded: still bright green! during the past five years through automating supplies are collected and reused or recycled. While I have not attempted to provide Membership, Publications, Annual Meeting, Long-standing energy conservation measures in this column the much needed operational and many other areas of operations. include insulating windows and doors with definition of the term “greening,” I hope I In the communications area, the AAG has special shades and weather stripping, regulat- might at least have achieved an “operational adopted new technologies to foster distance ing temperature in the building on evenings description” of some of the many greening learning, meetings, and research project coor- and weekends; and installation of newer, activities underway at the AAG. We take the dination, thus lessening travel. We now regu- more efficient heating and air conditioning goals of supporting the environment through larly use Skype for conferencing and working equipment. Recently, we had the roofs of our our work at the AAG seriously, and despite meetings involving colleagues and collabora- office building coated with special reflective substantial progress made so far there is, of tion in Africa, Latin America, and throughout coating to reduce heat absorption and save on course, much more that we as an organiza- the U.S. At our Annual Meetings, we have air conditioning energy usage. tion might realistically and cost effectively begun to create podcasts and downloadable do—while not losing sight of our overarch- video recordings of selected proceedings at New AAG Green Initiatives ing AAG mission to support geography—in our annual meetings, to make these available In addition to the many green activities the realm of “greening.” I look forward to to those who may not be able to physi- and programs already underway at the AAG, receiving your ideas and to working together cally attend our meetings. During our recent some of which are described above, with with you to make continued progress in meeting in Boston, for example, we recorded this column I am also pleased to announce greening the AAG in future years. presentations by speakers such as Jeffrey two new AAG actions designed to help the Sachs and Noam Chomsky, and made these environment. First, beginning this month, Doug Richardson available both online and on DVD for those AAG members wishing to do so may elect [email protected]

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Las Vegas, Water, and the West from page 1 complete with tourist-filled gondolas. year from more northerly valleys A short distance up the Strip you will by securing groundwater rights and find a tropical lake surrounding a faux by using a pipeline system extend- volcano at the Mirage and a large ing beyond 300 miles. These efforts lagoon with a square-rigged sailing echo another place and time. In vessel at Treasure Island. These latter the early 20th century, the czar of two water features as well as the Foun- the Los Angeles Department of tains at Bellagio all owe their existence Water and Power, William Mulhol- to the legendary casino developer land, built an aqueduct to transport Steve Wynn. Once you have taken water 223 miles from the Owens in these and the other water features Valley in eastern California to feed

along the Strip you may want to walk CREDIT: GLEN MACDONALD the growth of southern Califor- across the street from the Bellagio and The 66-acre City Center construction site. nia. The resentment of the rural ascend to the top of the ersatz Eiffel population of Owens Valley was Tower in front of the Paris Las Vegas hosted over 39 million visitors last year. portrayed in the Academy Award-winning casino and hotel. From the observation The greater Las Vegas area, which includes film Chinatown (1972). Similarly, resent- platform near the top of the 540 foot the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, North ment exists among some rural Nevadans tower, which was built in 1999, you can Las Vegas, Boulder City and portions of and Utahans regarding the new “Las Vegas get a panoramic view of the Strip and the unincorporated Clark County, supports a water grab.” Las Vegas metropolitan region. It is a view residential population of that encapsulates the water issues faced by about two million people the city. and has grown by almost a factor of 10 since 1970, A View of the Arid West from when the total population the Eiffel Tower was around 270,000. All From the top of the Paris casino’s Eiffel this is being accommodated Tower you can see the thousands of hotel in a valley that receives an rooms along the Strip as well as many of average of only about four the water features and pools associated with inches of precipitation per them. You can also see the mass of cranes year. In fact, Las Vegas has that are being used to construct more seen some years when less accommodations, condominiums and retail than one inch of precipita- space in the vicinity. The most striking tion has fallen. Las Vegas construction project is the new City Center occupies some of the driest between the Bellagio and the Monte Carlo, CREDIT: GLEN MACDONALD desert lands in the United The top of the white band indicates maximum water capacity for Lake Mead. which sprawls over 66 acres and will have States. Capacity is currently down to 50 percent. hundreds of hotel rooms and condos plus retail space and entertainment facilities Chinatown Take Two There is, however, another huge source when completed. The current construction To support its current population of of water right at the very edge of the activity around this ultra-modern complex residents and visitors, not to mention Las Vegas metropolitan region. If at all is almost as interesting as any of the casino sustaining its growth, Las Vegas must possible, rent a car and take an early attractions. It is worth a look from ground turn to water supplies beyond its own morning drive southeastward, past the new level on the Strip, where it occupies about precipitation. One source lies beneath the subdivisions of Boulder City and on to one a quarter of a mile of prime frontage. desert floor in the form of groundwater. of the true wonders of the world – Hoover Further in the distance you can see the However, groundwater withdrawals in Dam. Completed in 1936 after about five sprawl of the growing suburbs of greater the Las Vegas Valley long ago exceeded years of construction and towering over Las Vegas – including some green splotches sustainable levels and by the 1990s land- 700 feet, Hoover Dam holds back the huge representing the over 40 golf courses found surface subsidence on the order of six feet Lake Mead reservoir. With a capacity of in the region. Finally, beyond the ring of was reported by the USGS. Since 1991, almost 30 million acre-feet of water (one remarkable urban and suburban growth you the determined and savvy General Manager AF equals 325,851.42 U.S. gallons), Lake can see the sweeping arid desert of southern of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, Mead would seem to be an easy solution Nevada. Therein lies the problem. Las Patricia Mulroy, has worked to eventually Vegas has over 132,000 hotel rooms and tap up to 65 billion gallons of water per Continued on page 7

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Las Vegas, Water, and the West from page 6 to the Vegas water conundrum. Indeed, suggest the true average is closer to 15-16 and other water uses at those two proper- Las Vegas gets about 90% of its drinking million AF. Simply put, more Colorado ties. Oh, and those lakes and fountains water from the Colorado River. However, River water is allocated than the river along the Strip – interestingly it has been there are two problems. First, when the actually has. Second, since about 2000 the estimated that the hotels and casinos use laws governing the allocation of Colorado Southwest and the Colorado Basin have only about 7% of the region’s consumed River water were drafted in the 1920s, experienced a somewhat prolonged and water. Thanks to conservation measures, southern Nevada was sparsely populated almost continuous drought. This “perfect since the late 1980s per capita water and it seemed clear that the state would drought” has produced a decreased supply consumption has declined from about 350 not require much of the river’s water. So, of water from the upper Colorado Basin gallons per day to around 255 gallons. Nevada was allocated a tiny fraction of and increased demand from the lower The Authority can claim that conservation only 300,000 AF, compared to 4.4 million basin. The Colorado River and Lake efforts between 2002 and 2007 have saved AF to California – an imbalance in alloca- Mead, despite their proximity, remain up to 15 billion gallons. tion that is rued today by Patricia Mulroy elusive solutions for thirsty Las Vegas. However, many of the easy fixes have and her colleagues at the Southern Nevada now been completed and the Southern Water Authority. When Your Best May Not Be Not Nevada Water Authority projects per That is not the only problem, however. Good Enough capita use dropping by only about 10 Standing on Hoover Dam and looking over Another critical area for water resource gallons of water per day by 2035. So, even the waters of Lake Mead, you will notice sustainability in Las Vegas lies in conserva- though Las Vegas can boast of innovative a deep white ring around the reservoir. tion. Here, there have been some notable and effective conservation measures, that This ring rises about 100 feet above the gains and innovations. In the arid West, alone will not solve the water crunch, par- present water line. The top of that white maintenance of lawns can place a huge ticularly if, as seems likely, global warming band marks maximum water capacity for demand on water resources. It has been will exacerbate water scarcity in the arid Lake Mead. In the summer of 2008, the estimated that 60% to 70% of domestic West. Many aspects of the history of reservoir was at less than 50% capacity. water use in Las Vegas is for lawns. To the American West have been shaped by The decline in water levels at Lake Mead curb this, residents face restrictions on water scarcity. It is likely that some of the can be attributed to two causes. First, watering and since 1999 have been paid biggest challenges in the western water when the allocation of Colorado River to remove lawns and xeroscape instead. saga may be played out in the near future, was drafted in 1922, it was assumed that Low flow water appliances are widely and Las Vegas stands at center stage. the average flow of the Colorado River used in residences and hotels. Employing was around 17 million AF. Observations recycled water for displays, golf courses Glen M. MacDonald of flow throughout the 20th and early and other non-potable uses is the norm. UCLA 21st century, coupled with tree-ring based Steve Wynn built water recycling plants [email protected] reconstructions of hydroclimatology and at Mirage and Treasure Island early in the river flow for the past 400 to 1,000 years 1990s to supply the lagoons, fountains

AAG Welcomes Matt Hamilton

he AAG welcomes Matt worked in several small rural he learned to speak Spanish, Guaraní, and Hamilton as Develop- communities, introducing Portuguese. T ing Regions Membership income-generating activities Matt received his BA from Dartmouth Coordinator. Matt will be work- that supported broader sus- College (2005) where he majored in Gov- ing to support AAG programs tainability goals, such as bee- ernment (International Relations concen- and initiatives abroad, includ- keeping and the production tration) and minored in Earth Science. ing the Developing Regions of seeds used to improve soils. Among his favorite classes was a course Membership Program, Jour- He then worked for a conser- on food and geography taught by Susanne nals Exchange Program, and Hamilton vation research association in Freidberg. Before graduating college, Matt MyCOE, among others. Brazil where he focused on served as an intern at the AAG. Prior to joining the AAG, Matt served encouraging subsistence farmers to estab- Matt enjoys hiking, fishing and playing as a Peace Corps volunteer in Paraguay. He lish biological corridors. While overseas, bluegrass music.

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PAIGH Celebrates 80th Anniversary

he Pan American Institute of Geo- by Mark L. DeMulder, President, PAIGH and scientific activities. To this end, the graphy and History (PAIGH) com- National Section of The United States Pan American Agenda Working Group T memorated the 80th anniversary of and AAG member, who read a congratula- met the day following the 80th celebration, the founding of the organization with a tory letter in Spanish on behalf of the along with the National Delegations and ceremony and celebration on June 24, AAG, signed by Douglas Richardson and Commission representatives. The members 2008 at their office headquarters in Mexi- Patricia Solís. The letter expressed con- of the Working Group are Héctor Pena, co City, Mexico. gratulations for PAIGH’s accomplishments Argentina; Adalberto Santana, Mexico; Delegates from many of the nations in the over the past eight decades and reiterated Luiz Paulo Souto Fortes, Brazil; and Mark American hemisphere attended, including the association’s commitment toward joint DeMulder, USA. dignitaries, representatives of the national collaboration, strengthening the discipline The purpose of the working group is to sections, and representatives from the of geography together, and fostering rela- set forth the scientific agenda for the Insti- commissions for Cartography, Geography, tionships throughout the Americas, with tute for the next decade. The fight against History and Geophysics. PAIGH Secretary the ultimate aim of promoting geography poverty, climate change, the mitigation General Santiago Borrero Mutis welcomed and geographic technologies and support- of the natural disasters, cultural diversity the delegations with opening remarks about ing geographers and geographic institutions within the Americas, among others subjects the history and future of the organization, throughout the hemisphere. were identified as critical topics of import followed by statements by PAIGH to the developing agenda of PAIGH. President, Óscar Aguilar Bulgarelli DeMulder identified five action areas (Costa Rica). Additional talks were to support a program that would presented by Alfonso Quiñónez of address these major issues: 1) work the Organization of American States on a Pan American geospatial stan- (OAS), Carlos García de Alba, dards governance structure; 2) data Director of International Relations of provisioning of the SDI Americas the Secretary of Public Education of and in particular, a focus on those Mexico, and José Antonio Zabalgoitia, data themes that are useful for emer- Director of Hemispheric Affairs of gency response, poverty alleviation, the Secretary for Foreign Relations of health and health services delivery, Mexico. (www.ipgh.org) economic development, cultural Honors and awards were presented preservation, and regional and hemi- in the following categories: 25 Years From left to right: Juan Pablo Prado, Julieta García, Luiz Paulo Fortes, spheric scientific studies; 3) support of Service to PAIGH to Julieta García Elizet Payne, Santiago Borrero (PAIGH Secretary-General), Oscar for human capital resources in each Castelo (Mexico); 50 Years of Service Aguilar, Paula Bruno, and Mark DeMulder. nation to utilize the data and applica- to PAIGH to Dr. Clarence W. “Bud” tions of the SDI; 4) development of Minkel (USA); 2008 Pan American applications, models, and visualiza- Geography Medal to Dr. Pedro Geiger 21st Century Agenda tions to generate solutions to real world (Brazil); 2008 Wallace W. Atwood Prize Beginning in 2003, PAIGH began a problems that our nations face; and 5) to Juan Pablo Prado (Mexico); 2005-2007 process of renewal and growth by prepar- outreach to develop broad awareness of Leopoldo Zea American Thought Prize to ing the Institute to address the challenges and support for the Pan American Agenda. Paula Bruno (Argentina); 2006-2007 Silvio of the 21st century. Currently, PAIGH is The AAG looks forward to continue Zavala Prize on the History of Colonial preparing a Pan-American Agenda for the working toward mutual goals with PAIGH America to Elizet Payne Iglesias (Honduras). decade 2010-2020 in order to enhance the and congratulates the organization on its The AAG was represented at the event innovation and excellence of its technical 80th anniversary.

AAG Annual Meeting Call for Papers The AAG Annual Meeting will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 22-27, 2009. The Call for Papers is available at www.aag.org/annualmeetings/2009. Deadline for the submission of abstracts and sessions is October 16, 2008.

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Washington Monitor

Appropriations Update: receive funding increases once all is said and Obama has had a tough time connecting with Continuing Resolution Likely done. Stay tuned! the state’s working class voters. Nonethe- It has become a familiar game in Washing- less, I think he’ll do enough to hang on. An ton in recent years – as the federal fiscal year The Geography of Election 2008 Obama win. Florida – Now that the Obama/ comes to a close on September 30, Congress As we enter the homestretch of campaign Clinton rift appears to be over, the Democrats scrambles to pass a continuing funding 2008, the presidential election appears to be will dispatch the Clintons heavily throughout resolution (CR) to keep the government in as close as the 2000 and 2004 elections were. Florida. But popular Governor Charlie Crist operation. The CRs, of course, are necessary As happened in those years, the election will (R) is a real asset to McCain. The closest state because of the failure to complete all of the 13 likely turn on the results in a few critical “swing in 2000 won’t be again this year. McCain wins annual appropriations bills that fund federal states”. To this end, I wanted to play pundit by 4-6 percentage points. New Hampshire – programs. Predictably, fiscal year 2009 is and share with you the geography of election The Granite State switched from red to blue in proving to be no exception. As of the time 2008 – including my bold predictions. 2004 and the election of 2006 cemented the of writing, it appears that only a few of the 13 To begin with, the states that appear to trend. While McCain’s maverick image has bills will be enacted by October 1. be safe for one candidate or the other are as always been popular here, I think Obama will The bill most likely to be finished is on follows – Obama States: California, Hawaii, notch a win. Virginia – As a lifelong resident of time is the Defense appropriations bill – a key Washington, Illinois, New York, Vermont, the Old Dominion, I have watched in amaze- priority for the Bush Administration given the Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, ment as the Democrats have broken through ongoing war in Iraq. Congressional Democrats Maryland, Delaware, and the District of in this once-reliably Republican bastion. But are using this to their advantage by seeking a Columbia; McCain States: Alaska, Idaho, Utah, still, no Democratic presidential nominee has favorable CR with increases to several key Arizona, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, won Virginia since 1964. Though Governor programs of interest to geographers and the South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tim Kaine (D) is a major Obama booster, my science community. The thought goes that Texas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mis- gut tells me McCain will win Virginia by less the Democrats would agree to certain provi- sissippi, Alabama, and South Carolina. than a percentage point in the closest race in sions and funding levels the Administration States that are likely to go to one can- the country. is seeking in the Defense bill in return for didate, but could be the site of a surprise – So what does that all mean, you ask? If key concessions in the continuing resolution. Obama States: Oregon, New Mexico, Min- my predictions prove correct – and I’m almost This could also happen with the Homeland nesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Maine, and New certain they won’t – Barack Obama will win Security and Veterans Affairs bills. Jersey; McCain States: Arkansas, Indiana, the election with 291 electoral votes to 247 for Ultimately, the Democrats may seek to West Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia. John McCain. But what would be the conse- extend the CR through January 20th – Inau- The swing states – and my analysis of each: quences for geography of a victory by either guration Day – so that they can finalize Nevada – McCain, of course, is from neigh- candidate? President Bush has been regarded the remaining appropriations bills with the boring Arizona. But the Obama campaign in some quarters as an anti-science President new president. This could prove to be of has made a real western push. Couple that and most experts believe that Senator McCain enormous benefit to Democratic priorities – with some demographic trends towards the would do more to promote science than the especially if Senator Obama is elected. The Democrats, and I believe Obama will win the Bush Administration has. But McCain has not delay would also be advantageous given the state. Colorado – I’ll follow my analysis on gone as far as Senator Obama in promoting election year calendar – Congress is slated Nevada here. Plus, the Democratic conven- research. Obama specifically cited a need to to adjourn on September 26th in order to hit tion site of Denver is a boost for Obama. invest in science and technology in his accep- the campaign trail. The possibility exists, Again, an Obama win. Missouri – Senator tance speech on August 28 – a theme he has however, that Congress will return to Wash- Claire McCaskill (D) is a rising star and a major repeated elsewhere on the trail and highlights ington after the election to finish critical Obama backer. But my gut tells me McCain on his website. It is also worth mentioning business in a lame-duck session. will make a push here in the last few days. A that while neither candidate is a sponsor of So how will research accounts ultimately McCain state. Michigan – Mitt Romney could the Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act, fare in the appropriations process? The have really helped McCain in his native state if the change in Administrations will likely offer National Science Foundation has received he had been added to the ticket. But Michigan an opportunity for some structural changes promising increases of about 13-14 percent has been hit hard by the economy – the issue in a reauthorized version of No Child Left in both the House and Senate appropriations Obama polls the best on. An Obama win. Behind – potentially including funding autho- committees. This would amount to approxi- Ohio – The Buckeye State decided the 2004 rizations for geography education programs. mately $800 million in new funding – on election in favor of President Bush. But like Regardless of the outcome, it should be an top of the increases that occurred in the war Michigan, I think the economy is the top issue exciting fall – enjoy it! supplemental bill. The National Institutes here. Another Obama state. of Health and other research agencies – Pennsylvania – The Keystone State went John Wertman especially the energy sciences – also stand to for the Democrats in 2000 and 2004. But [email protected]

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IGU Election Results

onald F. Abler was South Korean President Michael Meadows, elected President of the Myung-bak Lee was re- University of Cape R International Geographi- elected Secretary General Town, South Africa; cal Union by the IGU General and Treasurer of the IGU Dahe Qin, Academy Assembly at the Union’s recent at the Tunis Congress. Yu of Sciences of the congress in Tunis, Tunisia. Abler was the Secretary General of Peoples Republic is Professor of Geography Emer- the 2000 Seoul International of China; Dietrich itus at Penn State University Geographical Congress and Soyez, University of and Past President and Executive a Vice President of the IGU Köln, Germany. Abler Yu Director Emeritus of the AAG. from 2004 through 2006, Markku Löytönen His term as IGU President began at the when he became Secretary General. His of Helsinki University, Finland was selected conclusion of the Tunis congress and will current term of office will continue through by the outgoing executive committee to continue through the IGU Congress sched- the 12-16 July 2010 IGU Regional Confer- serve a four-year term as an IGU Vice Presi- uled for Köln, Germany in August 2012. ence in Tel Aviv, Israel. dent in place Adalberto Vallega, who died Abler has been active in the IGU since Eight other members of the IGU Execu- in November 2005. Löytönen has been a 1976. Prior to his election as President he tive Committee were elected or re-elected Vice President of the IGU since the Seoul was a charter member of the IGU’s Study by the general assembly in Tunis: Irasema Congress in 2000. Group/Commission on the Geography of Alcántara-Ayala, Universidad Nacional The AAG, with support from the Communications and Telecommunications, Autónoma de México (UNAM); Giuliano National Science Foundation and the U.S. an IGU Vice President from 1996-2000 and Bellezza, University of Viterbo, Italy; Ruth Department of State, conducted two work- 2007-2008, and IGU Secretary General and Fincher, University of Melbourne, Austra- shops at the Tunis IGU meeting. The AAG Treasurer from 2000 through 2006. lia; Aharon Kellerman, University of Haifa, also provided funding for approximately Professor Woo-ik Yu of Seoul National Israel; Vladimir Kolossov, Institute of 75 U.S. and Middle Eastern geographers University and former Chief of Staff for Geography, Russian Academy of Sciences; to attend the IGU conference.

Presidential Plenary from page 1 Organized by AAG President John UCLA is well known for his research on the more recently, on the shrinkage of Lake Agnew, this special session will illustrate long-term trends in climate and precipita- Powell and its relationship to climate the interconnectedness of physical and tion in the Mountain West. Patricia Gober change. William E. Rinne, Director of the human sides of geography as well as of Arizona State University has recently Surface Water Resources Department of demonstrate the profound significance of undertaken a major research project on the Southern Nevada Water Authority, water to a major region of the U.S. where the role of water in the growth of metro- is actively involved in the management vast urbanization and commercial agricul- politan Phoenix. James Powell, Executive of the Colorado River and the supply of ture are at the center of the economy. Director of the National Physical Science water to Las Vegas. Four speakers will address “The Future Consortium (University of Southern Together these speakers will offer a fas- of Water in the American West” from a California), has published on the geo- cinating panorama of the future of water in range of perspectives. Glen MacDonald of logical history of the Grand Canyon and, the American West.

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Highlights from the AAG Journals Survey

he AAG and its journals publisher, considered themselves human geogra- they would be interested in publishing in Routledge, jointly developed an phers, compared to 13 percent who labeled the AAG journals in the future. T online survey of all AAG members themselves as physical geographers. Written comments regarding the regarding their views of the Annals of the The majority of respondents (almost journals tended to be fairly positive, with Association of American Geographers and The 80 percent for the Annals and nearly 70 several respondents citing the respon- Professional Geographer. The results of this percent for The PG) read the AAG journals siveness and helpfulness of editors for survey will be used by AAG staff, journal frequently or occasionally. As might be both journals. Both journals also received editors, editorial staff, and the AAG Pub- expected, rarely do respondents read all remarks regarding turnaround times and lications Committee to help inform deci- articles in either journal. reviews. (Note: Turnaround time has sions about the content and format of the A surprisingly large number of respon- improved considerably in recent years journals, marketing, and any future journal dents reported that they use material from for both AAG journals, and the average enhancements that might be considered. the AAG journals frequently or occasion- is now 3 months for the Annals and 3.5 In April 2008, AAG members were ally in their research (59 percent for months for The PG.) contacted via e-mail and requested to Annals; 44 percent for The PG) or teaching Many respondents commented that fill out the short, online survey about (36 percent for Annals; 28 percent for The they would prefer to access the journals their perceptions of the AAG journals as PG). online, instead of receiving print copies. readers, researchers, and authors. Of the Thomson ISI rankings were a much The AAG is pleased to report that this more than 10,000 individuals who were more important factor to respondents option is now available to all members (see contacted, almost 1,000 completed the when choosing an outlet for their own page 5 for details). survey, which is a typical response rate for research than as a quality assessment of an The survey has been an important means online surveys. Highlights of the survey article they would read. of involving the AAG membership in the are presented below. A slightly higher percentage of respon- ongoing process of improving the AAG Survey respondents were representative dents have submitted their research for journals and in extending their reach. The of the AAG membership and included publication in The PG than in the Annals, full survey questionnaire and the statistical students and academics at every rank, as although in both cases the majority of results of the survey are available at www. well as non-academics in the private and respondents had not submitted an article aag.org/journalsurvey. public sectors. They also represented all to either journal. An overwhelming areas of the discipline. Almost 30 percent number of respondents (85 percent) stated

Of Note

Census Bureau Releases 2008 AAG Honorary Geographer Charles subject specialists, hands-on workshops On August 26, 2008 the U.S. Census Mann entitled, “Where Food Begins.” for all phases, teacher-to-teacher sessions, Bureau released the first data from the 2007 and the UK’s largest exhibition of geo- American Community Survey. Additional GA 2009 Conference graphical resources. More information is ACS data will be released throughout the The Annual Conference of the Geo- available at: www.geography.org.uk. fall of 2008. In December, the Census graphical Association will take place at the Bureau will introduce three-year estimates, University of Manchester on April 16-18, Canadian Industry Database providing a first look at the characteristics 2009, and will focus on how students can A new website has been launched to of mid-sized population areas since the 2000 investigate geography both in and out of explain and give access to electronic data census. The release will include guidance on the classroom, how geographical education from the Canadian Census of Industrial how the three-year and one-year estimates can be investigated through research, and Establishments 1871, the only detailed differ, and how the three0year estimates how academic geographers extend under- industrial census to survive so completely might be used. For more information visit: standing through their investigations. The from the nineteenth century. This project www.census.gov/acs/www. conference provides an opportunity for has been developed by Elizabeth Bloomfield members and non-members to meet in a and Gerald Bloomfield over the past 20 Charles Mann friendly, relaxed atmosphere for profes- years. The full content of the website is The September issue of National Geo- sional and social development through a available at: www.canind71.uoguelph.ca. graphic contains an article on soils by range of events including lectures from

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AAG Grants and Awards Available

Each year, the AAG offers numerous Mel Marcus Fund for Physical George and Viola Hoffman grants and awards. These opportunities Geography Award are listed below. Full descriptions are To foster personally formative participation To support student research toward a available on the AAG website at www.aag. by students in field-based physical geography master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation on org/grantsawards. research in challenging outdoor environments. a geographical subject in Eastern Europe. Deadline is December 31, 2008. www.aag. Deadline is December 31, 2008. www. Anderson Medal org/Grantsawards/marcus.cfm. aag.org/Grantsawards/Hoffmanfund.html. To recognize individuals or groups who have contributed significantly to the advance- AAG Research Grants Darrel Hess Community College ment of the profession in one or more areas of To support direct expenses of research Geography Scholarships industry, government, literature, education, or fieldwork that address questions of major To support students from community research, service to the profession, or public import to the discipline (excluding master’s colleges, junior colleges, city colleges, or service. Nominations due by December 1, or doctoral dissertation research). Deadline similar two-year educational institutions 2008. http://agsg.binghamton.edu/or www. is December 31, 2008. www.aag.org/ who will be transferring as geography aag.org/Grantsawards/anderson_medal.cfm Grantsawards/Generalresearch.html. majors to four year colleges and universi- ties. Deadline is December 31, 2008. Meredith F. Burrill Award Anne U. White Fund www.aag.org/Grantsawards/hess.html. To stimulate and reward talented indi- To support field research conducted viduals and groups who have completed by a member of the AAG jointly with AAG 2008 Globe Book Award work of exceptional merit and quality that her or his spouse, regardless of any For a book that conveys most power- lies at or near the intersection of basic formal training in geography. Deadline fully the nature and importance of geogra- research and practical applications or local, is December 31, 2008. www.aag.org/ phy to the non-academic world. Deadline national, or international policy implica- Grantsawards/Annewhitefund.htm. is December 31, 2008. www.aag.org/ tions. Deadline is December 31, 2008. Grantsawards/globe.cfm. www.aag.org/Grantsawards/burrill.htm. AAG International Geographic Information Fund AAG Dissertation Research Glenda Laws Award To support full-time students who are Grants To recognize outstanding contributions currently registered in an undergraduate To support direct expenses of master’s to geographic research on social issues. or graduate degree program within the or doctoral dissertation research for Deadline is December 31, 2008. www.aag. United States, and who are working in eligible individuals. Deadline is December org/Grantsawards/glendalawsaward.htm. any area of spatial analysis or geographic 31, 2008. www.aag.org/Grantsawards/ information science or systems, through Dissertationresearch.html. AAG E. Willard and Ruby S. Student Travel Grants, Graduate Research Miller Award in Geography Awards, and Student Paper Awards. 2008 John Brinckerhoff Jackson To recognize members of the Asso- Deadline is December 31, 2008. www. Prize ciation who have made truly outstanding aag.org/Grantsawards. For outstanding books about the United contributions to the geographic field due States that convey the insights of profession- to their special competence in teaching or AAG 2008 Meridian Book Award al geography in language that is interesting research. Funding for the award comes from For a book that makes an unusually and attractive to a lay audience. Deadline the estate of Ruby S. Miller. Members from important contribution to advancing the is December 31, 2008. www.aag.org/ all fields of geography are eligible for the science and art of geography. Deadline Grantsawards/Jacksonprize.html. award. Deadline is December 31, 2008. is December 31, 2008. www.aag.org/ www.aag.org/Grantsawards/miller.html. Grantsawards/meridian_book_award.cfm.

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AAG ADVANCING GEOGRAPHY FUND New Appointments California State University, San Bernardino, Assistant Professor, I (we) pledge to contribute______to the Rajrani Kalra. PhD 2007, Kent State University. Association of American Geographers as part of the Advancing California State University, San Bernardino, Assistant Professor, Geography Campaign. Bo Xu. PhD 2008, University of Georgia, Athens. Giving levels include: Eastern Michigan University, Assistant Professor, Nina David. $500 to $999 Scholars Circle PhD 2008, University of Michigan. $1,000 to $4,999 Millennium Circle $5,000 to $9,999 Century Circle Kennesaw State University, Assistant Professor, Mario $10,000 to $24,999 Explorers Circle Giraldo. PhD 2007, University of Georgia. $25,000 and above Leadership Circle Miami University, Assistant Professor, Danielson Kisanga. PhD This gift will be made as follows: 2005, Clark University. Total amount enclosed: $ ______Plus annual payments of: $ ______Temple University, Assistant Professor, Jurgen Essletzbichler. PhD 1999, UCLA. If you intend to fulfill your pledge through a gift other than cash, check, or marketable securities, please check: Temple University, Lecturer, Susan Lucas. PhD 1999, Wilfrid credit card bequest other Laurier University.

Credit Card: Visa MasterCard Temple University, Lecturer, Benjamin Niemark. PhD 2008 (expected), Rutgers University. Account Number ______Temple University, Lecturer, Deb Ranjan Sinha. PhD 2008 Name on Card ______(expected), Clark University. Expiration Date ______University of Denver, Lecturer, Marilyn Williams. ABD, University of South Florida. Signature ______University of Mississippi, Assistant Professor, Christian Sellar. My (our) gift will be matched by my employer PhD 2007, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and Universita ______delgi Studi di Trieste, Italy. I would like my gift to go toward: University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Assistant Professor, Janni Advancing Geography Endowment Fund Sorensen. PhD 2007, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Developing Regions Membership Fund AAG Student Travel Fund University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Lecturer of Geography, Melissa Mel Marcus Fund for Physical Geography D. Gray. ABD, Texas State University. AAG International Education Fund West Virginia University, Assistant Professor, Jamison Conley. Marble Fund for Geographic Science PhD 2008, Penn State University. AAG Public Policy Initiatives Enhancing Diversity Fund West Virginia University, Visiting Assistant Professor, Karen Area of Greatest Need Culcasi. PhD 2008, Syracuse University. Other ______West Virginia University, Assistant Professor, Brenden McNeil. Name ______PhD 2006, Syracuse University.

Address ______West Virginia University, Assistant Professor, Jeremia Njeru. PhD 2008, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. ______Westfield State College, Assistant Professor, Lorena Munoz. PhD Phone ______2008, University of Southern California. Westfield State College, Assistant Professor, Brain Conz. ABD, Date ______University of Massachusetts. Please send this pledge form to: Winston-Salem State University, Assistant Professor, Russell M. AAG Advancing Geography Fund Smith. PhD 2007, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 1710 Sixteenth St. NW, Washington, DC 20009 Key: New institution, position, name. Degree, year degree granted, granting institution.

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The Professional Geographer Table of Contents (November 2008) Volume 60, Number 4

Articles Patterns and Controls of Hurricane-Caused Informal Work and Livelihoods in Mexico: Geo-Narrative: Extending Geographic Infor- Forest Damage: A Landscape-Scale Analysis Getting By or Getting Ahead? mation Systems for Narrative Analysis in of Treefall Direction Following Hurricane James J. Biles Qualitative and Mixed Method Research Katrina Mei-Po Kwan and Guoxiang Ding John A. Kupfer, David A. Glenn, and Jovian P. Finding a “Disappearing” Non-Timber Sackett Forest Resource: Using Grounded Visual- Change in Extent of Meadows and Shrub ization to Explore Urbanization Impacts on Fields in the Central Western Cascade Range, Facilitating Public Involvement in Strategic Sweetgrass Basket-Making in Greater Mt Oregon Planning for Wildland Fire Management Pleasant, SC Sadao Takaoka and Frederick J. Swanson Barbara J. Morehouse and Sara O’Brien Patrick T. Hurley, Angela C. Halfacre, Norm S. Levine, and Marianne K. Burke A Comparison of Design-Based and Model- What Influences Hazard Mitigation? House- Based Analysis of Sample Surveys in hold Decision Making About Wildfire Risks Submission guidelines for the Professional Geo- Geography in Arizona’s White Mountains grapher and the Annals of the AAG are available David Wheeler, Jason E. VanHorn, and Electra Paskett Timothy W. Collins on-line at www.aag.org.

Grants and Awards Received

Jesse Walker, Boyd More on the award and the RGS is available service to the discipline of geography. More Professor Emeritus in at www.rgs.org. on CaGIS activities and awards, including the the Department of The Cartography full announcement regarding the 2008 CaGIS Geography and Anthro- and Geographic Info- Award of Distinction, is available at www. pology at Louisiana rmation Science Society cartogis.org. State University, has (CaGIS) has announced Max Lu, Kansas State University, has received the Royal Geo- the selection of Jerome been awarded a $36,087 grant from the graphical Society’s 2008 E. Dobson, Professor Kansas Department of Health and Environ- Patron’s Medal, one of Walker of Geography at the ment for a one-year study titled “Data Devel- that society’s most pres- University of Kansas, opment for Asthma Hazard Mapping.” The tigious awards. Walker was presented with as the recipient of grant involves developing a GIS data-base to Dobson the gold medal for his achievements in the the CaGIS Award of study environmental/socio-economic factors “encouragement, development and promotion Distinction. Dobson affecting asthma. Kansas State graduate of coastal geomorphology.” The medal has is well known for his tenure at Oak Ridge student Keela Andrews has been hired as a been awarded nearly every year since 1839. National Laboratory and his leadership and Research Assistant on the project.

Geographic Centers

The International Hurricane Research stand a category five hurricane and will include be used to undertake innovative research that Center (IHRC) is constructing a new $15 a media center, training facilities with satellite will help make Florida and the nation less vul- million building that will be located adjacent uplink, classrooms, offices and laboratories, nerable to hurricane impacts. The centerpiece to NOAA’s National Hurricane Center on the and will remain operational on a 24-hour of the research will be the “Wall of Wind” Florida International University campus. Con- basis. The IHRC was also recently awarded full-scale, destructive testing of houses, with struction will follow environmentally-sound $10 million by the State of Florida for its complementary research to include mitigation standards and incorporate best practices with “excellence in hurricane damage mitigation” modeling and airborne laser (LIDAR) mapping. regard to energy use and sustainable design. following a competitive external review of all More information on this geographic center is The new building will be constructed to with- public universities in Florida. The funding will available at www.ihrc.fiu.edu.

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Why So Many Lapses on Brazil and “Latin” American Geography?

Harm de Blij’s op-ed in the last AAG John Augelli) – not to mention that Spanish-equivalent, Criollo (“locals of Newsletter (September, 2008) addressed about one in every three individuals in European descent”): in Brazil the term the appellation, “Latin America.” In this “Latin” America speaks Portuguese (not is equivalent to the infamous “N” word. vein, although on a different note, I invite Spanish). This type of research drift may These examples will suffice for now. readers to look at specific issues in the help explain why many lapses seem to go However, how can one guarantee the writing of “Latin” America. During the unnoticed. very best materials for our U.S. students past five years, I have noticed lapses in In a recent article about a topic in of Middle and South America if place- publications on “Latin” America, and espe- Brazil published four years ago by a major names and concepts are incorrectly dis- cially on Brazil. What caught my eye U.S. peer-reviewed journal of geogra- seminated at the professional level and in was that some of those errors were made phy, I identified seven major place-name college-level textbooks? by geographers and published in major mistakes on the article’s map (e.g.; the Geography is a wonderfully empower- U.S. college-level geography textbooks state of “Santo Esperito” instead of Espírito ing discipline, providing important intel- and professional journals. I was quite sur- Santo; “du Sul Mato Grasso” instead of lectual tools to better understand our prised, since U.S. geographers have had Mato Grosso do Sul, and so on). This paper complex world, and I consider myself a strong disciplinary research tradition on Brazil was written by a geographer, pub- fortunate and proud to be a part of U.S.- in Middle and South America. Further- lished in a major peer-reviewed journal based academia. Brazil deserves a much- more, I have the utmost respect for U.S. of geography. An introductory textbook needed (re)insertion within our discipline academia and for my U.S. colleagues. In in human geography (2004 edition) and within U.S.-“Latin” American dia- all fairness, typos or misspellings some- includes a caption under a photo that logues, especially since the use of the times slip past the most diligent editors. says, “Santeria altar in Brazil.” Santería is terms Latino and Hispanic have in a sense, The publishing process may also play a the term used only for the Afro-Caribbean hijacked most debates and contributed role in the decision-making procedure region – but not in Brazil. Afro-Brazilian to a misappropriation of “Latin” America to include captions and/or figures, and religions are called: Candomblé, Macumba, as a monolithic, ethno-racial, Spanish- sometimes authors are just as surprised as or Umbanda. Another well-known under- speaking cultural realm. Authors may readers when they view the final result. In graduate textbook in human geography also need to be more vigilant by insisting these cases, publishing staff and not the (2007 edition) includes a caption under a on reviewing the add-on materials, like authors might be responsible for at least photo, which reads: “Mardi Gras in Rio de captions. As geographers, we may easily some errors. I want to make clear that I Janeiro” – an erroneous use of the New identify these errors discussed above, am not blaming geographers per se, since I Orleans celebration to describe Brazil’s because we are inherently trained to do have also noticed similar lapses in other much different national celebration of so. Perhaps this is precisely why we disciplines (e.g.; written by historians and Carnaval. should be more vigilant within our disci- sociologists). However, it is precisely Lastly, I recently reviewed a well- pline to disseminate corrected versions, because we are geographers, that I focus known geography textbook on “Latin” and help ensure that such mistakes are my attention on numerous content and America in its 5th edition. After just not repeated in the future, especially for place-name errors. a brief review, I identified 12 errors, our students. Disproportionate emphasis on Span- including: “Caracus” (instead of Caracas) – ish-speaking America (e.g.; see research misspelled twice on a map and within the Alan P. Marcus foci of AAG’s Latin America Affinity text; the country of “Columbia” (instead Towson University Group) within current U.S. political/ of Colombia) – spelled incorrectly four References cultural studies and inter-disciplinary times in a row in captions and within Mignolo, W. D. 2005. The Idea of Latin America. Oxford, discussions (e.g.; Padilla 1985; Oboler the text; the Brazilian state of “Paraba” UK: Blackwell Publishers. Oboler, S. 1995. Ethnic Labels, Latino Lives. Identity and 1995; Mignolo 2005; Ordonez 2005) (instead of Paraíba) on a map; the former the Politics of (Re)Presentation in the United States. Min- may have contributed detrimentally to a president of Brazil’s surname, misspelled neapolis, MN: University of Minneapolis Press. geographical eclipse of the Portuguese- the Spanish way, “Cardozo” (instead of Ordonez, J. 2005. Speak English. Live Latin. Newsweek, speaking “invisible giant,” Brazil (once the Portuguese spelling, Cardoso); and May 30, 2005. Padilla, F. 1985. Latino Ethnic Consciousness: The Case of the regional focus of geographers such finally, Crioulo in Brazilian vernacular Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans in Chicago. Notre as Kempton Webb, Preston James, and means something quite different to the Dame, Illinois: University of Notre Dame Press.

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Cultural Geography SG the 2009 AAG Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. awards include 1) the Ashok K. Dutt Award The Cultural Geography Specialty Students at all academic levels are encouraged for Best Graduate Student Paper in the field Group (CGSG) invites students to apply to to present their recent geography education of regional development and planning; 2) the 2009 CGSG Student Paper Competi- research in a specifically organized GESG the A.K. Chakravarti Award for Best Student tion. The aim of the competition is to rec- Student Paper Session. Student meeting reg- Paper on South Asia; 3) the RDPSG Distin- ognize outstanding work by graduate and istration will be paid by the specialty group. guished Scholar Award; and 4) the RDPSG undergraduate students pursuing research in Additionally, up to two $100 prizes will be Distinguished Service Award. cultural geography. The papers are judged awarded to the best papers. In order to be The Ashok K. Dutt Award for Best individually on the basis of: (1) scholarly considered, students must contact Rich Schultz Graduate Student Paper is co-sponsored merit (quality, rigor, and significance of by October 15, 2008. Submission and registra- with the University of Akron Department of the argument, findings, and/or methodical tion reimbursement details will be provided Geography and Planning. There is an accom- approach); and (2) the organization and at that time. For any questions or for paper panying $200 award premium. The paper clarity of the paper. submission information, contact Rich Schultz, must deal with urban and regional develop- The competition is open to anyone who Department of Geography and Geoscienc- ment and planning, as well as be scheduled presents a cultural-geographic paper at a pro- es, Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Avenue for presentation at the 2009 Annual Meeting. fessional meeting between April 20, 2008 and Elmhurst, IL 60126-3296 [email protected] Manuscripts must be no more than twenty- March 27, 2009. The paper need not be pre- (630) 617-3128. five double-spaced, typed pages including sented at the AAG Annual Meeting but must Additionally, a Student Poster Competition maps and other figures. Manuscripts must be be developed from graduate research. Entries sponsored by GESG on any geographic topic forwarded by the head or chair of the depart- undergo review by a committee of faculty is also available for students at all academic ment or program, with a letter certifying that and student geographers. Award amounts levels. One student meeting registration per the student meets the eligibility requirements are typically $300 at the PhD level (Jordan- poster will be paid by the specialty group. (including not having been submitted for Bychov Paper Award), $200 for Master’s level Additionally, up to two $100 prizes will be other specialty group awards). Deadline for work, and $100 for undergraduate submis- awarded to the best posters. In order to be final paper submission is February 15, 2009. sions. Papers entered in other specialty group considered, students must contact Michelle The abstract for the paper must have also competitions remain eligible for a CGSG Sievertson by October 15, 2008. Submission been submitted to the AAG Annual Meeting award. Awards may not be made in years details will be provided. For any questions or by the conference registration deadline. Send when submissions are not deemed suitable. for poster submission information, contact nominations to: RDPSG Honors Committee PhD students who present a paper based Michelle D. Sievertson, Imperial Valley Chair Jay D. Gatrell, Department of Geogra- on their M.A. or M.S. research are eligible College, Geography Department, 380 East phy, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, for the master’s competition. Doctors who Aten Road, P. O. Box 158, Imperial, CA IN 47809. Voice: (812) 237-2444. E-mail: present a paper based on their PhD work are 92251-0158, [email protected]. [email protected]. eligible for the doctoral competition. The A.K. Chakravarti Award for Best Apply: the application form, paper, and Military Geography SG Student Paper on South Asia is co-sponsored one-page curriculum vitae must be sent elec- The Military Geography Specialty Group with the Asian Geography Specialty Group. tronically (.doc, .pdf, .rtf files only; please is pleased to announce an open essay competi- There is an accompanying $200 award no .docx files) as an e-mail attachment to tion that invites students to define military premium. The paper has no topical restric- Chris Post, CGSG Awards Chair at cpost2@ geography. The essay should provide what tions, but the geographic focus must be on kent.edu no later than January 9, 2009. facets of geography and other disciplines go South Asia. Manuscripts must be not more Applications and more specific guidelines into the study of military geography, along than 25 pages in length, double spaced and are also available at the specialty group’s with providing the students own perspective typed. This page limits includes maps and website: http://cultural.missouri.edu. The on where the sub-discipline is headed, and graphics. Manuscripts must be forwarded application, available online at the specialty what research they believe could be done to by the head or chair of the department or group’s website, is in PDF format with blanks strengthen it. Considered essays should be program, with a letter certifying that the for the applicant’s information. no longer than 1,500 words in length and be student meets the eligibility requirements CGSG award-winners in 2008 included: submitted in a format that is compatible with (including not having been submitted for Ann Bartos (University of Washington), MS Word. Please send completed essays and an other specialty group awards). Deadline for Grant Wilson (University of Toledo), Alan abbreviated c.v. to: Joseph P. Hupy, University final paper submission is February 15, 2009. Marcus (University of Massachusetts), and of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. [email protected]. The abstract for the paper must have also Katherine Williams (University of Texas). been submitted to the AAG Annual Meeting Regional Development and by the conference registration deadline. The Geography Education SG Planning SG paper is kindly sponsored by (late) Dr. A.K. The AAG Geography Education Specialty Nominations are invited for the 2009 Chakravarti, Professor Emeritus, University Group (GESG) encourages students to par- Regional Development and Planning Spe- of Saskatchewan. Dr. Chakravarti is a noted ticipate in the Student Paper Competition at cialty Group (RDPSG) Awards. The four and noted researcher in the field of agricul-

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ture and nutrition focusing on South Asia. senting in any RGSG-sponsored session West at Brigham Young University, the Send nominations to: AKC Award Chair at the Las Vegas AAG Annual Meeting to competition recognizes excellent research Vandana Wadhwa; Visiting Scholar, Depart- enter the RGSG Student Paper Competi- papers on the geography of the rural ment of Geography and Environment, Boston tion. Research papers on a rural geographic American West to be presented at the University, Boston, MA 02215; Phone: (781) theme are encouraged from PhD, Masters Las Vegas AAG Annual Meeting. The 269-5685; E-mail: [email protected] and undergraduate students. Winning competition is open to both faculty and The 2008 RDPSG Distinguished Scholar students will receive a $100 prize and a graduate students who are members of Award has been awarded to George M. one-year AAG membership. Papers must the RGSG or are presenting a paper in an Pomeroy, Associate Professor, Geogra- be no more than 15 pages in length exclud- RGSG-sponsored session at the Annual phy and Earth Science Department, and ing bibliography. Students must submit Meeting. The winning paper will receive a Director, Center for Land Use, Shippens- an electronic copy of their paper to the $500 award courtesy of the Redd Center. burg University, Shippensburg, Pennsyl- RGSG Awards Director, Holly R. Barcus Papers must be no more than 15 pages vania. The RDPSG 2008 Distinguished ([email protected]) by March 1, in length excluding bibliography. To Service Award was presented to Vandana 2009. Winners will be announced at the enter, please submit an electronic copy of Wadhwa, Visiting Scholar, Boston Univer- RGSG business meeting and are invited to the paper to the RGSG Awards Director, sity, Boston. attend the AAG awards luncheon courtesy Holly R. Barcus ([email protected]) of the RGSG. by March 1, 2009. The winner will be Rural Geography SG The RGSG also announces the Rural announced at the RGSG business meeting The Rural Geography Specialty Group American West Paper Competition. Spon- in Las Vegas. (RGSG) invites students who will be pre- sored by the Redd Center for the American

Award Deadlines 2008 NOVEMBER 31. AAG Mel Marcus Fund. www.aag. OCTOBER 11. Enhancing Diversity in the Geosciences, org/Grantsawards/marcus.cfm 15. 2009-2010 Fulbright Teacher Exchange Letter of Intent. Full application due 31. AAG Meredith F. Burrill Award. program. www.fulbrightexchanges.org. December 11. www.grants.gov. www.aag.org/Grantsawards. 15. AAG Marble-Boyle Undergraduate 15. Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program grants 31. AAG Hoffman Award. www.aag.org/ Achievement Awards in Geographic for Canadian scholars. www.fulbright.ca. Grantsawards/index.cfm. Science. For more information see 31. J.B. Jackson Prize. www.aag.org/ www.aag.org/Grantsawards/marble_ DECEMBER Grantsawards/jackson_prize.cfm. boyle.htm. 1. AAG Anderson Medal. 31. AAG Glenda Laws Award. www.aag. 15. NSF doctoral dissertation research http://agsg.binghamton.edu. org/Grantsawards. improvement proposals for geography 31. AAG Anne U. White Fund. 31. AAG Meridian Book Award. and regional science. www.nsf.gov. www.aag.org/Grantsawards/ www.aag.org/Grantsawards. 15. National Humanities Center Fellowships Annewhitefund.html. 31. AAG Globe Book Award. 2009-2010. www.nhc.rtp.nc.us. 31. AAG Darrel Hess Community College www.aag.org/Grantsawards. 15. Hiett Prize in the Humanities. www. Geography Scholarships. www.aag.org/ dallasinstitute.org. Grantsawards/index.cfm. AAG Grants and Competitions 15. McColl Family Fellowship. Contact 31. AAG Dissertation Research Grants. The AAG offers numerous grants and Mary Lynne Bird at (212) 422-5456, www.aag.org/Grantsawards/ awards. Visit www.aag.org/grantsawards [email protected], or see AGS Dissertationresearch.html. for a full listing, including detailed descrip- website at www.amergeog.org. 31. AAG Research Grants. www.aag.org/ tions, deadlines, and application proce- 17. American Academy of Arts & Scienc- Grantsawards/Generalresearch.html. dures. es Visiting Scholars Program. www. 31. AAG E. Willard and Ruby S. Miller amacad.org. Award. www.aag.org/Grantsawards. NSF Grants and Competitions 31. Helen and John S. Best Research 31. AAG International Geographic Informa- Detailed information about NSF grants Fellowships. American Geographi- tion Fund. Student Travel Grant, Student and awards is available at www.nsf.gov. cal Society Library. www.uwm.edu/ Paper Award, and Graduate Research Libraries/AGSL/fellowships.html. Award. www.aag.org/Grantsawards.

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UNITED STATES an individual committed to quality under- Search Committee Chair, Department of graduate teaching and scholarship. Primary Geography, One Harpst Street, Humboldt *ARKANSAS, CONWAY. responsibilities include introductory Physical State University, Arcata, CA 95521-8299. The University of Central Arkansas, Depart- Geography and an upper division specialty Email: [email protected]. Voice: (707) ment of Geography, invites applications for an (e.g., biogeography, climatology/climate 826-4975. Fax: (707) 826-3205. The evalu- Assistant Professor, tenure-track position in change, geomorphology), geospatial tech- ation will begin on October 31, 2008. For Physical Geography, beginning August 2009. niques, and field methods. A developing details about the University and the Depart- The ideal candidate will have completed a world regional specialty is also desirable. ment, consult: www.humboldt.edu/~geog/. doctoral program in geography by the time of Other responsibilities include a commitment AA/EOE. appointment. The successful candidate will be to scholarship, academic service, and com- SEP 08-200 a physical geographer with advanced geospa- munity outreach. PhD required at the time tial technology skills. Ability to teach Geogra- of appointment. CALIFORNIA, LONG BEACH. phy of Landforms, Oceanography, Soils, Envi- Humboldt is the northernmost of the California State University, Long Beach, seeks ronmental GIS Applications, and Geographic 23-campus California State University tenure-track Assistant Professor in GIScience Information Analysis is expected. There is system. The campus sits between redwood and Geovisualization with research special- the possibility of facilitating a graduate level groves and the Pacific Ocean, 270 miles ization in urban applications of GIS. Second- GIS course offered via distance education. A north of San Francisco. Our dramatic ary interests in data visualization, geospatial regional specialty in Africa, the Middle East, natural setting and small class size foster web/interactive mapping, programming, map or South Asia, would be useful. collegial faculty-student relations. The use/design, spatial cognition, emergency pre- The Department of Geography is inter- Geography Department counts 125 majors, paredness/disaster response, land use planning, ested in an enthusiastic individual who a dedicated Cartography/Geovisualization housing, transportation or migration strongly connects with students, is engaged in schol- lab, smart classrooms, and superb opportu- valued. Appointment begins August 23, 2009. arly research leading to publications, and nities for field study. PhD required by start of appointment. The has the ability to promote the geography Apply: Send letter of application, vitae, successful candidate should be able to teach program across campus and in the com- transcript copies, and the names of three pro- lower division methods, introductory and munity. The use of geospatial technology in fessional references to Dr. Stephen F. Cunha, advanced GIScience courses, including urban research and in the classroom is expected. Salary is competitive. Founded in 1907, the University of Central “Jobs in Geography” lists positions available with US institutions who are Equal Opportunity Em- Arkansas is an accredited state-supported insti- ployers seeking applications from men and women from all racial, religious, and national origin groups, tution that awards the bachelor’s, master’s, spe- and occasional positions with foreign institutions. cialist’s and PhD degrees. The university has Rates: Minimum charge of $150. Listings will be charged at $1.25 per word. Announcements run an enrollment of 13,000 students and a faculty of more than 400. Conway, a community of for two consecutive issues unless a stated deadline permits only one listing. The charge for running over 50,000, has three colleges and universi- an announcement more than twice is one-third the original charge for each subsequent listing. We ties, and is located thirty miles northwest of will bill institutions listing jobs after their announcements appear in JIG for the fi rst time. Little Rock, the state capital. UCA is an Equal Deadline: JIG announcements must reach the AAG before the fi rst of the month to appear in JIG for the Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. following month (eg: 1 January for February issue). Readers will receive their Newsletter copies between The Web site is www.uca.edu. the 5th and the 15th of the month. Schedule job closing dates with these delivery dates in mind. pplicants must send a cover letter provid- Format: Announcements should be sent as an attachment or in the body of an e-mail to ing information regarding teaching experi- [email protected]. The announcements must be saved in Microsoft Word 5.0 or greater, or Corel WordPer- ence and suitability for the position, a fect 6 or greater. No job announcements accepted by phone. Follow format and sequence of current detailed CV, and contact information for JIG listings. All positions are full-time and permanent unless otherwise indicated. State explicitly if three references by November 30, 2008. positions are not fi rm. Employers are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their listings. JIG Letters of reference will be solicited for will not publish listings that are misleading or inconsistent with Association policy. Employers should short-listed candidates. notify the Editor to cancel a listing if the position is fi lled. The Editor reserves the right to edit announce- Apply: Dr. Brooks Green, Chair, Depart- ments to conform with established format. All ads must be in English. ment of Geography, University of Central Display ads are also available. Ads will be charged according to size: 1/6 page (2 1/4” x 5”) $335; 1/3 Arkansas, 301 Irby Hall, 201 Donaghey page vertical (2 1/4” x 10”)$475;1/3 page square (4 3/4” x 4 3/4”) $475; 1/2 page horizontal (7” x 5”) $625; 2/3 Avenue, Conway, Arkansas, 72035. Voice: page vertical (4 3/4” x 10”) $750; Full page (7” x 10”) $900. Display ads run for one month only. 501-450-5636. FAX: 501-852-2926. E-mail: Affi rmative Action Notice: The AAG Affi rmative Action Committee requires job listers to send [email protected]. to the JIG Editor the name, academic degree, sex, and rank of each person appointed as a result of OCT 08-203 an annou ncement in JIG. Geographer Available. A service for AAG members only. Send personal listings of 50 words or CALIFORNIA, ARCATA. less, following the format of current listings. Listings run for two consecutive issues. Enclose $25 Humboldt State University, Department of with listing. A blind listing service is avail able - the editor will assign a box number and forward Geography. Full-time tenure-track Assistant inquiries to the member listed. Professor in Physical/Environmental geog- raphy beginning August 2009. We seek * Indicates a new listing

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applications, and courses in candidate’s area to serve as Department Chair on arrival in degree by the time of appointment. Can- of specialization. A strong commitment to August, 2009. Proven administrative experi- didates who are currently assistant profes- high quality teaching, academic research, and ence; demonstrated excellence in scholar- sors are particularly encouraged to apply, extramural funding is essential. ship, service, and teaching; PhD in Geog- although the initial appointment would be Apply: Extended position description raphy required. Research focus in political without tenure. A joint appointment with a and application procedure: www.csulb.edu/ ecology, human-environment interaction, disciplinary department is a possibility. geography/GIScience.html. Inquiries and nature-society, biogeography or conserva- We seek a strong empiricist with topical correspondence: Dr. V. DelCasino, Chair, tion preferred. research focus in environmental policy and Dept. of Geography, CSU, Long Beach, CA San Francisco State University, a large management. The candidate’s disciplin- 90840-1101, (562) 985-4977 or vdelcasi@ urban university, is part of the 23-campus ary focus may be in economics, geogra- csulb.edu. California State University system serving a phy, business management, political science Review of complete applications begins diverse student body in liberal arts, sciences, or related disciplines, and the candidate is October 10, 2008, continuing until position and professional programs. The mission of expected to make substantive research contri- is filled or search cancelled. An EEO the University is to create an environment butions in their discipline with additional vis- employer. for learning that promotes an appreciation of ibility in the business and policy community. SEP 08-190 scholarship, freedom, and human diversity; The successful candidate will have excellent fosters excellence in instruction and intellec- empirical skills, strong knowledge of statisti- CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES. tual accomplishment; and provides broadly cal and related quantitative methods and will The University of California, Los Angeles accessible higher education. SFSU faculty bring insights and innovative approaches (UCLA) invites inquiries, nominations and are expected to be effective in teaching; to to the design of policy-relevant solutions applications for the position of Dean of demonstrate professional achievement and to important environmental problems. In Social Sciences. The Division of Social growth through continued research, pub- addition to contributing to the Bren School’s Sciences is one of the four academic divi- lications, and/or creative activities; and to disciplinary strengths, it is desirable that the sions of the UCLA College of Letters and contribute their academic expertise and lead- successful candidate contribute to one or Science, encompassing some of the univer- ership to the campus and community. more of the School’s topical foci in energy, sity’s highest-ranked academic programs. The Department of Geography and climate, corporate management (which are These include nationally-ranked depart- Human Environmental Studies has twelve priority areas), water, international gov- ments in the longstanding disciplinary fields full-time faculty. Our BA and MA programs ernance and development, conservation of anthropology, economics, geography, in Geography attract students with diverse planning, pollution policy, and marine policy. history, political science and sociology. backgrounds, professional and internation- Attractive methodological emphases may A leader in interdisciplinary studies, the al experience. We have a longstanding include program evaluation, statistics, opera- division also contains departments with commitment to excellence in teaching and tions research, consumer research, applied strong interdisciplinary cultures, includ- research, and we welcome applications from econometrics, political methodology, spatial ing Asian American studies, Chicana and creative, dedicated teacher-scholars. Depart- statistics, empirical political economy, or Chicano studies, communication studies and ment facilities include a Geographic Analysis empirical bioeconomics. women’s studies, and three interdepartmen- Teaching Lab, Physical Geography lab and The Bren School is a graduate school pro- tal degree programs in African American Map Library. Our applied programs focus on viding rigorous, multi-disciplinary training studies, American Indian studies and archae- physical geography, geographic techniques, in environmental science and management ology. The division is home to aerospace human geography, resource management and to Master’s and PhD students. The faculty studies (ROTC), military science and naval environmental/land use planning. is drawn from the natural sciences, social science and four organized research units: Apply: Please submit all materials elec- sciences and management. the Center for the Study of Women, the tronically to [email protected]. Include an Apply: Empirical Environmental Policy Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, the Insti- application letter, a curriculum vitae, and and Management Search Committee, Donald tute for Research on Labor and Employ- separate statements concerning your admin- Bren School of Environmental Science & ment, and the Institute for Social Science istrative philosophy, teaching and research Management, University of California, Santa Research. The division also partners with interests. Three letters of reference should Barbara, CA 93106-5131; e-mail EEP@bren. the J. Paul Getty Trust to offer a master’s be emailed independently by referees from ucsb.edu; fax (805) 893-7612. program in archaeological and ethnographic their own accounts. We encourage the electronic submis- conservation. Application screening begins November sion of applications as a single package. Apply: to see the full version of the 15 but the position will remain open until Applications must include a curriculum vitae, position announcement, please visit: www. filled. Address questions to: Nancy Lee names of three references, a statement of evc.ucla.edu/deans. Wilkinson, Chair, Department of Geog- research interests and teaching experience, The University of California is an affirma- raphy and Human Environmental Studies, and copies of no more than two research tive action/equal opportunity employer, and [email protected]. papers. Applicants should arrange to have seeks candidates who are committed to the OCT 08-218 three letters of reference sent directly to the highest standards of scholarship and profes- Search Committee; these may also be sent sional activities and to a campus climate that CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA. electronically. For fullest consideration, all supports equality and diversity. The Donald Bren School of Environmental materials should be received by November SEP 08-176 Science & Management (www.bren.ucsb. 1, 2008, although the position will remain edu) invites applications for a tenure-track open until filled. *CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO. Assistant Professor position, to start July The University of California is an Equal San Francisco State University invites appli- 1, 2009. Applicants should possess a PhD Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. cations for an Associate or Full Professor or have completed all requirements for the We encourage all qualified applicants to

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apply, including minorities, women, and COLORADO, BOULDER. encouraged to apply. This is a 9-month persons with disabilities. The school is The Department of Geography at the Uni- tenure-track position, rostered jointly in the especially interested in candidates who can versity of Colorado at Boulder invites applica- Geography Department and INSTAAR. To contribute to the diversity and excellence of tions for a tenure-track position (Assistant or learn more about the Geography Department the academic community through research, Associate Professor rank) in Human Geog- and INSTAAR, and their affiliations with teaching and service. raphy, beginning in August 2009. We are Federal laboratories and other on-campus SEP 08-168 especially interested in candidates with one institutes, go to geography.colorado.edu and or more of the following research specializa- instaar.colorado.edu. CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ. tions: urban geography, health/spatial epide- Screening of applications will begin on Associate or Full Professor. Social Move- miology, immigration, or gender. Quantita- October 20 2008, and continue until the ments, Civil Society and the Third Sector. tive skills are required and mixed qualitative/ position is filled. Applications should include The Department of Community Studies at quantitative methods are welcome. The a letter describing research and teaching the University of California, Santa Cruz, candidate hired will teach the undergraduate interests, a CV, writing samples, evidence invites applications for a full-time tenured Introductory Statistics in Geography class of teaching effectiveness, and the names scholar focused on the theory and practice as part of the normal teaching load. The and addresses of three individuals who can of social movements, civil society institutions successful candidate will also rotate into the provide letters of recommendation. and/or the third sector within neoliberalism. large introductory human geography courses, Apply: Application materials should be We are especially interested in candidates and teach undergraduate and graduate classes sent in electronic format to www.jobsatcu. who conduct research in one or more of the in his/her specialty. All requirements for the com posting number 804774. following areas: the relationship between PhD should be completed by August 15, The University of Colorado at Boulder is social movements and their institutional- 2009. See www.colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/ committed to diversity and equality in educa- ization in non-profit organizations; non- Jobs for full job description. tion and employment. In that spirit, applica- institutionalized social movements and new Applications are accepted electronically tions at all levels will be considered from non-statist formations; the role and effects at www.jobsatcu.com, posting # 804792. those who would strengthen diversity within of the third sector as they are linked to the Review of applications will begin October the Geography Department and INSTAAR. creation of new political subjectivities; the 20, 2008. See www.Colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/Jobs/ role of NGOs in poverty alleviation and The University of Colorado at Boulder for further details. For further information, development work, domestically and trans- is committed to diversity and equality in please contact the Chair of the search com- nationally; the construction of third sector education and employment. In that spirit, mittee, John Pitlick ([email protected]). presences and social mobilizations through applications at all levels will be consid- SEP 08-172 new digital platforms; discourses of com- ered from those who would strengthen the munity as deployed in social justice work; Department’s diversity. See www.Colorado. *COLORADO, DENVER. notions of civic engagement as they articu- edu/Geography for more information about Assistant or Associate Professor - Inter- late with communities of color in the U.S. geography at CU. national Futures Program and Associate and/or racial formations in a transnational or For further information, please contact Director - Pardee Center post-colonial context. In this last regard, our the Chair of the search committee, John The University of Denver’s Frederick S. recruitment participates in current attempts O’Loughlin ([email protected]). Pardee Center for International Futures invites to move this scholarly field beyond associa- SEP 08-171 applications for a dual role as an Assistant or tions with established notions of citizenship Associate Professor and Associate Director and civic engagement and their attendant COLORADO, BOULDER. of the Center. The holder of this position will homogeneous constituencies. We seek a University of Colorado-Boulder, tenure-track have academic rank to be determined and be social scientist broadly trained in theory position in Physical Geography. The Depart- tenured or fill a tenure-track line at the Josef and method who shares our commitment to ment of Geography and Institute of Arctic Korbel School of International Studies. The working in an interdisciplinary environment and Alpine Research (INSTAAR) invite appli- holder of this position will have teaching with colleagues spanning the arts, humani- cations for a tenure-track position in hydrol- responsibilities at the Josef Korbel School as ties and social sciences. The campus wishes ogy and Earth surface processes. Applicants well as research and administrative ones at to attract candidates who can contribute to are expected to have cross-cutting skills in the Center. the diversity and excellence of the academic surface-water hydrology and geomorphol- The newly established Pardee Center’s community through their research, teaching ogy, plus research interests and experience research and publication agenda is built and service. in mountain areas and/or cold regions. The around the further development and use of the Apply: To see the full version of the individual should complement Department International Future (IFs) forecasting system. position announcement and to find more and Institute strengths in hydrology, clima- A key agenda element is the preparation of information about the department and its tology, and biogeography, and contribute annual reports in a series on Patterns of Poten- programs, please visit: http://communi- to campus-wide programs in hydrology, tial Human Progress. Initial series volumes, tystudies.ucsc.edu/employment. Closing geomorphology and biogeochemistry. The the first three now underway, will be on date for applications: November 1, 2008. successful candidate is expected to teach poverty, education, health, infrastructure, and The University of California, Santa Cruz an introductory course in Landscapes and governance. Another important effort will be is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Water, upper division courses in Hydrology developing global networks for collaboration Opportunity Employer, committed to excel- and/or Geomorphology, and a graduate-level across world regions and issue areas. lence through diversity. We strive to estab- course in his/her area of expertise. Apply: please visit our website at www. lish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and This position will be filled at the Assistant dujobs.org. promotes respect for the contributions of all Professor level and a PhD is required at the The University of Denver is an EEO/AA students and employees. time of appointment. Applicants with post- Employer. SEP 08-204 doctoral research experience are strongly OCT 08-213

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*DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Geography, a BA in Environmental Studies, of Medicine, and The Rosenstiel School The George Washington University, Depart- and minors in Geography and GIS. It has of Marine and Atmospheric Science. The ment of Geography. Applications are invited recently moved to new quarters with an successful candidate will be expected to for a tenure-track position at the Assistant expanded Spatial Analysis Lab and a Physical realize synergies with other disciplines and Professor level for a Physical Geographer Geography Lab. Faculty members in the academic centers at UM and elsewhere and with expertise in Geographic Information Department are actively involved in the will teach introductory and upper-level Systems to begin September 1, 2009. The Environmental Studies Program, the Center courses in environmental geography. George Washington University is located in for Urban and Environmental Research and Apply: Applicants should possess a PhD downtown Washington and offers a BA and the Elliott School of International Affairs. in Geography or a related discipline at a MA in Geography and minors in Geog- Basic Qualifications: Applicants must the time of appointment and must submit raphy and GIS. It has recently moved have a PhD in Geography or closely a curriculum vitae, a maximum of three to new quarters with an expanded Spatial related field by August 1, 2009 and be sample publications, a statement of interest Analysis Lab and a Physical Geography able to teach undergraduate courses in that outlines his/her research and teaching Lab. Faculty members in the Department society and the environment, environ- philosophy, and three letters of recom- are actively involved in the Environmen- mental quality and management as well as mendation to Dr. Douglas O. Fuller, 1000 tal Studies Program, the Center for Urban graduate courses in resources and environ- Memorial Drive #231, University of Miami, and Environmental Research and the Elliott ment with a policy emphasis. Applicants Coral Gables, FL 33124-2221. Application School of International Affairs. must show promise for a productive schol- materials may also be sent electronically to Basic Qualifications: Applicants must arly career as demonstrated by scholarly [email protected]. have a PhD in Geography or closely related presentations, publications and/or works in Please visit the GRS website at http:// field by August 1, 2009 and be able to progress and grants. www.as.miami.edu/geography to learn more teach undergraduate courses in introductory Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated about the department. The University of physical geography, environmental quality/ skills in global monitoring of environmental Miami strongly encourages applications management and GIS as well as graduate change through the use of remote sensing or from women and minorities. Application courses in environmental geography and GIS. A candidate with urban-environmental Deadline: October 31, 2008. geospatial techniques. Applicants must show interests or expertise in energy policy is OCT 08-202 promise for a productive scholarly career as highly desirable. demonstrated by scholarly presentations, Apply: To be considered send a letter FLORIDA, TALLAHASSEE. publications and/or works in progress, and of interest, vita, statement of teaching and Florida State University. The Department excellent GIS skills. research interests, and the names and contact of Geography invites applications for up to Preferred Qualifications: Any sub- information for three references to: Dr. Lisa three (3) tenure-track Assistant Professor specialty in Physical Geography will be Benton-Short, Chair of the Search Com- positions in Human Geography to begin considered but preference will be given to mittee, Department of Geography, 1922 F August 2009. The successful applicants will geomorphology, climatology or biogeogra- St NW, Room 227, George Washington be expected to research, teach, advise master’s phy. A candidate with urban-environmental University, Washington DC 20052. and doctoral students, and secure external interests is highly desirable. Only complete applications will be con- funding in any subfields of human geography, Apply: To be considered send a letter sidered. Review of applications will begin including nature-society issues (e.g. cultural/ of interest, vita, statement of teaching and December 1, 2008 and continue until the political ecology, resource geography) and research interests, and the names and contact position is filled. regional studies. Research opportunities are information for three references to: Dr. The George Washington University is available in the College of Social Science’s Marie Price, Chair of the Search Committee, an equal opportunity/affirmation action interdisciplinary programs and initiatives, such Department of Geography, 1922 F St NW, employer. as demography, disaster risk, intercultural Room 227, George Washington University, OCT 08-236 dialogue, economic policy, and government Washington DC 20052. and aging. The Department of Geography has Only complete applications will be con- *FLORIDA, CORAL GABLES. a vibrant doctoral program stressing economic sidered. Review of applications will begin The Department of Geography and and political issues, human-environmental November 15, 2008 and continue until the Regional Studies (GRS) at the Univer- interactions, and spatial analysis, as well as a position is filled. sity of Miami invites applications for an very popular applied masters program in GIS. The George Washington University is open tenure-track position as an Assistant Salary and benefits are highly competitive, an equal opportunity/affirmation action Professor in Environmental Geography. and commensurate with qualifications and employer. Our Department seeks candidates who will experience. A PhD degree in geography or OCT 08-235 enhance emerging Departmental expertise in a related area by the time of appointment in Medical Geography, Environmental is required. *DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Health, Hazards and Urban-Environmental Apply: Send electronic letters of appli- The George Washington University, Studies. Ability to teach GIS will be con- cation by October 1, 2008 along with Department of Geography. Applications are sidered a plus. GRS currently offers BA and curriculum vitae, samples of publications, invited for a tenure-track position at the MA degrees in Geography with emphases and the names of three referees to Dr. Assistant Professor level for an Environ- in urban, environmental, and development Phil Steinberg, Search Committee Chair, mental Geographer with expertise in natural studies. Situated in the College of Arts Department of Geography, 323 Bellamy resource use, environmental management and Sciences, GRS faculty and students Building, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2190. and policy to begin September 1, 2009. The collaborate actively with a range of other Email: [email protected]. George Washington University is located in academic units at the University of Miami, Florida State University is an equal downtown Washington. The Department including the Abess Center for Ecosystem opportunity employer. of Geography offers a BA and a MA in Science and Policy, The Miller School SEP 08-178

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*ILLINOIS, CHARLESTON. DePaul University has a strong commitment A working knowledge of GIS and the ability The Department of Geology/Geography to diversity among both faculty and students. to teach a regional course other than Asia invites applications for a tenure-track Assis- We strongly encourage female candidates and and Africa are desired. The successful can- tant Professor in Geography with primary candidates of color to apply for the position. didate will be expected to teach existing expertise in Biogeography, emphasizing DePaul University is an affirmative action and courses ranging from the introductory to the Agricultural Geography and Natural Resource equal opportunities employer. The University graduate level. The Department also supports Conservation, to begin August 2009. A strong is a “Research University II” which places equal the development of additional, innovative background in Geographic Information emphasis on high quality teaching and in courses. Candidates are encouraged to visit Sciences and a commitment to excellence in sustained and superior scholarship. the Department’s web site at www.siue.edu/ teaching, research, and service are required. Associate or Full Professor and Chair, GEOGRAPHY to learn more about how PhD required by time of appointment. Department of Geography. Preferred field they can complement the program. The successful candidate will be able to specializations include Critical Human SIUE is a nationally-recognized university apply their teaching and research to applied Geography, Urban Geography, Geotech- with the only geography graduate program aspects of the natural and human-modified nology, Environmental Geography and in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The environments. Additional expertise in some Political Ecology, and Cultural Geography, Department is a strong, well-respected geog- area of: soils, land use/land cover change, but strong candidates specializing in other raphy program, and it has the second largest environmental modeling, sustainable rural subfields are welcome to apply. number of majors and graduate students in development or related areas is highly desir- The successful candidate will be an estab- Illinois and Missouri. Faculty in the depart- able. The department offers BS degrees in lished scholar with a demonstrated record ment have extensive opportunities to develop Geography, Geology, Teacher Certification of achievement and leadership. The Depart- both their teaching and research agendas. in Earth Science, and Teacher Certification in ment is developing an interdisciplinary Excellence in undergraduate and graduate Geography and participates in the multi-disci- graduate program in Geography and Urban teaching is expected, as are strong scholar- plinary Masters of Science for Natural Sciences Studies that will draw on our metropolitan ship and service. Applicants should submit a program. Candidates must be comfortable location and evolving strengths in communi- letter of application with their teaching and working across disciplines, teaching introduc- ty and participatory research. As the largest scholarship interests, a current curriculum tory and advanced courses to undergraduate Department of Geography in the city, we vitae, and photocopies of all academic tran- majors and students from all disciplines. The are superbly positioned – both institution- scripts. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is Department at EIU is student-oriented, encour- ally and geographically – to be a leader strongly encouraged. The candidate should ages mentoring of undergraduate research, and in geographical scholarship and education. also provide the names and contact informa- applied regional studies. More information on the Department can be tion of at least three references. Apply: Send a letter of application that found at gis.depaul.edu. General information SIUE is an equal opportunity employer includes teaching philosophy/experience on the University is at www.depaul.edu. and is committed to enhancing the diversity and research experience/interests, curricu- Submissions should include (1) an of its faculty and staff and encourages appli- lum vitae, three letters of reference, and academic CV, (2) a cover letter that address- cations from women, minorities, people with copies of undergraduate and graduate tran- es teaching and research interests as well disabilities and veterans. scripts, by October 15, 2008; review of as the candidate’s managerial philosophy, Apply to: Randy Pearson, Chair, Depart- applications will begin then and continue (3) contact information for three academic ment of Geography, Box 1459A. No email until the position is filled. All application references, (4) evidence of teaching excel- applications will be accepted. Screening credentials, except official transcripts, which lence, and (5) up to three published papers. of applications will begin October 15 and must be sent via mail, must be sent by The Search Committee will start reviewing continue until the position is filled. email as Word or PDF attachments to Dr. applications on November 1, 2008, and will SIUE is a state university; benefits under Vincent Gutowski, Search Committee Chair, consider applications until the position is state sponsored plans may not be available [email protected]. Official transcripts filled. to holders of F1 or J1 visas. should be sent to Dr. Vincent Gutowski, Apply: Please direct your submissions SEP 08-183 Department of Geology/Geography, 600 to Geography Search 2009, Department of Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL. 61920. For Geography, DePaul University, 990 West ILLINOIS, NORMAL. more information on the position and the Fullerton Avenue, Suite 4300, Chicago, IL The Department of Geography-Geology at department, check our home page. http:// 60614. Email submissions are welcome and Illinois State University seeks applications for www.eiu.edu/~geoscience. encouraged. Please attach relevant docu- a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Eastern Illinois University is an equal ments as MS Word or PDF files. (E-mail: Professor with expertise in Remote Sensing. opportunity, equal access, affirmative action Dr. Alex Papadopoulos, Geography Chair: The preferred starting date is August 16, employer committed to achieving a diverse [email protected]). 2009. A PhD in Geography or closely related community. SEP 08-194 field is preferred, but ABD candidates will be OCT 08-216-1 considered. ILLINOIS, EDWARDSVILLE. The department seeks a candidate with ILLINOIS, CHICAGO. The Department of Geography at Southern a strong potential for scholarly research, DePaul University, Department of Geography. Illinois University Edwardsville invites publication, and teaching in remote sensing. Announcing a search for an established scholar applications for a tenure-track position at Preferred qualifications include candidates with administrative experience to lead the the Assistant Professor level beginning in with primary expertise in the area of land Department as Chair beginning on September August 2009. PhD at time of appointment is use/land cover change and secondary inter- 1, 2009. The successful candidate will have a highly desirable but those with ABD status ests in any of the following areas: human- demonstrated record of high-quality research, may be considered. environment interactions, sustainable devel- leadership, and teaching. 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and vegetation dynamics. The successful departmental and school research strengths Midwest Transportation Consortium. The candidate is expected to seek extramural (see www.geog.uiuc.edu and www.earth. university is ranked second among public funding. A strong interest and expertise uiuc.edu). The position also involves par- comprehensive universities in the Midwest. in conducting field-based research is also ticipating in teaching for the Department’s Its enrollment is more than 12,600. The desired. Candidates are expected to have a undergraduate and graduate core curriculum Cedar Falls/Waterloo area has a population strong commitment to teaching. The suc- in GIScience. The Department is part of of approximately 120,000 with a full range cessful candidate will teach a combination the School of Earth, Society and Environ- of educational, cultural, recreational, and of courses in general education (e.g., quan- ment (SESE, comprising the Departments medical programs and facilities. titative methods, world regional geography, of Geography, Geology and Atmospheric Applications received by November 7, or natural disasters) and intermediate and Sciences), which provides excellent oppor- 2008 will be given full consideration. advanced level courses in remote sensing as tunities for interdisciplinary research. There Apply: Send a letter of application, cur- well as other areas of his/her expertise. Par- are also multiple opportunities to interact riculum vitae, separate statements of research ticipation in the department’s Institute for with the National Center for Supercomputing and teaching interests, and names of three Geospatial Analysis & Mapping (GEOMAP) Applications (NCSA), a leading center for references to Professor David May, Chair of will be expected. The potential for a signifi- the development of cyberinfrastructure, sci- Search Committee, Department of Geogra- cant startup package exists. entific visualization and data mining. A PhD phy, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Illinois State University is a research- in Geography or a closely related discipline IA 50614-0406; phone: (319) 273-2772; fax: intensive university with an annual enroll- is required at the time of appointment. Salary (319) 273-7103, e-mail: [email protected]. ment of approximately 20,000 students. The will be commensurate with experience. The department has a strong commit- university is located in the Bloomington- Full consideration will be given to appli- ment to achieving diversity among faculty Normal metropolitan area of central Illinois cations received by November 15, 2008. and we encourage applications from women, with a population of approximately 150,000. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a persons of color, veterans, and people with The Department of Geography-Geology statement of research and teaching interests disabilities. The University is an Equal offers B.S./B.A. degrees in Geography, a B.S. and a writing sample. In addition, they must Opportunity Employer with a comprehen- degree in Geology, and an M.S. degree in arrange for three letters of recommendation sive plan for Affirmative Action. UNI is a Hydrogeology. to be sent. smoke-free campus. Apply: Please send applications to Chair, Apply: All materials, including an email OCT 08-221 Remote Sensing Search Committee, Depart- address, should be submitted to Sara McLaf- ment of Geography-Geology, Illinois State ferty, Chair, GIScience Search Committee, *IOWA, CEDAR FALLS. University, Normal, Illinois, 61790-4400, Attn. Diane Lane, Department of Geogra- The GeoInformatics Training, Research, USA. phy, 220 Davenport Hall (MC 150), 607 Education and Extension (GeoTREE - www. Applications should include a cover South Mathews Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801. geotree.uni.edu) Center funded by NASA letter, curriculum vita, statements outlining Telephone (217) 333-3488. Fax (217) at the University of Northern Iowa seeks current and future research interests and 244-1785. For further information, contact applications for a Post-Doctoral Research teaching philosophy, three letters of recom- [email protected]. Associate (ABDs seriously considered) mendation, and all college and university The University of Illinois is an Affirma- or Research Associate (Master’s degree transcripts. All materials must be received tive Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. required) in remote sensing application areas. on or before November 1, 2008. No e-mail OCT 08-234 The candidate is responsible for the analysis, applications will be accepted. Inquiries about design and development of remote sensing the application process should be directed *IOWA, CEDAR FALLS. applications in any of the following areas: to Dr. Dagmar Budikova (dbudiko@ilstu. The Department of Geography at the Uni- 1) Invasive species mapping, 2) Crop residue edu, 309-438-7643). Additional information versity of Northern Iowa invites applica- modeling, 3) Land use/ land cover prediction about the department and the community tions for a tenure-track Assistant Professor modeling, 4) LiDAR quality control and 5) can be found at www.geo.ilstu.edu. Filling specializing in Geovisualization to begin Crop yield prediction. this position is contingent upon budgetary August, 2009. The successful candidate Qualifications include: a) Experience in approval. will teach cartography and geovisualiza- the remote sensing applications areas men- Illinois State University is an Affirmative tion courses, additional courses in their tioned above. Submit (through a snail mail Action University encouraging diversity. specialty, and contribute to undergraduate or email [email protected]) a cover letter, SEP 08-184 and graduate instruction. Preference will be CV, 1 or 2 publications (if any) and names/ given to candidates whose interests comple- contact information for three references to *ILLINOIS, URBANA. ment those of department’s faculty. We seek Dr. Raman than Sugumaran, 205 Innovative The University of Illinois at Urbana-Cham- an engaging teacher and active researcher. Teaching and Technology Center, Depart- paign. The Department of Geography invites The typical teaching load is three courses ment of Geography, University of Northern applications for a full-time (9 month), tenure per semester. A PhD degree in Geography Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA-50614, USA. Screen- track position at the Assistant Professor is preferred, although other closely-related ing of job applicants will begin on October level in Remote Sensing and Geographic disciplines will be considered. A PhD is 20, 2008. Information Science, starting August 2009. required at the time of appointment. See University of Northern Iowa is an equal The successful candidate will be expected additional requirements at www.uni.edu/ opportunity employer. to develop an active program of research and geography. OCT 08-206 publication in remote sensing and related With 11 full-time faculty we offer BA areas of GIScience (including, but not and MA degrees, a minor, and a GISc cer- *IOWA, IOWA CITY. limited to spatial analysis, geovisualization tificate. The department houses several spe- The Graduate Program in Urban and Regional and modeling of human and environmen- cialized labs/programs, including GeoTREE Planning at the University of Iowa anticipates tal systems) as well as complement current Center, Geography Alliance of Iowa, and an opening for a tenure-track faculty position

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at the Assistant or Associate professor level should include a letter of application and cur- internationalize its curriculum is preferred. beginning in August, 2009. The successful riculum vitae. The letter of application should PhD required at time of appointment. candidate must, at a minimum, have a PhD in include: a statement of teaching interest, a Applicants should submit a letter of planning or a related discipline, demonstrate statement of research interest, and evidence of application, curriculum vitae, statements of substantial potential for scholarly research teaching ability. Three letters of recommenda- research and teaching interests, transcripts, and publication, and be able to teach courses tion should be mailed to: Dr. David Bennett, reprints of selected peer-reviewed publica- in GIS as well as courses in transportation 316 Jessup Hall, Department of Geography, tions, and contact information for three or economic development. Initial review of The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242. references. applications will begin on January 2 for Screening of applications begins October Apply: Katie Algeo, Chair, Search the August 2009 appointment. Applications 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is Committee, Department of Geogra- will be accepted until the position is filled. filled. Questions regarding this position can phy and Geology, 1906 College Heights We especially encourage applications from be directed to Dr. Bennett (david-bennett@ Blvd. #31066, Bowling Green, Kentucky, minorities and women. uiowa.edu or 319 335-0158). 42101-1066. To apply for this position, please go SEP 08-188 Western Kentucky University is an Affir- to http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search under mative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. requisition number 55923. *KANSAS, EMPORIA. All qualified individuals are encouraged to Charles E. Connerly, Director, Graduate Emporia State University invites applica- apply including women, minorities, persons Program in Urban and Regional Planning, tions for a tenure-track position in human with disabilities and disabled veterans. 343 Jessup Hall, The University of Iowa, geography at the Assistant Professor level, OCT 08-211 Iowa City, IA 52242. Phone: 319-335-0039. beginning August 2009. We seek a broadly E-mail: [email protected]. trained geographer to teach world regional KENTUCKY, BOWLING GREEN. Homepage: www.urban.uiowa.edu. geography, cartography and GIS applica- Western Kentucky University, Department The University of Iowa is an affirmative tions, and various thematic and regional of Geography and geology. Assistant Profes- action/equal opportunity employer. Women geography courses in the candidate’s spe- sor, Meteorology/climate. and minorities are encouraged to apply. cialty areas. Geography is in the multi- Western Kentucky University is seeking OCT 08-208 disciplinary Social Sciences Department; applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Pro- ESU is a comprehensive regional university fessor of Meteorology/Climate position IOWA, IOWA CITY. focused on undergraduate teaching; ongoing beginning August 2009. The successful The Department of Geography at the Uni- scholarly engagement is also expected. PhD candidate is expected to teach undergradu- versity of Iowa invites applications for a required by time of appointment. ate and graduate courses in the new B.S. full-time tenure track appointment at the Apply: Send letter of application, current Meteorology and the existing M.S. in Geo- Assistant Professor level. The department’s cv, transcripts, writing sample, and names sciences programs. Teaching may include focus is on human-environment interac- and contact information for three refer- courses in dynamic meteorology and in the tion informed by geographic information ences to Ellen Hansen, Department of Social successful candidate’s specialty area, with science. This will be the fourth hire in a Sciences, 1200 Commercial, Campus Box the area of specialization open. However, series of faculty positions in this area. We 4032, Emporia State University, Emporia, preference will be given to candidates with seek an individual with research interests in KS 66801. Inquiries: [email protected]. interests and expertise in climate modeling human-environment interactions who will Background checks are required. and/or contemporary climate change. The broadly complement one or more of the An AA/EOE institution, Emporia State Department of Geography and Geology department’s existing strengths in geographic University encourages women and minori- is home to the Kentucky Climate Center, information science, land use science, envi- ties to apply. Information: www.emporia. the State Climatologist, and the Kentucky ronmental policy, biogeography, or health edu/socsci/divis/htm. Mesonet and the successful candidate is geography. The applicant’s primary teaching OCT 08-207-1 expected to collaborate with these entities. and research interests may lie in the study More information about the department and of biophysical, social/economic, or coupled *KENTUCKY, BOWLING GREEN. its research centers is online at: http://www. biophysical/social processes. The Depart- Western Kentucky University. The Depart- wku.edu/geoweb/, http://kyclim.wku.edu/, ment and the College of Liberal Arts and ment of Geography and Geology invites and http://www.kymesonet.org/. Sciences are strongly committed to gender applications for a tenure-track Cultural Qualifications: Earned PhD in Geogra- and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of Geography position beginning August 2009 phy, Meteorology, or a closely related field is the University, College and Department at the level of Assistant Professor. Screening required. Strong ABDs also considered. Must reflect this commitment. of applications will start on November 15 demonstrate a commitment to excellence in The successful candidate must, to a and continue until the position is filled. teaching and research at the undergraduate, degree commensurate with career stage, The successful applicant will contribute Master’s, and post-doctoral levels. Will be have evidence of their ability to publish to expanding undergraduate and graduate expected to develop a strong externally in leading academic journals and to secure programs in cultural geography by par- funded research program. Interested candi- external support for their research activities. ticipating in curriculum development and dates should submit a letter of application The appointment will begin in August 2009. teaching courses in place and culture, that includes teaching and research philoso- A PhD in geography or related discipline thematic geography (ethnicity, political, phy, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, is required at the time of appointment. For historical, economic, religions, regions, etc.) and the names of three references. further information please see www.uiowa. tourism, and qualitative methods. We seek Apply: Department of Geography and edu/~geog/positionadvert. candidates who demonstrate excellence in Geology, Meteorology/Climate Search Apply: Candidates must submit applica- teaching, directing student research, and Committee, Western Kentucky University, tions online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ (requisi- who maintain a substantive research program. 1906 College Heights Blvd #31066, Bowling tion #55842). Attachments to the application Ability to help the department continue to Green, KY 42101-1066.

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Review of applications will begin mental policy, both in national as well as Further information on this position November 1, 2008. Position will remain international contexts. The Department and on academic and research programs of open until filled. recently launched its MS/PhD program and the Department may be obtained from the All qualified individuals are encouraged to our faculty are active participants in UMBC’s address above and can be found at www. apply including women, minorities, persons NSF-IGERT traineeship program, “Water in geog.umd.edu/hdgc. with disabilities and disabled veterans. the Urban Environment.” Interested candi- Applications from women and minorities SEP 08-198 dates may visit the web site www.umbc.edu/ are particularly sought. The University of ges for additional information. Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Affirma- *MARYLAND, BALTIMORE. Apply: please send curriculum vitae and tive Action Employer. University of Maryland, Baltimore County. cover letter describing research agenda and OCT 08-209 Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning teaching interests, and have three letters of in August 2009. PhD required at time of reference sent to: Dr. Jeffrey Halverson, at *MASSACHUSETTS, CAMBRIDGE. appointment. The UMBC Department of [email protected]. For those unable to Environmental Fellows Program at Harvard Geography & Environmental Systems seeks submit electronically, please send applica- University. Purpose: The Harvard Univer- a faculty member with research and teaching tions to Department of Geography and Envi- sity Center for the Environment created the interests in Environmental Policy. We are ronmental Systems, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Environmental Fellows program to enable interested in individuals with expertise in Circle, Baltimore, Maryland 21250. Review recent doctorate recipients to use and expand policy related to global change, particularly of applications will begin on December 1, Harvard’s extraordinary resources to tackle climate, and its linkages with resource systems 2008 and will continue until the position is complex environmental problems. The Envi- and their use (e.g., water resources, biodiver- filled. ronmental Fellows will work for two years sity, or land resources). The ideal candidate UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal with Harvard faculty members in any school should have broad knowledge of regional and Opportunity Employer and actively seeks or department to create new knowledge while international issues, and an interest in the law, the applications of minorities, women, and also strengthening connections across the Uni- economics, politics, and/or history related to individuals with disabilities. versity’s academic disciplines. Environmental the evolution and development of current OCT 08-226 Fellows may include people with degrees in policies and future solutions. The ability to the sciences, social sciences, law, government, utilize geospatial information technology as *MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK. public policy, public health, medicine, design, an analytical tool is desirable. Candidates The University of Maryland (at College Park) and the full array of humanities. The award: are expected to have an active program of Department of Geography invites applications The fellowship will provide an annual stipend research and publication, ability to attract for three tenured or tenure-track faculty in of $54,000 plus health insurance, a $5,000 external funding, and evidence of commit- human dimensions of global change, rank allowance for travel and professional expenses, ment to excellence in teaching. commensurate with experience. These posi- and other employee benefits. Environmental In the most recent Carnegie ranking, tions are expected to start on or about August Fellows will begin work in September 2009. UMBC is listed as a Research University- 2009. Salary and benefits are highly competi- Apply: Applications and all letters of High Research Activity. Research opportu- tive, based on qualifications and experience. A reference must be received by the Center for nities at UMBC include collaboration with PhD degree in geography, or in a related area the Environment by 5 pm Eastern Standard colleagues in the Public Policy graduate of the social sciences, is required. Time, Thursday, January 15, 2009. The program, one of the largest in the country; We are seeking the most outstanding Center will announce the awards in April with the Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES), candidates with an existing track record of 2009. Complete details can be found at: an NSF-funded Urban Long-Term Ecologi- publications and success in research grant www.environment.harvard.edu. cal Research site headquartered at UMBC; applications, appropriate to rank. The suc- Harvard University is an affirmative the Joint Center for Earth Systems Technol- cessful candidates are expected to establish action, equal opportunity employer. ogy (JCET) and Goddard Earth Sciences & productive research programs, appropriate to OCT 08-233 Technology Center (GEST), both research a research-intensive institution. Candidates consortia formed by UMBC and NASA- are sought who will complement the Depart- MASSACHUSETTS, SOUTH HADLEY. Goddard Space Flight Center; the Center for ment’s existing strengths in the physical The interdisciplinary Program in Environ- Urban Environmental Research and Educa- dimensions of global change and should have mental Studies at Mount Holyoke College tion (CUERE), focused on the environmen- demonstrable potential to further enhance invites applications for a tenure-track, entry- tal, social and economic impacts of urban the Department’s national and international level position in environmental studies with and suburban landscape transformation, and activities in the field of human systems. a focus on political/social ecology. This is the U.S. Geological Survey Water Science Applications should include a personal state- the third tenure line, and first devoted to Center for the MD-DE-DC region located ment of background and experience relevant to social science, in a growing interdisciplinary at UMBC. In addition UMBC is a partner the position, including research, teaching and program. The successful candidate will be in the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative service activities, a signed, dated Curriculum trained in social science and bring teaching Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), part of Vitae, reprints of selected peer-reviewed pub- and research strengths in the interconnections a national CESU network. The campus is lications, and names and addresses (including among bio-geophysical, political and social located in close proximity to Washington e-mail) of 3-5 referees. For best consideration relationships, and their place in problems D.C. and a broad array of federal, state, and applications are due no later than October 27, of sustainability, with an ability to engage local agencies as well as to other research 2008 but the search will continue until suitable issues in dialogue with ecological science, the institutions along the Washington-Balti- candidates are appointed. humanities, and applied work or community more-Philadelphia corridor. The Washing- Apply: Dr. Chris Justice, Chair, Search projects. PhD required. The teaching load is ton-Baltimore region has an extraordinary Committee, Department of Geography, 2-2. Application deadline is October 15. number of agencies and institutions whose 2181 LeFrak Hall, University of Maryland, Apply: Send letter describing your teaching focus is on the environment and environ- College Park, Maryland 20742-8225. aims and research plans, c.v., transcripts,

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references, and two syllabuses (an introduc- business focus is balanced by an equally MICHIGAN, EAST LANSING. tory course and an upper-level seminar of strong commitment to the liberal arts as The Department of Geography at Michigan your choice). All supporting materials must evidenced by a large International Studies State University is seeking applications for be received by October 15. Apply online major and a growing interdisciplinary second a tenure-track position in hydroclimatology. at http://jobsearch.mtholyoke.edu/applicants/ major in Liberal Studies that may be paired The appointment will be at the rank of Assis- Central?quickFind=50741. with any business-related major. tant Professor, beginning August 2009. A Mount Holyoke is an undergraduate Offering a collegial environment on an PhD degree in Geography or closely related liberal arts college for women with 2,000 attractive campus ten miles west of Boston, discipline such as Atmospheric Science, Envi- students and 200 faculty. Half the faculty are Bentley is an equal opportunity employer ronmental Science, Geology and Hydrol- women; one-fourth are persons of color. It is committed to strength through diversity, ogy is required at the time of appointment. located about 80 miles west of Boston in the and welcomes applications from members of Research interests should include land-atmo- Connecticut River valley, and is a member under-represented groups. sphere interactions related to the hydro- of the Five College Consortium consisting SEP 08-192 logic cycle. Expertise in environmental and of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, related modeling is preferred. International and Smith Colleges and the University of MICHIGAN, EAST LANSING. experience or a demonstrated interest in Massachusetts. The Department of Geography and the international regions is an advantage. The Mount Holyoke is committed to foster- Center for Global Change and Earth Obser- successful candidate will be expected to ing multicultural diversity and awareness vations at Michigan State University, and participate in interdisciplinary research and in its faculty, staff, and student body and is the College of Environment and Natural contribute to MSU’s strengths in climatology an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Resources at Zhejiang University, China and climate change research, geomorphol- Employer. Women and persons of color are are seeking applications for a tenure-track ogy, groundwater hydrology, Great Lakes especially encouraged to apply. position in environmental geography. The studies, biogeography, paleoenvironments, SEP 08-173 appointment will be at the rank of Assistant and environmental decision-making. Duties Professor, beginning August 2009. A PhD include developing an externally funded MASSACHUSETTS, WALTHAM. degree in Geography or closely related research program, teaching undergraduate Chair of International Studies Department, discipline is required at the time of appoint- and graduate student courses, and mentoring Bentley College. The International Studies ment. graduate students. Applicants should send a Department at Bentley College invites quali- This is a joint position at both Michigan letter stating research interests, a current CV, fied candidates to apply for a leadership State University and Zhejiang University and names of three referees. position as Department Chair. with the tenure home at Michigan State. The Apply to: Professor Julie Winkler, The successful applicant will have the fol- position is a unique opportunity for a geog- Search Committee Chair, 116 Geography lowing qualifications: significant leadership rapher interested in international research, Building, Michigan State University, East experience that demonstrates strong man- teaching, and service. The international Lansing, MI 48824-1117, [email protected], agement skills; academic record appropriate focus must include China and the successful 517-353-9186. Review of applications will for a senior faculty appointment; strong candidate will be expected to spend approxi- begin December 1, 2008 and continue until commitment to global and interdisciplinary mately six months per year at each Univer- the position is filled. Geography 38-326. studies; proven ability to identify opportuni- sity. The areas of expertise may include, Michigan State University is an equal oppor- ties and implement strategies designed to but are not limited to, water and/or soil tunity institution and strongly encourages appli- internationalize higher education; excellent pollution assessment and modeling, aquatic cations from women and minorities. organizational and communication skills; ecosystem assessment, or socioeconomic SEP 08-179 proven ability to work effectively with dimensions of environmental change, includ- faculty, staff, and students of diverse cultural ing land use dynamics and/or environmental MICHIGAN, EAST LANSING. backgrounds. health. Technical skills in remote sensing The Department of Geography and the Center Candidates’ disciplines of training and and/or GIS and some ability in Mandarin for Global Change and Earth Observations areas of scholarship are open. The salary is Chinese are preferred. The successful candi- (CGCEO) at Michigan State University are competitive and negotiable and, along with date will be expected to work collaboratively seeking applications for an open-rank tenure- tenure status, will be determined based upon across disciplines in both Universities. Duties track position in remote sensing beginning qualifications. include developing an externally funded August 2009. A PhD degree in Geography Review of applications will begin on research program, teaching undergraduate or closely related discipline is required at October 1, 2008 and continue until the and graduate student courses, and mentoring the time of appointment. The successful position is filled. Application must include the graduate students. Applicants should send a candidate will be an established scholar with following materials to be considered by the letter stating research interests, a current CV, a strong record of extramural funding, high search committee: (1) a letter of application and a list of three referees. quality publications, and a comprehensive including a visionary statement about inter- Apply: rofessor Ashton Shortridge, plan for future research. The position is joint national studies and a summary of recent and Search Committee Chair, 116 Geography between the CGCEO and the Department current research agenda; (2) curriculum vitae; Building, Michigan State University, East of Geography and thus explicitly collab- (3) evidence of effective leadership capa- Lansing, MI 48824-1117, [email protected], orative. We seek exceptional applicants with bilities and management skills; (4) samples of 517-432-3561. Review of applications will international research interests in areas such scholarship not to exceed fifty pages; and (5) begin November 1, 2008 and continue until as coupled natural-human systems, urban or contact information for three references. the position is filled. Geography 38-069. environmental modeling. Applicants will be Apply: Application materials should be Michigan State University is an equal oppor- expected to develop an externally funded sent to: [email protected]. tunity institution and strongly encourages appli- research program, teach undergraduate Bentley College (www.bentley.edu) is a cations from women and minorities. and graduate courses, and mentor graduate national leader in business education; the SEP 08-169 students. Applicants should send a letter

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stating research interests, a current CV, and million. During this time, we have enjoyed a issues; Willingness to travel and perform names of three referees. dramatic increase in the quality of our facili- administrative duties in support of ICP’s Apply: Professor Joe Messina, Search ties, our students and our faculty. work. Starting salary is commensurate with Committee Chair, 116 Geography Building, Apply: Dr. Richard Scott, Department experience and salary history. ICP provides Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI of Geography and Anthropology, Rowan excellent benefits. 48824-1117. Email: [email protected]. Phone: University, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glass- Apply: please send a cover letter, resume 517-353-1715. Review of applications will boro, NJ 08028. Telephone: (856) 256-4812. and brief writing sample to employment@ begin November 1, 2008 and continue until Applications must include: letter of interest, icpny.org. Indicate the position’s title in the the position is filled. Geography 38-070. curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, teaching subject line of your email. Michigan State University is an equal oppor- evaluations and other evidence of excellence For more information visit www.icpny. tunity institution and strongly encourages appli- in the classroom along with the names and org or www.redwhiteandbluebook.org. cations from women and minorities. contact information of three references. In SEP 08 175 SEP 08-191 your letter, please discuss philosophy and methods of teaching, anticipated scholarship NORTH CAROLINA, CHAPEL HILL. *NEW JERSEY, GLASSBORO. program and anything else that you believe Department of Geography, University of Rowan University. Regional Geographer. will make you an attractive candidate. Submit North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Tenure- The Rowan University Department of Geog- application by mail or by e-mail to scott@ Track Assistant Professor South Asia. North raphy and Anthropology invites applicants rowan.edu. Letters of recommendation must Carolina, Chapel Hill 27599-3220. for an Assistant Professor tenure-track be furnished upon request. Review of applica- The Department of Geography at the position to begin in September 2009. We tions begins immediately and continues until University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill seek a broadly educated Human Geographer we fill the position. invites applications from outstanding scholars with an expertise in Regional Geography For more information about Rowan Uni- for a tenure-track faculty position at the who has a strong potential for excellence versity and the Department of Geography assistant professor level in any aspect of the in teaching, scholarship and service. The and Anthropology, please visit: www.rowan. contemporary Geography of South Asia. successful candidate will teach a combination edu or www.rowan.edu/colleges/las/depart- A PhD degree in Geography or a related of courses in general education (e.g., Cultural ments/geography. field is required by date of employment. The Geography and World Regional Geogra- Rowan University is an Affirmative action/ position will begin in July/August, 2009. The phy) and intermediate and upper division Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, person hired will be expected to develop regional courses, along with courses in his or minorities, veterans, and the handicapped research and teaching initiatives relating her topical specialization. Possible regional are encouraged to apply. Filling of the to their thematic interests and South Asia. courses include: Europe, Latin America, Asia, position is contingent on funding. The Department has a strong commitment Middle East and Africa. In addition to a OCT 08-229 to multi-disciplinary, inter-disciplinary, and strong commitment to teaching, we expect an international research and teaching, and active research agenda, which is encouraged NEW YORK, NEW YORK. provides opportunities for interactions with by the university through travel support, Geographical Research Manager – Institute other academic units, including the Global internal grants and teaching load reduction. for Children and Poverty. The Institute for Education Center, Carolina Population Applicants must have the PhD in hand by Children and Poverty (ICP) is an indepen- Center, Center for Urban and Regional September 1, 2009. dent nonprofit research organization based Studies, and the Carolina Institute for the Our department enjoys a friendly, col- in New York City. Environment. The position is part of an legial environment and significant University ICP works to provide timely analysis and exciting South Asia initiative at UNC in support in maintaining cutting-edge classroom recommendations that will enhance public conjunction with nearby institutions Duke and computer facilities. Beginning fall 2008, policies and programs affecting poor or University, North Carolina State Univer- we are teaching most classes in two completely homeless children and their families. ICP sity, and North Carolina Central Univer- renovated smart classrooms, one of which is seeks an ambitious professional to supervise sity, and the individual hired will have the equipped with twenty-four computers. junior and experienced researchers on an opportunity to participate in the Carolina Rowan University, with an enrollment of on-going project – the Red, White, and Asia Center (www.carolinaasiacenter.unc. approximately 10,000 students, is a bachelors Blue Book – that tracks national homeless edu/) and the North Carolina Center for and masters level institution that values high demographics and investigates governmen- South Asia Studies (www.jhfc.duke.edu/csas/ quality teaching, scholarship and service. tal, non-profit, and voluntary sector work events/index.php?cal=csas&startdate=1900- Our classes are small (20-30 students), and on homeless family issues at state and local 01-01&enddate=2007-05-18). emphasize project-based, inquiry-based and levels. Apply: Qualified applicants should submit interdisciplinary approaches to learning. Qualifications: Master’s degree in social an application including their CV online We are conveniently located less than science field; preferably geography; Minimum at: http://hr.unc.edu/jobseekers/. Search for an hour’s drive from the Atlantic Ocean, of three years work experience; preferably in positions listed in Geography. 20 miles from Philadelphia, and midway geographical research; Demonstrated expe- Additional application materials, includ- between New York City and Washington, rience with quantitative analysis of public ing a letter of application, a statement of DC. The immediate surroundings of the policies; Census Bureau data; and statistical research and teaching interests and experi- University provide a variety of housing and and presentation software; Familiarity with ence, two samples of writing, and three letters recreational opportunities in urban settings, federal financing mechanisms, and state and of reference may be uploaded at the above suburban settings and rural environments. county budget data; Working knowledge website or sent to: Barbara Taylor, Adminis- In 1992, Mr. Henry Rowan donated of the history and policies affecting poor trative Manager, Department of Geography, $100 million to the then Glassboro State or homeless families; Strong communica- UNC-Chapel Hill, CB #3220, Saunders Hall, College. In the years since then Univer- tion skills, with the demonstrated ability Chapel Hill NC 27599-3220. Deadline for sity’s endowment has grown to nearly $200 to synthesize and communicate complex receipt of applicants is November 1, 2008.

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The University of North Carolina *OHIO, CINCINNATI. and the search will remain open until the at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity University of Cincinnati. The Department position is filled. Employer. Women and minorities are encour- of Geography invites applicants for a Geo- The University of Cincinnati is an Equal aged to apply. graphic Information Sciences position at Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. SEP 08-199 the rank of Full Professor or Associate Women and minorities are encouraged Professor starting January to September, to apply. Further information about the OHIO, ATHENS. 2009. This position is part of a new interdis- Department is available at www.geography. Ohio University. The Department of Geogra- ciplinary cluster in Geographical Informa- uc.edu, or by contacting [email protected]. phy invites applications for a full-time tenure- tion Networks (GINs), which also includes OCT 08-205 track position in Meteorology at the rank of the departments of Biology, Chemistry and Assistant Professor effective September 2009. Geology. The hire will lead the GINs cluster *PENNSYLVANIA, ALTOONA. We seek an energetic faculty member committed and will play a major role in recruiting three Assistant Professor of Geoscience. The to excellent teaching and dedicated to research junior hires for the cluster in the areas Pennsylvania State University, Altoona with the skills needed to secure external funding. of natural hazards and sensor and sensing College invites applicants for a tenure-track We are seeking a physical geographer with a technology. The cluster will initially focus faculty position in Geosciences. Preference solid research agenda in atmospheric science on the development of GINs infrastructure will be given to applicants in hydrology, and a commitment to quality teaching to take to support real-time monitoring and analysis groundwater, or related environmental a leadership role in mentoring undergraduate of physical and biological hazards in urban, areas (such as climatology, geochemistry, students majoring in geography-meteorology rural and arctic watersheds. hydrogeology, environmental geophysics). and geography master’s students focusing on The hire will be expected to direct this Candidates should also demonstrate famil- atmospheric science. PhD in Geography is research initiative and lead the effort in gar- iarity with geo-visualization and remote preferred, but applications from those in allied nering significant external interdisciplinary sensing techniques. Teaching responsi- fields such as Meteorology and Climatology research support. Applicants must demon- bilities include introductory courses in earth will also be considered. strate evidence of high-quality publications, sciences and upper-level courses in areas of Ohio University is a four-year public institu- continuous external funding and the ability expertise. The successful candidate should tion of approximately 20,000 students located in to lead an interdisciplinary team. A strong be dedicated to undergraduate teaching and Athens, a progressive community situated in the background in computer science is desirable. research (particularly on practical geo-envi- rolling hills of southeastern Ohio. The Depart- The successful candidate will be expected to ronmental process problems/issues) and be ment of Geography currently has 12 full-time teach GIScience and physical-environmental committed to supporting our undergraduate faculty members, 155 undergraduate majors and geography courses at both the undergraduate B.A. program in Environmental Studies. 23master’s students, and offers a range of degree and the graduate level. Salary is highly com- Located in the beautiful Allegheny Moun- programs including environmental geography, petitive and commensurate with experience. tains of central Pennsylvania, Penn State GISc, urban planning, environmental pre-law, The Cincinnati metropolitan area is located Altoona is a largely residential campus of and meteorology. The meteorology program along the Ohio River and amid rolling hills in 4,000 students offering 19 baccalaureate currently has 40 undergraduate majors. The Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and degree programs and the first two years of department enjoys excellent teaching, research, Southeast Indiana. The University of Cincin- 180 Penn State baccalaureate degrees. Degree IT, and administrative support for its activities. nati is classified as a university with “very offerings at Penn State Altoona will continue The Scalia Laboratory for Atmospheric Analysis high research activity” by the Carnegie Com- to expand. Only 40 miles from the Univer- supports teaching and research in meteorology, mission and ranked by the National Science sity Park campus, Altoona College offers the climatology, and forecasting. Foundation as one of America’s top 25 public advantages of small college teaching with the The completed online application must universities for federal research expenditures. readily available resources of a major research include a letter of application, curriculum The Department of Geography, established university. vitae, evidence of research and teaching expe- in 1907, is one of oldest geography programs The position requires a PhD in one of the rience, and the names and contact information in the nation. Geosciences or related field, and is a tenure- for three professional references. For more The Department offers undergraduate track appointment at the level of assistant information please visit us online at www. and graduate degrees (M.A., and PhD) in professor or a rank commensurate with qual- ohio.edu/geography. Ohio University is an three focused areas: Environmental-Physical ifications beginning in Fall 2009. Applicants affirmative action/equal opportunity employer Geography, GIScience, and Urban-Economic should present a record of evidence and that strives to enhance its ability to develop Geography. The Department has two State-of- potential effectiveness in teaching, research, a diverse faculty and we seek a candidate the-Art GIS/Remote Sensing teaching/research and service. Candidates should have a strong with a commitment to working effectively computer labs, with a total of 42 computers commitment to undergraduate education, with students, faculty, and staff from diverse and two servers and the latest in GIS and research, student recruitment and retention, backgrounds. Applications from women and remote sensing software. As the recipient of and curricular development and assessment. persons from traditionally under-represented nearly $2 million in grants from NSF last year, Penn State Altoona offers a competitive groups are encouraged. For full consideration the department is highly productive in funded salary and an attractive benefits package. please apply by December 15, 2008. research and other scholarly activities. The Applicants should send a letter of applica- Apply online at www.ohiouniversityjobs. Department has active collaborations with tion establishing their qualifications; a current com/applicants/Central?quickFind=54691. Computer Science, Geology, Biology, Civil vita; a description of teaching philosophy Questions may be directed to: Dr Timothy G. and Environmental Engineering, Environmen- and evidence of teaching effectiveness; a Anderson, Chair, Department of Geography, tal Studies, and other units. statement of research interests; transcripts Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701-2979. Apply: Instructions on how to apply (official transcripts required at the time of an Voice: 740-593-1138. Fax: 740-593-1139. online will be posted at www.geography. interview); and three letters of reference. E-mail: [email protected]. uc.edu/~linliu/gins.html. Evaluation of Apply: Applicants are strongly encour- SEP 08-182-4 applications will begin November 1, 2008, aged to submit their applications and

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accompanying materials electronically to *PENNSYLVANIA, CALIFORNIA. management, land use policy for sustainable [email protected] in Word or PDF formats. California University of Pennsylvania, a metropolitan development (including hazard Review of applications will begin the week proud member of the Pennsylvania State mitigation), environmental economics, and/ of November 3, 2008 and continue until the System of Higher Education. or resource conservation at local, regional, position is filled. Non-electronic inquiries, College of Science and Technology. national, and/or international scales. PhD applications, and additional materials should Tourism Studies Specialization in Tourism required at time of appointment. be sent to: Chair Search Committee for Geography with an emphasis on tourism Our department’s programs are built Geosciences, Job # A-28539, 3000 Ivyside planning and development. Online teaching around the central themes of globalization, Park, Altoona, PA 16601-3760. experience is an asset. Rank and Salary: sustainability, and social justice, supported by For additional information about Penn This is a tenure track faculty appointment. an emphasis on spatial analytical techniques. State Altoona, please visit our web page at Salary is competitive and commensurate We offer undergraduate interdisciplinary www.altoona.psu.edu. with academic preparation and experience. degrees in Environmental Studies and Geog- Penn State is committed to affirmative An excellent fringe benefits package is raphy/Urban Studies, a Masters in Geogra- action, equal opportunity and the diversity included. Application: In order to be a phy and Urban Studies, and a PhD in Urban of its workforce. leading candidate in this search, in addition Studies. The PhD program commences in Fall OCT 08-219 to the aforementioned requirements, the 2009 and the candidate will be expected to candidate minimally must be fluent in the have a significant role in building its sustain- *PENNSYLVANIA, CALIFORNIA. English language, be able to communicate ability theme. Temple University provides Position Announcement, California Univer- well, demonstrate outstanding potential for ample opportunity for interdisciplinary and sity of Pennsylvania, a proud member of the excellence in teaching through a successful collaborative research in environmental sus- Pennsylvania State System of Higher Educa- interview and/or classroom demonstration tainability. Review of completed applications tion, College of Science and Technology. and be experienced in the use of innovative begins November 1, 2008 and continues until Position: Meteorology. Concentration in curricular approaches that are student-cen- the position is filled. earth sciences with an emphasis on numeri- tered, inquiry-based and hands-on-oriented. Apply: Please forward a letter of applica- cal modeling and/or computer programming. To be considered, applicants must submit tion with research and teaching statements, Undergraduate teaching experience is an hardcopy all of the following before an on- CV, copies of selected reprints (maximum asset. Rank and Salary: This is a tenure-track campus interview is granted: full curriculum three), and full contact information for three faculty appointment. Salary is competitive vitae; official transcripts from all colleges and referees to: Dr. Robert Mason, Search Com- and commensurate with academic prepara- universities attended (unofficial transcripts are mittee Chair, Department of Geography tion and experience. An excellent fringe acceptable for review purposes); letter of appli- & Urban Studies, Temple University, 309 benefits package is included. cation highlighting the applicant’s qualifica- Gladfelter Hall, 1115 W. Berks Street, Phila- Application: To be considered, applicants tions and teaching interests; names, addresses, delphia, PA 19122. Electronic applications must submit in hard copy all of the following: phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three strongly preferred. Letter of application highlighting the appli- professional references who have current For further information visit www.temple. cants’ qualifications in teaching, research, knowledge of the applicant’s abilities. Veterans edu/gus or e-mail Dr. Mason at rmason@ and service; A full curriculum vita; Official should forward a copy of form DD 214 to temple.edu. transcripts from all colleges and universities the Office of Social Equity, 250 University Temple University is an equal oppor- attended (unofficial transcripts are accept- Ave, Box 9, California, PA 15419. Application tunity, equal access, affirmative action able for review purposes); Names, addresses, Deadline November 21, 2008. employer, committed to achieving a diverse phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of Apply: Send complete application except community. three professional references that have DD214 (if veteran) to: Dr. Susan Ryan, OCT 08-222 current knowledge of the applicants’ abili- Chair, Search Committee, Department of ties in teaching, research, and service. Please Earth Sciences, 250 University Avenue, Box *PENNSYLVANIA, UNIVERSITY PARK. submit via regular mail (please no email or 55, California University of Pennsylvania, Tenure track faculty position at open faxed applications). Veterans should forward California, PA 15419. Phone: 724-938-4531. rank (Full, Associate, or Assistant Profes- a copy of form DD214 to the Office of Fax: 724-938-5780. Email: [email protected]. sor) specializing in geographic information Social Equity, 250 University Ave, Box 9, Integrity, Civility, and Responsibility are science (GIScience). We are interested in California, Pennsylvania 15419. Application the official core values of California Univer- candidates who will strengthen the Depart- Deadline: November 21, 2008. sity of Pennsylvania, an affirmative action/ ment of Geography’s research and teaching Apply: Send complete application except equal opportunity employer. Women, program and help build strong connec- DD214 (if veteran) to: Dr. Chad Kauffman, minorities, veterans and the physically chal- tions to other relevant science communities. Chair, Search Committee, Department of lenged are encouraged to apply. GIScience research in the Department is Earth Sciences, 250 University Avenue, Box OCT 08-210 coordinated through the GeoVISTA Center 55, California University of Pennsylvania, (www.geovista.psu.edu), an interdisciplinary California, PA 15419. Phone: 724-938-5760; *PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA. GIScience unit based in Geography involv- Fax: 724-938-5780. Email: kauffman@cup. Temple University. The Department of ing five associated departmental faculty and edu. Website: www.cup.edu/employment. Geography and Urban Studies invites appli- nine faculty from departments across the Integrity, Civility, and Responsibility are cations for a tenure-track position at the University Park campus. Candidates with the official core values of California Univer- rank of Assistant Professor in Environmen- research expertise in any area of GIScience sity of Pennsylvania, an affirmative action/ tal Sustainability beginning in August 2009. will be considered. Excellence in teaching, equal opportunity employer. Women, Candidates should have interests in environ- research, and service is expected, as is an minorities, veterans and the physically chal- mental policy, policy analysis, quantitative established record of extramural funding. lenged are encouraged to apply. analysis of metropolitan environmental issues, A willingness to participate in the online OCT 08-232 sustainable development, natural resource Masters of Geographic Information Systems

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(MGIS) graduate degree program is advanta- gens. The ideal candidate will be able to riculum, to direct dissertations and theses, geous (http://gis.e-education.psu.edu). integrate, analyze, model, and/or interpret to publish actively at the forefront of our Applicants should submit, in digital form: 1) ecological information along with spatial discipline and beyond, and to offer service a letter describing how they would contribute and temporal environmental data and have to the Department, College, and University. to the Department’s teaching and research the technological expertise to contribute to Salaries are commensurate with qualifica- program; 2) a complete curriculum vitae; 3) the success of interdisciplinary research in tions and/or expertise and are competitive. A a maximum of five reprints; and 4) the names the cluster area. background check will be conducted before and addresses (including e-mail and fax) of For full consideration by the search com- a candidate is hired. We will begin review of three to five referees. Review of applications mittee, applications must be received by applications on October 15, 2008. will begin November 5, 2008, but applica- October 15, 2008. To apply, send a letter of Apply: send letter of application, cur- tions will be accepted until the position is application, curriculum vitae, and the names riculum vitae, statements of research and filled. Applications from women and under- and addresses (including e-mail addresses) teaching interests, and three letters of refer- represented groups are encouraged. PhD must of three references to: Dr. John Kupfer, Eco- ence to Dr. Paul Adams, Chair, Human be in-hand at time of application. logical Mapping Search Committee, Depart- Geography Search Committee, Depart- Apply: Dr. Alan M. MacEachren, Chair, ment of Geography, University of South ment of Geography and the Environment, Search Committee, Department of Geog- Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208; For addi- 1 University Station, University of Texas at raphy, The Pennsylvania State University, tional information on this position, contact Austin, Austin, TX 78712-1098. Dr. Adams 302 Walker Building, University Park, PA Dr. Kupfer at: (Voice) 803-777-6739; (fax) can be contacted at [email protected]. 16802. Phone: (814) 865-3433; Fax: (814) 803-777-4972; (e-mail) [email protected]. For edu and 512-232-1599. 863-7943; E-mail: [email protected]. more information about the Department of The University of Texas is committed Penn State University is committed to Geography and the School of the Environ- to diversity and equality in education and affirmative action, equal opportunity, and ment, visit our Web sites at www.cas.sc.edu/ employment. Members of underrepresented the diversity of its workforce. geog and www.environ.sc.edu. groups are especially encouraged to apply. OCT 08-212 The University of South Carolina is an OCT 08-214 affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. SOUTH CAROLINA, COLUMBIA. Women and minorities are encouraged to *TEXAS, AUSTIN. University of South Carolina. The Depart- apply. The University of South Carolina does The University of Texas at Austin. The ment of Geography and the School of the not discriminate in educational or employment Department of Geography and the Envi- Environment invite applications for a tenure opportunities or decisions for qualified persons ronment invites applications for a position track Assistant Professor position with on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, in Earth Systems Science at the rank of expertise in Biogeography and Geographic national origin, age, disability, sexual orienta- Associate or Full Professor to begin August Information Science to begin on August 16, tion or veteran status. 27, 2009. PhD required in geography or a 2009. SEP 08-185 closely allied discipline. We seek a scholar Required characteristics include a PhD at the leading edge of his/her research field. (in hand at time of appointment) in geog- *TEXAS, AUSTIN. The ideal candidate would work within envi- raphy or a closely allied discipline, demon- The University of Texas at Austin. The ronmental fluvial geomorphology, and would strated excellence in research and teaching Department of Geography and the Envi- have demonstrated expertise in one or more of methods for mapping and/or predict- ronment invites applications for a tenure- of the following supporting fields: human ing the distributions of biotic phenomena, track Assistant Professor position in impacts on fluvial systems, alluvial geoar- and interests that complement and extend Human Geography to begin August 27, chaeology, soils and land degradation, and existing departmental strengths in environ- 2009. Qualified candidates will have exper- Quaternary environmental change. The ideal mental science, GIScience, nature-society tise in urban society and culture, such as candidate will have a field-based empirically studies, and human geography. This is a urban iconography, media representations driven research program and be committed joint search involving the Department of of the city, urban society and the environ- to securing external funding. Addition- Geography and the School of the Environ- ment, or the spatialities of social, racial, and ally, the applicant should have interests that ment in the College of Arts and Sciences. ethnic diversity. Preference will be given to complement and extend existing departmen- The position is a 9-month academic year candidates whose research interests comple- tal strengths in GIScience, environmental tenure-track appointment in the Department ment those of existing Department person- science, and nature-society relations. of Geography. nel and show a potential to contribute to the Numerous opportunities exist within the The successful applicant will join a Department’s Urban Studies undergraduate UT-Austin campus for collaborative research, department that offers bachelors, masters, degree program, which is an interdisciplin- and with research staff in state and federal and PhD programs in integrative geogra- ary curriculum with over 100 majors and agencies within the Austin metropolitan phy. The department has excellent, recently cross-listings in a variety of units on campus. area. The department has excellent facili- renovated facilities that house several The ideal candidate will help develop links ties that house several specialized research specialized research activities, including a with these units and build outreach to urban activities, including the Geomorphology Biogeomorphology and Landscape Ecology agencies and organizations throughout the and Geoarchaeology Laboratory, Soils Lab- Laboratory, Climate Laboratory, Hazards dynamic and rapidly growing Austin-San oratory, and a Quaternary Paleoecology and Vulnerability Research Institute, and the Marcos metropolitan area. Laboratory. Additional facilities include the USC Center for GIS and Remote Sensing. Applicants must hold the PhD at the Digital Landscape Laboratory and the Envi- This appointment is part of a Faculty time of appointment, have a proven research ronmental Information Systems Laboratory, Excellence Initiative (FEI) cluster hire among record, and clearly defined research agenda, and the Texas Center for GIScience. Geography, Biological Sciences, and the and present evidence or potential of teaching Applicants must hold the PhD at the time School of the Environment on the geospatial excellence. The selected candidate will be of appointment, have a proven research record dynamics of waterborne microbial patho- expected to teach at all levels of our cur- and clearly defined research agenda, and present

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evidence of teaching excellence. The selected Apply: Interested candidates should submit religion, sex, national origin, age, physical candidate will be expected to teach at all levels their curriculum vitae, the names of at least or mental handicaps, or status as a disabled of our curriculum, to direct dissertations and three (3) references, and a letter of interest veteran. Texas State is committed to increas- theses, to publish actively at the forefront of by November 1, 2008 to Bill Weaver, 500 W. ing the diversity of its faculty. Texas State our discipline and beyond, and to offer service University- Kelly Hall Room 312, El Paso, University-San Marcos is a member of the to the Department, College, and University. TX 79968-0703. Phone: (915) 747-7974, Fax: Texas State University System. Salaries are commensurate with qualifications (915) 747-7948, Email: [email protected]. OCT 08-223 and/or expertise and are competitive. A back- For Further information, see www.utep.edu ground check will be conducted before a and www.iped.utep.edu. VERMONT, MIDDLEBURY. candidate is hired. We will begin review of The University of Texas at El Paso does The Geography Department seeks to fill one applications on October 15, 2008. not discriminate on the basis of race, color, tenure-track position at the instructor (ABD) Apply: send letter of application, cur- national origin, sex, religion, age, disabil- or Assistant Professor (PhD) level. We seek riculum vitae, statements of research and ity, veteran’s status or sexual orientation in candidates whose teaching and research activi- teaching interests, and three letters of refer- employment or the provision of services. ties combine GIScience with any geographic ence to Dr. Paul Hudson, Chair, Fluvial OCT 08-227-1 specialty area. Teaching responsibilities will Geomorphology Search Committee, Depart- include introductory and advanced GIS courses ment of Geography and the Environment, 1 *TEXAS, SAN MARCOS. along with thematic courses in his/her specialty University Station, University of Texas at Texas State University-San Marcos. Assistant area. Middlebury College has a long history of Austin, Austin, TX 78712-1098. Dr. Hudson Professor, tenure-track position, beginning innovative GIS teaching within the liberal can be contacted at [email protected]. Fall 2009, with expertise in Geographic arts. A strong commitment to undergraduate edu and 512-232-1554. Education. PhD in Geography or closely education is essential. Please send a letter of The University of Texas is committed related field required. Demonstrated record application, curriculum vitae, and three letters to diversity and equality in education and of excellence in teaching and research is of recommendation at least two of which employment. Members of underrepresented required. Candidates must be well-versed in address teaching ability by October 15, 2008. groups are especially encouraged to apply. educational theories of teaching and learning, Apply: Peter Nelson, Chair, Department OCT 08-215 and have demonstrated expertise in one of the of Geography, Middlebury College, Middle- following broad sub-fields within geographic bury, VT 05753. *TEXAS, EL PASO. education: K-12 and/or university geographic Middlebury College is an equal oppor- The University College at the University of education; or international geographic educa- tunity employer, committed to hiring a Texas at El Paso is seeking to fill a tenure-track tion; or informal geography education involv- diverse faculty to complement the increasing position in geography, to start summer or fall ing environmental issues, new technologies, diversity of the student body. of 2009. The successful candidate will be able or socio-economic matters. SEP 08-197 to teach in University College, an interdisci- The successful candidate will play a major plinary unit within the University. Expertise is role within the department’s Geographic *VIRGINIA, NORFOLK. being sought in geography with specific inter- Education PhD program, while contributing Old Dominion University invites applica- ests in Planning and Latin American Borders. It to the Master’s degree program, and provid- tions for two tenure-track Assistant Profes- is also likely that a portion of the candidate’s ing undergraduate teaching service within sors in its Geography Program to begin in time will be devoted to applied research in the areas of expertise and departmental need. The August 2009. (1) Environmental Geogra- College’s Institute for Policy and Economic department has 30 full-time faculty members pher to teach introductory environmental Development. serving BA, BS, MS, Master of Applied geography and to develop upper-division UTEP is the only research-intensive doctoral Geography, and three PhD programs. The courses in areas of specialization. (2) Human university in the United States with a Mexican- department houses the Gilbert M. Grosvenor Geographer to teach introductory cultural American majority student population, ranking Center for Geographic Education and the geography and to develop upper-division second in the nation in awarding bachelor’s Texas Alliance for Geographic Education. courses in areas of specialization. Preferred degrees to Hispanics. UTEP serves a large, Applicants must electronically submit a letter specializations include coastal geography, bicultural population located on the U. S. of application, curriculum vitae, and the names hazards, resources, urban and cultural geog- – Mexico border. The university’s student of three references no later than November raphy. Familiarity with geospatial technolo- population of more than 20,000 students, the 17, 2008 to: [email protected]. Applicants gies and a regional specialization beyond majority Hispanic, closely mirror the demo- must arrange to have their three referees send North America will be considered an advan- graphics of the region from which UTEP draws letters of recommendation directly to: ps33@ tage. Applicants must have effective com- 90 percent of its students. UTEP is increasingly txstate.edu, preferably to arrive by November munication skills, evidence of a long-term recognized as a model in demonstrating that a 24, 2008. Reprints of published work and research agenda, and a strong commitment university with a fundamental commitment to examples of course teaching evaluations (if to undergraduate education. PhD in geog- access can also achieve high levels of excellence available) are to be submitted, either electroni- raphy is required by time of appointment in academic programs and research. UTEP’s cally or via regular mail, preferably to arrive by (8-15-09). For more information on the six academic colleges offer 81 bachelors, 70 November 24, 2008. geography program see http://al.odu.edu/ master’s degrees, and 14 doctorate degrees in a Apply: Dr. Philip W. Suckling, Professor pols-geog/academics/geog/. broad range of academic fields. and Chair, Department of Geography, Texas To apply, submit a letter explaining your The successful candidate must hold a State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, interest in the position, a CV, available PhD in geography or closely related field TX 78666-4616. Voice: 512-245-2170. Fax: evidence of teaching excellence, copies of at time of appointment; have an identifiable 512-245-8353. E-mail: [email protected]. recent publications, and three letters of research agenda and display a commitment Texas State is an equal opportunity edu- reference. Review of applications will begin to service. Salary and terms of appointment cational institution and as such does not on October 1, 2008, and continue until the dependent on qualifications. discriminate because of race, color, creed or positions are filled.

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Apply: Dr. Jonathan Leib, Chair, Geogra- Application materials should be sent Position 1: Assistant Professor, full-time, phy Search Committee, Department of Polit- to: Search and Screen Committee, Urban tenure track appointment in GIS, beginning fall ical Science and Geography, Old Dominion and Regional Studies, 2420 Nicolet Drive, 2009. PhD in Geography required at time of University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0088. Email: Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54311-7001. For appointment. Demonstrated expertise in GIS [email protected]. more information about our interdisciplinary and spatial analysis with proficiency in ArcGIS Old Dominion University is an affirma- program and how to apply contact Dr. Ray 9.2 or above and its extensions as applied to tive action, equal opportunity institution and Hutchison ([email protected]), or visit the any of the subfields of geography. Primary requires compliance with the Immigration, full employment listing at www.uwgb.edu/ teaching responsibilities include introductory Reform and Control Act of 1986. hr/jobs/position363.html. and advanced courses in GIS, as well as addi- OCT 08-201 SEP 08-195 tional courses in his/her specializations. The appointee will be expected to provide leader- *WASHINGTON, BOTHELL. *WISCONSIN, KENOSHA. ship and vision to the geographic information Assistant Professor, Geographic Analysis The Department of Geography invites appli- science core in an undergraduate geography and Visualization. Tenure-track, one full- cations for a tenure track Assistant Profes- program. The Department houses the UWL time position. The Interdisciplinary Arts and sor in Urban Geography and Land Use Center for Geography Information Science. Sciences Program at the University of Wash- Planning beginning Fall 2009. PhD by start Position 2: Assistant Professor, full-time, ington Bothell is seeking a dynamic educator date is required. ABD will be considered for tenure track appointment in Physical Geog- who can integrate teaching, research, and a one-year terminal appointment as a Lecturer raphy, beginning Fall 2009. PhD in Geog- practice in geographic analysis and represen- with conversion to tenure track if PhD is raphy required at time of appointment. The tation, including GIS, across diverse fields of completed by June 2010. Strong abilities Department seeks a broadly trained physical study. Two-years teaching experience and for high quality teaching, research, service, geographer with demonstrated expertise and PhD required at time of appointment. undergraduate education, and working with a research interests in soils and geomorphol- For more information, see www.washing- culturally diverse population are required. ogy and knowledge of GIS applications ton.edu/admin/acadpers/ads/aa2174.html, or Capacity to teach advanced courses in in physical geography. Teaching respon- e-mail the search committee chair, Professor urban geography and land use planning; plus sibilities include introductory courses in David Stokes, at [email protected]. Preferred introductory courses in human geography. physical geography and advanced courses in deadline: October 24, 2008. This position is Additional responsibilities include leading the candidate’s areas of specialization. The contingent upon available funding. Univer- and advancing the Department’s Concentra- appointee will be expected to contribute to sity of Washington faculty members engage tion in Planning. Capability to help develop the vision of integrating geographic infor- in teaching, research and service. an urban studies program, knowledge of mation science with physical geography. The University is an affirmative action, GIS, remote sensing, and transportation. The appointees to both positions are equal opportunity employer. We are par- Additional information is at: UW-Parkside: expected to demonstrate a commitment ticularly interested in faculty who can con- Unclassified Positions. to excellence in undergraduate teaching, tribute to diversifying the undergraduate and The University of Wisconsin-Parkside develop an active research program seeking graduate curricula. is committed to access, diversity, engage- external grants, participate in undergraduate OCT 08-217 ment, and academic excellence. Located in research, and provide service to the Univer- the Chicago-Milwaukee urban corridor in sity and broader community. WISCONSIN, GREEN BAY. a beautiful park-like setting, UW-Parkside Apply: Submit a letter of application University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Urban enrolls about 5,100 students. Geography has stating which position you are applying for, and Regional Studies department invites appli- four faculty positions and offers B.A. degrees vita, a philosophy of teaching statement, cations for tenure track Assistant Professor to about 40 majors. contact information of three references, and to teach course(s) in regional and community Send a letter of application, curriculum graduate transcript(s) to: Dr. Gregory Chu, economic development and urban studies as vitae, three letters of reference (including the Chair, Department of Geography and Earth well as tool courses in geography (displays of names, phone numbers, and email addresses Science, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, geographic information, cartography with an of the references), any evidence of teaching 1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601. emphasis on map design, and geographic infor- effectiveness, graduate transcripts (copies Voice: 608-785-8333. Fax: 608-785-8332. mation systems). Faculty perform scholarly acceptable at application stage), and one Email: [email protected]. activities consistent with rank, advise students, representative example of scholarly work. Review of complete application materials perform institutional service, and contribute to Applications received by December 1, 2008 will begin on December 1, 2008 until each program development. The successful candi- are ensured full consideration. The search position is filled. UW-La Crosse is an affir- date should have a strong orientation toward will remain open until the position is filled. mative action/equal opportunity employer. applied research and will have opportunities to The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is an Women, persons of color, and individuals work with new Global Studies program. PhD AA/EEO employer and D/M/V/W. with a disability are encouraged to apply. If in Geography or closely related field required; Apply to Richard A. Walasek, Chair, you have a special need/accommodation to ABD will be considered if degree is to be Department of Geography, 900 Wood Road. aid your participation in our hiring process, completed 2009-2010 academic year. Candi- Voice: 262-595-2149. Fax: 262-595-2602. please contact the committee above to make dates should submit a letter of application that Email: [email protected]. appropriate arrangements. The State of specifically addresses qualifications, curriculum OCT 08-220 Wisconsin requires a criminal background vitae, unofficial transcripts of highest degree check on the successful applicant. achieved, contact information for three refer- *WISCONSIN, LA CROSSE. OCT 08-228 ences, statement of teaching philosophy and The Department of Geography/Earth experience, and statement of research interests Science at the University of Wisconsin-La WISCONSIN, MADISON. and publication expectations. Screening of Crosse seeks to hire a candidate for each of The Department of Geography at the Uni- applications will begin October 15, 2008. the following two tenure-track positions: versity of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire

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a broadly-trained Human Geographer at Apply: Cover letter, CV, and writing degrees, and at the advanced level geogra- the Assistant Professor level with a strong sample should be uploaded to the follow- phy contributes to a number of postgraduate background and interest in contemporary ing URL: www.jobs.uwm.edu/applicants/ coursework degrees, as well as having active and emerging forms of Social Theory. We Central?quickFind=50620. Letters of refer- Masters and PhD research programs. At will consider applicants with a wide range of ence should be addressed to: Professor Marc UNSW@ADFA undergraduate students are research specializations, regional interests, V. Levine, Search Committee Chair, Urban either Officer Cadets of the Australian Defence theoretical perspectives, and methodological Studies Programs, Bolton Hall 768, PO Box Force Academy or serving officers in the approaches. Interest in teaching courses in 413, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Mil- Australian Defence Force, while honours and contemporary geographic thought, research waukee WI 53201. The Committee will begin postgraduate students may be either civilian or methods, and other topics of interest for reviewing applications by November 15, 2008. service personnel. human and/or nature-society geography UWM is an AA/EEO employer. Essential Criteria: a PhD in Geography is especially welcome. Tenure-track, nine- OCT 08-230 or a related discipline; a willingness and month, academic year position starting demonstrated capacity to teach at all levels; a August 28, 2009. For more information on INTERNATIONAL commitment to field-based teaching in geog- Geography at UW-Madison, see www.geog- raphy; an excellent record of research and raphy.wisc.edu. To apply for this position, AUSTRALIA, CANBERRA. publications in geography; a record of success send a letter describing research and teaching UNSW@ADFA is a campus of the Univer- in attracting research funding; a record of interests, a CV, and have three letters of refer- sity of New South Wales located at the Aus- successful supervision of research students; ence sent to the address below. tralian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. excellent communication skills in written and Apply: Professor Robert Kaiser, Recruit- UNSW@ADFA endeavours to offer staff spoken English; a record of achievement in ment Committee Chair, Department of a rewarding experience and offers many implementing equity and diversity policies Geography, 160 Science Hall, 550 N. Park opportunities and attractive benefits, includ- and programs; and an ability and capacity St., Madison, WI 53706-1491. Email: ing: Strong commitment to staff development to identify, assess, prioritise and control the rjkaise1@ wisc.edu. Review of applications and learning; Strong commitment to work risks to health and safety of staff, students and will begin November 1, 2008 and will life and family balance; Australian bushland visitors to the work environment. continue until the position is filled. setting with free parking; Generous superan- Desirable Criteria: a demonstrated com- The University of Wisconsin-Madison nuation and salary packaging opportunities; mitment to fostering innovative approaches to is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportu- Sports and social facilities. education; teaching and/or research experience nity Employer. Women and minorities are To apply or obtain more information in integrative aspects of geography; ability to encouraged to apply. Unless confidenti- please visit our website www.unsw.adfa.edu. integrate geography with other disciplines in ality is requested in writing, information au/jobs. the School; and a high level of professional regarding the applicants must be released Applications close October 30, 2008. service to the discipline and/or community. upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed Please quote reference number: PEMS Subject to consent by the University, the confidentiality. Employment may require a 26570. appointee may undertake a limited amount criminal background check. Associate Professor in Physical Geogra- of consultative work. The University reserves SEP 08-193 phy. Salary: Level D: A$ $106,909 - $117,433 the right to fill the position by invitation or pa. (A pay increase of 2.5% will occur on not to fill the position. *WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE. December 12, 2008.) Enquiries may be directed to Professor Assistant Professor, Urban Studies. Fall 2008. Applications are invited from physical geog- Brian Lees, Head, School of Physical, Envi- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee raphers with an excellent record in scholarship ronmental and Mathematical Sciences, tele- Urban Studies Programs invites applications and research, undergraduate and postgradu- phone +61-2-6268-8801 or email b.lees@ for a tenure-track position in urban economic ate teaching and research supervision, who adfa.edu.au. development. PhD by Fall 2009 required, have the experience and interpersonal skills An information package is available from in Geography, History, Political Science, to provide academic leadership in promoting Di Ferguson, School of Physical, Environ- Sociology, Urban Studies or Economics or geography within The University of New mental and Mathematical Sciences, Building related fields. Priority will be given to candi- South Wales. We would also like to invite #26, UNSW@ADFA, Canberra ACT 2600 dates specializing in urban political economy, applications from a broad range of specialisa- Australia, telephone +61-2-6268-8985, fac- community economic development, local tions in the sub-discipline of physical geogra- simile: +61-2-6268-8786; email d.ferguson@ and regional economic development policy, phy or environmental science, including coastal adfa.edu.au or www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/jobs. nonprofit studies, or related areas. A dem- zone management and geomorphology. Membership of UniSuper superannua- onstrated record of scholarly excellence as At present, key teaching and research tion scheme is a condition of employment. evidenced by publications/grants is essential, interests within geography at UNSW@ADFA Applications must systematically address the and an interest in applied research is encour- encompass human and physical geography and selection criteria and include a resume and aged. The candidate will be expected to the application of remote sensing technologies the names and addresses of at least three teach graduate (master’s and/or PhD) courses and geographic information technologies to referees. Applications which do not address in Urban Studies as well as to develop a schol- geographical and environmental issues. More the selection criteria will not be considered. arly research agenda, possibly as an affiliate specifically, existing areas of expertise include Apply: Written applications should be with the University’s Center for Economic social and cultural geography, geography of submitted to HR Recruitment, UNSW@ Development, Center for Urban Initiatives development, resource management, transport ADFA, Northcott Drive, Canberra, ACT and Research, or Nonprofit Management geography, cartography, GIS, remote sensing, 2600, or you may email your application to Program. A complete application consists of geomorphology, biogeography and conserva- [email protected]. a cover letter, a CV, three letters of reference, tion biology. At the undergraduate level, People from EEO groups are encouraged and a writing sample consisting of an article studies in geography can form part of either to apply. or dissertation chapter. the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science SEP 08-196

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*AUSTRALIA, WA, FLOREAT PARK. sity, Kingston, Ontario. (www.queensu.ca/ Preference will be given to scholars conducting Research Leader - Spatial Informatics, ensc/). The School of Environmental Studies research that complements existing depart- CSIRO Livestock Industries, Floreat Park, invites applications by outstanding scholars mental strengths in biophysical processes. A Western Australia. $86K to $115K plus for a faculty appointment at the rank of PhD is required at the time of appointment superannuation. Ref. No. 2008/938. Assistant or Associate Professor under the and preference will be given to applicants with CSIRO Livestock Industries creates, Queen’s National Scholars (QNS) Program experience supervising graduate students. We develops, and commercialises technologies (www.queensu.ca/principal/funding/nation- seek an individual who will develop a vigorous for the benefit of Australia’s livestock, the alscholar.html). research program in an interdisciplinary envi- environment, and the food industries. We are Applicants are sought in the area of ronment and can demonstrate a commitment currently building our capability in landscape environment and sustainability, specifically to high-quality undergraduate and graduate systems analysis which include environmental related to ecological and environmental eco- teaching. The successful candidate must be and social outcomes, and have an opening for a nomics. QNS appointments to the School eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty Research Leader specialising in Spatial Infor- of Environmental Studies are joint appoint- of Graduate Studies. mation. Specifically, this position is focused ments between the School and another Apply: Candidates should submit a cur- on providing leadership and innovation in the department (e.g., Geography, Global Devel- riculum vitae, statement of research interests measurement and monitoring of the spatial and opment Studies, Policy Studies) at Queen’s and selected publications, and arrange to temporal variation in landcover and quantify- relevant to the applicant’s expertise. The have three letters of reference sent directly ing types and characteristics of available plants main selection criterion is academic excel- to: Professor Patricia Burke Wood, Chair, across landscapes, especially where livestock lence, regardless of other considerations. Department of Geography, N418 Ross are an important input variable for land use. Preference will be given to scholars in their Bldg., York University, 4700 Keele Street, We are aiming to identify where there are early- or mid-career stages that have shown Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada. Tel. multiple benefits to livestock and the environ- evidence of outstanding achievements in 416-736-5107, Fax 416-736-5988. Applica- ment, and build innovation and resilience in research and scholarship, and of achieved or tions will not be accepted via fax or email. the face of increasing climate variability, fuel potential excellence in teaching. Deadline is October 31, 2008. costs and demand for food. The University invites applications from York University is an Affirmative Action We encourage applicants possessing a all qualified individuals; however Canadian Employer. The Affirmative Action Program PhD in spatial sciences, remote sensing citizens and Permanent Residents will be given can be found on York’s website at www. or agricultural or environmental systems priority. Queen’s is committed to employ- yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained modelling and analysis, with demonstrable ment equity and diversity in the workplace by calling the affirmative action office at experience in remote sensing research. and welcomes applications from women, 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are Appointment at Salary Level 6 or Level 7 visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons encouraged to apply; however, Canadian will be on the basis of experience in research with disabilities, and persons of any sexual citizens and Permanent Residents will be leadership, recognition as an authority in orientation or gender identity. The academic given priority. All positions at York are your area of expertise, impact achieved, and staff at Queen’s University are governed by a subject to budgetary approval. capability management. Collective Agreement between the Queen’s SEP 08-189 The position will require you to dem- University Faculty Association (QUFA) and onstrate originality in strategic planning, the University which is posted at (www. CANADA, ONTARIO, TORONTO. and make a contribution to leading edge qufa.ca). Complete applications must include: Tenure-stream appointment for an Assistant science in the areas of remote sensing of the a curriculum vitae; a statement of current Professor in Geography and Environment. environment or livestock production systems. and prospective research interests; a state- The Department of Geography and the Centre Your experience in progressing complex, ment about teaching experience or teaching for Environment, University of Toronto, sensitive or contentious research matters to potential; and letters of reference submitted invite applications for a joint tenure-stream finality will be an advantage. Team leader- directly to the School by three referees. appointment in geography and environment. ship and strong interpersonal skills will be Apply: Completed applications and all Possible areas of research expertise include highly regarded as the role will involve the letters of reference should be sent to: Dr. B.F. energy, water, environmental policy, ethics, development of productive relationships with Cumming, Director, School of Environmen- or governance but we encourage applications funders and clients, attracting investment and tal Studies, Queen’s University, Kingston, from all qualified individuals with environ- maintaining research collaborations to share ON, Canada, K7L 3N6 [Telephone (613) mental interests. The appointment will be at leading edge concepts and technologies. 533-6602; Fax (613) 533-6090] by October the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin If you have the ability to resolve major 3, 2008 for a decision in January 2009. on July 1, 2009. Salary will be commensurate conceptual scientific, commercial and man- Posted: July 21, 2008. with qualifications and experience. agement problems, in areas that have little or SEP 08-177 The appointee will be expected to con- no precedent and require original concepts tribute to teaching in the Doctoral, Master’s and approaches, we look forward to receiv- CANADA, ONTARIO, TORONTO. and Bachelor’s programs in the Department ing your application. York University, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Profes- of Geography and Centre for Environment. CSIRO prefers all applications to be sional Studies. The Department of Geography The successful candidate must have a PhD in lodged via our online careers portal (www. invites applications for a tenure-track position geography, environment or a closely related csiro.au/careers). Late applications will not at the Assistant Professor level commencing field, an established record of high quality be accepted. July 1, 2009. The Department seeks a physical scholarly research and publications, and a OCT 08-225 geographer in the area of biogeochemical demonstrated commitment to excellence in processes. Applicants should have demon- teaching. Any inquiries about the position CANADA, ONTARIO, KINGSTON. strated strengths in research in terrestrial or should be sent to [email protected]. Queen’s National Scholars (QNS). School aquatic nutrient cycling and its relationship to Additional information on the Department of Environmental Studies. Queen’s Univer- hydrology and vegetation and/or soil dynamics. of Geography can be found at www.geog.

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utoronto.ca, and on the Centre for Environ- projects. The successful candidate will assist will continue until the positions are filled. ment at www.environment.utoronto.ca. the Head of the Water Research Division in Starting date is negotiable, but April 1, 2009, Apply: Please submit your applications developing the pressing research agenda for is preferred. via the online university jobsite at www. the Water Division. OCT 08-231 jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm . To access the Geographic Information Systems. We ad, select ‘review our current academic posi- are looking for a GIS specialist with solid *SOUTH KOREA, DAEGU. tions’ and search job number 0800824, or experience in building and/or operating a GIS The Department of Geography at Kyung- keywords ‘geography and environment’. If infrastructure for a research establishment; pook National University invites applications you are unable to use the online system, preference will be given to applicants whose for a tenure track faculty position (open we will also accept hard copy applica- experience lies in the application rather than rank) to begin on March 1, 2009. A PhD in tions. These may be mailed to: Professor the fundamental theory of GIS. The success- Geography or a closely related discipline Virginia W. Maclaren, Chair, Department ful candidate will be involved in a number of required at the time of appointment. Research of Geography and Program in Planning, research projects at the EEWRC. expertise in a variety of areas of geography University of Toronto, Room 5047, Sidney Environmental/Ecosystem Modeler. We will be considered. Responsibilities include Smith Hall,100 St George Street, Toronto, are seeking a specialist with a background teaching undergraduate and graduate courses Ontario, Canada M5S 3G3. in ecosystem research, regardless of the and conducting active research in his/her spe- Applications should include a curriculum specific specialization, but with expertise in cialty area. Preference will be given to can- vitae, a statement outlining current and environmental/ecosystem modeling. Prefer- didates who have regional expertise in Asia. future research interests, examples of pub- ence will be given to researchers that have Applicants should be Non-Korean Citizens lications, and materials relevant to teaching demonstrated abilities to develop system- with fluent written and oral communication experience. Applicants should also ask three theory based models of environmental pro- skills in English. All qualified candidates referees to write letters directly to Professor cesses under various driving forces (e.g., are encouraged to apply, but native English Maclaren. Review of applications will begin climate change). speakers will be preferred. October 15, 2008. All materials must be Energy Specialist. We look for a person The rank of the position will be determined received by November 15, 2008. with expertise in the energy field who can on the basis of the academic qualifications The University of Toronto is strongly com- contribute to advancing the research agenda and experience of the applicants. Starting mitted to diversity within its community and in the Energy Division of EEWRC. Priority salary would be approximately U.S. $60,000 especially welcomes applications from visible areas comprise Concentrating Solar Power per year at the assistant professor level. The minority group members, women, Aboriginal (CSP) electricity generation and technologies salary may be commensurate with the qualifi- persons, persons with disabilities, members for energy efficiency enhancements. The suc- cations and experience. The income tax rate of sexual minority groups, and others who cessful candidate should have a fairly broad is relatively low in South Korea and health may contribute to the further diversification background in (ideally) both the technology insurance can be purchased for less than 3% of ideas. We offer opportunities to work but also the energy economics fields. of the salary. University Faculty housing will in many collaborative programs, including Sustainable Built Environment. The be available from Fall Semester, 2009. Aboriginal, Canadian, ethno-cultural, sexual person we are looking for should have exper- The University is located in Daegu, a diversity, gender and women’s studies. The tise in sustainable resource utilization (both city with a population of 2.5 million and University of Toronto offers the opportunity energy and water) in built environments recognized as the third largest city in South to teach, conduct research and live in one (preferentially in the Eastern Mediterra- Korea. The University is known as the of the most diverse cities in the world. All nean). The successful candidate will address second most reputable national university qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; issues reaching from climate change adapta- in South Korea (founded in 1946) and cur- however, Canadians and permanent residents tion over methodologies for new building rently includes 16 colleges and 12 graduate will be given priority. (energy) codes to capacity building for the schools with more than 30,000 students and SEP 08-187 public and private sector, His/her activities 1,000 faculty members. The department is will include basic research, applied research, one of the largest centers for geographical *CYPRUS, NICOSIA. outreach and education. research and teaching in South Korea. The Research Scientists for the Energy, Environ- Appointments will be for a fixed term of department offers BA, MA, and PhD degrees ment and Water Research Center (EEWRC) initially four years with an option for renewal. in geography. of the Cyprus Institute. The EEWRC is the A PhD in a relevant field and at least three Apply: Applicants must send a letter of first research center of the Cyprus Institute to five years of professional experience are application outlining research and teaching (CyI, http://www.cyi.ac.cy). The Center is essential conditions. Proficiency in spoken interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names of rapidly becoming an important research and written English is indispensable. Experi- three referees with phone numbers and email resource for the Eastern Mediterranean, ence in generating and maintaining contacts addresses via email to Dr. Byong-Woon Jun Middle East and North Africa addressing in academic circles, as well as in obtaining ([email protected]), Department of Geogra- energy, environment and water issues and is support for research projects from funding phy, College of Social Sciences, Kyungpook being established in close collaboration with organizations, will be an important advan- National University, 1370 Sankyuk-dong, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology tage. Applications should include a CV, a list Buk-gu, Daegu 702-701, South Korea. Tel: (MIT). We are seeking to hire research- of publications, a brief Vision Statement and +82-53-950-5231. FAX: +82-53-950-6227. ers with expertise in the following areas: the names of five contactable referees. Review of applications will begin on October Hydrology/Water Management. Candi- For further information please contact 31, 2008 and will continue until a suitable dates should have expertise in hydrology/ Prof. Dr. Manfred Lange, Director, EEWRC candidate is identified. hydrological modeling/water management ([email protected]). To be assured full Kyungpook National University is an as well as in managing multi-partner research consideration, applications should be Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action projects, including liaison functions between received by October 31, 2008 via email Employer. the partner organizations involved in such e-mail to [email protected]. Recruitment OCT 08-224

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Gilbert F. White Fellowship II, Gilbert White Professor of Environment primary goal of the OEDG Program is to The School of Geographical Sciences and Society ([email protected]). increase participation in the geosciences at Arizona State University has estab- by African Americans, Hispanic Ameri- lished the Gilbert F. White Environment Enhancing Diversity in the cans, Native Americans (American Indians and Society Fellowship, a two-year award Geosciences and Alaskan Natives), Native Pacific (highly competitive stipend) for support The Directorate for Geosciences of Islanders (Polynesians or Micronesians), of doctoral studies in the School. This the National Science Foundation supports and persons with disabilities. A secondary award will be part of and supplement the research and education in the Atmo- goal of the program is to increase the standard four (for MA/MS) and five (for spheric, Earth, and Ocean Sciences. The perceived relevance of the geosciences BA/BS) year financial support packages Opportunities for Enhancing Diversity among broad and diverse segments of the offered to outstanding graduate candi- in the Geosciences (OEDG) Program is population. Closing date for applications is dates. Applicants with a range of research designed to address the fact that certain December 11, 2008. Letters of Intent are interests and holding either a BA/BS or groups are underrepresented in the geosci- required and due by November 11, 2008. MA/MS will be considered. Further infor- ences relative to the proportions of those See www.grants.gov for program details mation can be obtained from B. L. Turner groups in the general population. The and application procedures.

Call for Papers

AAG Annual Meeting applicants should visit www.wilsoncen- ISUF invite participation in the conference The AAG is currently accepting ter.org/kennan for more information on by interested academics and professionals. abstracts for its 2009 Annual Meeting, to be how to apply. Deadline for applications is Abstracts of papers must be received on or held in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 22-27. December 1, 2008. before December 31, 2008. Proposals for Deadline for submissions is October 16, papers should take the form of abstracts of 2008. Visit www.aag.org/annualmeetings GSDI 11 Conference papers, in either English or Chinese. They for more information and to register. The eleventh Spatial Data Infrastructure should be prepared in the following format: Convergence Conference will be held in title of paper, author(s) name, affiliation, Sustainable Development: Russia Rotterdam, the Netherlands, June 15-19, address, e-mail address, telephone number, A new series of workshops, “Socially 2009. High-quality submissions will be key words and 250-word abstract, and Sustainable Development in Russia,” has accepted for presentation. Deadline for should be addressed to: Professor Yinsheng been announced by the Kennan Institute. submission of abstracts is December 1, Tian, Department of Architecture, College The workshops will shed new light on 2008. For details, visit http://gsdi.org/ of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Russian economic development and its gsdi11/papers.html. South China University of Technology, social consequences. The Workshop Series Guangzhou 510640, P. R. China (e-mail: is designed to serve as a forum in which Latin American Geography [email protected]). Enquiries and sug- junior scholars from a variety of disciplines The Fourth Meeting of Latin American gestions concerning the conference should discuss different aspects of research topics, Geography Students (IV ELEG) seeks be forwarded to Professor Yinsheng Tian or share research findings, and provide policy papers for its conference September Dr. Kai Gu (e-mail: [email protected]). recommendations. Participants in the series 7–12, 2009. The IV ELEG will be held at will explore the ways in which policymak- the National Autonomous University of 14th International Conference of ers and practitioners can find mutually Mexico in Mexico City. Abstracts are due Historical Geographers beneficial dialogue with academics. This by December 20, 2008. For more infor- The ICHG Organizing Committee is workshop will be led by human geographer mation, contact [email protected] currently seeking abstracts for its 2009 Michael Bradshaw, University of Leicester, or visit www.facipub33.alegeo.org/index. meeting in Kyoto, Japan. Conference themes U.K. and Chatham House, London, and will include: theory and history of his- will bring together a dozen U.S. research- ISUF 2009 torical geography, nature and environmental ers from various disciplines with recent The Sixteenth International Seminar on change, urbanism and built environments, field experience. The first workshop will Urban Form (ISUF 2009), co-hosted by tourism and sport, and historical geogra- take place in early 2009, and will serve as a South China University of Technology and phies of East Asia, among many others. The forum for the participants to present their Guangzhou Urban Planning Bureau, will take conference will also feature a number of field current research. Themes identified at the place in Guangzhou, China from September trips. For a full description of the conference first workshop will serve as the basis for 4-7, 2009. The theme of the conference is and application procedures visit: www.bun. new or revised research to be completed by “Urban Morphology and Urban Transfor- kyoto-u.ac.jp/ichg. Deadline for the submis- the second meeting in Fall 2009. Interested mation.” The organizers and the Council of sion of abstracts is January 31, 2009.

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Adams, C., Bartelt, D., Elesh, D. and Goldstein, I. (with Freely, J. and Klier, Thomas & Rubenstein, James. Who Really Made Your Car? Restructuring Schmitt, M.). Restructuring the Philadelphia Region: Metropolitan Divisions and and Geographic Change in the Auto Industry. Kalamazoo, MI: W.E. Upjohn Inequality, 2008. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2008. 224 pp. ISBN Institute for Employment Research, 2008. 425 and 12 pp., n.p., ISBN 978-1-5921-3897-5. 978-0-88099-333-3.

Adams, Jonathan. Vegetation-Climate Interaction: How Vegetation Makes the Knox, Paul L. Metroburbia, USA. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Global Environment. Berlin: Springer, 2008. 232 and 23 pp., $169.00, ISBN Press, 2008. 231 and 9 pp., $23.95, ISBN 978-0-8135-4357-4. 978-3-540-32491-1. Lai, Poh-Chin, So, Fun-Mun, & Chan, Ka-Wing. Spatial Epidemiological Barad, Karen. Meeting the Universe Halfway: Quantum Physics and the Entanglement Approaches in Disease Mapping and Analysis. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2008. of Matter and Meaning. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2007. 524 and 13 174 and 20 pp., n.p., ISBN 978-1-4200-4546-8. pp., $27.95, ISBN 978-0-8223-3917-5. Lanegran, David A. Minnesota on the Map: A Historical Atlas. St. Paul, MN: Birch, Eugenie L. & Wachter, Susan M., eds. Growing Greener Cities; Urban Sustain- Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2008. 215 and viii pp., $34.95 hard- ability in the Twenty-First Century. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, cover (ISBN: 978-0-87351-593-1). 2008. 392 and 12 pp., $34.95, ISBN 978-0-8122-2037-7. Murphy, Alexander B., Jordan-Bychov, Terry G., & Jordan, Bella Bychkova. Chari, Sharad & Corbridge, Stuart, eds. The Development Reader. The European Culture Area. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 5th revised London and New York: Routledge, 2008. 575 and 13 pp., n.p., ISBN ed., 2009. 423 and 15 pp., n.p., ISBN 978-0-7425-5672-0. 978-0-415-41505-7. Orlove, Ben, Wiegandt, Ellen & Luckman, Brian H., eds. Darkening Peaks: Christie, Maria Elisa. Kitchenspace: Women, Fiesta, and Everyday Life in Central Glacier Retreat, Science, and Society. Berkeley: University of California Press, Mexico. Austin: University of Texas Press, 2008. 308 and 24 pp., $50.00, 2008. 282 and 8 pp., $45.00, ISBN 978-0-520-25305-6. ISBN 978-0-292-71794-7. Puar, Jasbir. Terrorist Assemblages: Homonationalism in Queer Times. Durham, Debrix, Francois. Tabloid Terror: War, Culture, and Geopolitics. London and New NC: Duke University Press, 2008. 335 and 28 pp., $24.95, ISBN York: Routledge, 2008. 193 and 10 pp., n.p., ISBN 978-0-415-77290-7. 978-0-8223-4114-7.

Demissie, Fassil, ed. Postcolonial African Cities: Imperial Legacies and Postcolonial Salter, Mark B., ed. Politics at the Airport. Minneapolis: University of Min- Predicaments. London and New York: Routledge, 2008. 150 pp., n.p., ISBN nesota Press, 2008. 183 and 19 pp., $20.00, ISBN 978-0-8166-5015-6. 978-0-45448-3. Senese, Paul D. & Vasquez, John A. The Steps to War: An Empirical Study. Firebaugh, Glenn. Seven Rules for Social Research. Princeton, NJ: Princeton Uni- Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2008. 314 and 17 pp., $26.95, versity Press, 2008. 257 and 13 pp., $24.95, ISBN 978-0-691-13567-0. ISBN 978-0-691-13892-3.

Goodman, Michael K. et al., eds. Contentious Geographies: Environmental Knowl- Simmons, I.G. Global Environmental History. Chicago: University of Chicago edge, Meaning, Scale. Burlington, VT: Ashgate, 2008. 242 and 22 pp., $99.95, Press, 2008. 271 and 16 pp., $49.00, ISBN 978-0-226-75810-7. ISBN 978-0-7546-4971-7. Sinton, Diana S. & Lund, Jennifer J. Understanding Place: GIS and Mapping Higham, James & Luck, Michael, eds. Marine Wildlife and Tourism Management. Across the Curriculum. Redlands, CA: ESRI Press, 2008. 282 and 18 pp., n.p., New York: Oxford University Press, 2008. 395 and 28 pp., n.p., ISBN ISBN 978-1-58948-149-7. 978-1-84593-345-6. Smil, Vaclav. Global Catastrophes and Trends: The Next Fifty Years. Cambridge, Hoelscher, Steven D. Picturing Indians: Photographic Encounters and Tourist Fan- MA: MIT Press, 2008. 307 and 11 pp., $29.95, ISBN 978-0-262-19586-7. tasies in H.H. Bennett’s Wisconsin Dells. Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 2008. 194 and 21 pp., $24.95, ISBN 978-029922604-6. Tang, Chenxi. The Geographic Imagination of Modernity: Geography, Literature, and Philosophy in German Romanticism. Stanford: Stanford University Press, Jackiewicz, Edward L. & Bosco, Fernando J., eds. Placing Latin America: Con- 2008. 356 pp. ISBN 978-0-8047-5839-0. temporary Themes in Human Geography. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 2008. 276 and 11 pp., $34.95, ISBN 978-0-7425-5643-0. Yeboah, Ian E.A. Black African Neo-Diaspora: Ghanaian Immigrant Experiences in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio Area. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2008. 237 Keranen, Kathryn & Kolvoord, Robert. Making Spatial Decisions Using and 17 pp., $75.00, ISBN 978-0-7391-1352-3. GIS. Redlands, CA: ESRI Press, 2008. 2186 and 25 pp., n.p., ISBN 978-1-58948-183-1.

Quarter Century Corrections

The October 1983 AAG Newsletter publication was under consideration, and The 2007 AAG Anderson Medal of reported that the issue of whether the requested that opinions on the topic be Honor was awarded to Michael Sutcliffe by Annals of the AAG and the Professional Geog- addressed in writing to the AAG Publica- the Applied Geography Specialty Group. rapher should be combined into a single tions Committee. An incorrect listing appeared in the July- August issue of the AAG Newsletter.

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Co-Host a Visiting Geographer The AAG is now accepting applications for the Visiting Geographical Scientist Program (VGSP) for 2008-2009. The program sponsors visits by prominent geographers to colleges and universities across the country. Managed by the AAG and funded by the international geographical honor society Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU), the program aims to stimulate interest in geography, especially in small departments typically lacking the resources to host well- known speakers. Participating institutions (two or more) select and make arrangements directly with the visiting geographer, whose visit should extend over a one to three-day period. A single contact person at the primary sponsoring institution will coor- dinate the visits. Speakers for the VGSP are subject to GTU/AAG approval, unless selected from the current VGSP speakers list. Further program information, the VGSP speakers list, and electronic application form are available at www.aag.org/Education/aag/edu_visitingscientist.cfm.

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2008 24-25. Middle Atlantic AAG 13-15. West Lakes AAG Regional OCTOBER Regional Meeting. Salisbury Univer- Meeting. Indiana University, Bloomington 8-11. Pacific Coast AAG Regional sity, Salisbury, Maryland. Contact Mike Campus. www.aag.org/Regions/west_lakes.cfm. Meeting. Fairbanks, Alaska. www.aag. Scott: [email protected]. www.gwu. 22-25. Southeast AAG Regional org/Regions/Pacific.cfm. edu/~madaag. Meeting. Greensboro, North Carolina. 8-11. North American Cartographic Infor- 24.26. GEOSS (Global Earth Observa- Contact: Jeff Patton at jcpatton@uncg. mation Society (NACIS) Annual Meeting. tion System of Systems) Workshop for edu. University of North Carolina at Missoula, Montana. www.nacis.org. Water Security and Governance in Africa. Greensboro. www.sedaag.org. Accra, Ghana. www.ieee-earth.org. 9-12. National Council for Geographic th Education National Conference. Dearborn, 27-31. 7 International African Asso- 2009 Michigan. www.ncge.org. ciation of Remote Sensing of the Environ- JANUARY ment Conference, Accra, Ghana. www. 7-9. Conference of Latin Americanist 15-18. Applied Geography Conference. aarse2008.org. Wilmington, Delaware. http://appliedgeog. Geographers (CLAG). Granada, Nicaragua. binghamton.edu. 31-Nov. 1. Nestval AAG Regional http://clagnica2009.org. Meeting. Plymouth State University. 16. AAG Abstract Submission Deadline Plymouth, New Hampshire. Contact: Bryon MARCH 2009 AAG Annual Meeting www.aag.org. Middlekauff ([email protected]). 22-27. AAG Annual Meeting. Pioneer American Society/Eastern 16-18. Las Vegas, Nevada. www.aag.org. Historical Geography Association joint con- NOVEMBER ference, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Contact 2-8. DISCCRS IV Symposium. Saguaro Craig Colten at [email protected]; www.ga.lsu. Lake Ranch, AZ. www.disccrs.org/register.html. 2010 APRIL edu. 6-8. Race, Ethnicity and Place Confer- 17-19. East Lakes AAG Regional ence 2008. Coral Gables, Florida. Uni- 13-18. AAG Annual Meeting. Meeting. St. Catharines, Ontario. Contact versity of Miami. http://rep-conference. Washington, D.C. www.aag.org. Ronald Shaklee: [email protected]. binghamton.edu/html/highlights.htm. 2011 23-25. Southwest AAG Regional 7-8. Middle States AAG Regional APRIL Meeting. Texas State University-San Meeting. Lancaster, PA. Contact Kathy Marcos, San Marcos, Texas. www.aag.org/ Schreiber: kathleen.schreiber@millersville. 12-16. AAG Annual Meeting. Regions/Southwest.cfm. edu. Seattle, Washington. www.aag.org.

Pre-1945 Copies of Annals Needed The AAG is currently seeking donations of pre-1945 AAG Annals as we continue the process of making the contents of every issue available on-line. The digitization process requires that the binding of each issue be destroyed, thus donated journals cannot be returned. The AAG is currently seeking Annals 1911-1945 (Volumes 1-35). If you would like to donate these issues for digitization, please contact Rachel Franklin at [email protected] or 202-234-1450.

AAG Offers Two New Books Teaching College Geography is a new book designed to help you become a more effective teacher from the very first day of class, addressing the nuts-and-bolts of classroom teaching as well as topics such as geospatial technology and designing field studies. Aspiring Academics is a set of essays examining issues of concern to graduate students and early career faculty, and also features a companion website with activities for use in workshops, seminars, and informal gatherings. Both books have been produced through the AAG’s Enhancing Depart- ments and Graduate Education (EDGE) Project and are published by Pearson Prentice Hall. For details and to order: www.aag.org/edge/edge_materials.cfm.

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