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Volume 40, Number 10 • November 2005 In This Issue Matthew Edney to Direct History of Cartography Project

atthew Edney has come full Cartography Project serving from circle. After leaving UW- 1983-85 as a project assistant on M Madison in 1990 with a PhD Volume 1 as the illustrations editor. in Geography, Edney has returned to After graduating as a new PhD in From the Meridian ...... 2 Science Hall as the new Director of 1990, Edney spent five years teach- President’s Column...... 3 ing cartography and GIS at SUNY AAG Washington Monitor ...... 7 the History of Cartography Project, an Binghamton before securing a AAG Member Profile ...... 9 effort on which he worked as a young teaching position at University of Op-Ed...... 10 graduate student. The project is in the Award Deadlines...... 15 process of producing the multi-volume Southern Maine in Portland as a map New Appointments ...... 15 History of Cartography series, an historian, but he still maintained Call for Papers...... 17 examination of maps in the context of Matthew Edney close connections to the project Specialty Group News ...... 17 the societies that made and used them. and in 1998 became one of the Grants and Awards...... 19 Edney received his MS in Cartography and his co-editors of the “History of Cartography in the Grants and Competitions ...... 20 PhD at the UW-Madison under the late David European Enlightenment, Volume 4.” But with Books Received ...... 20 Woodward. As one of David's students, he four of the six Volumes in progress, the Project Members of Note ...... 21 worked on the initial efforts of the History of Continued on page 8 Quarter Century ...... 21 Jobs in Geography...... 26 New Members ...... 53 Necrology...... 54 Events ...... 55 Chicago: Immigrant Metropolis

ver a century-and-a-half ago, foreign-language media outlets and an emergency Chicago emerged out of the service system that can respond to phone calls in O marshy coast of the great twenty-seven languages. inland sea like an ungainly colos- In fancy multi-page advertising sections in sus. As the steady waves of human- targeted business journals, the city’s boosters point ity pressed upon its shores, the out that even the New York Times has hailed Chicago city’s population rose in dramatic as “the quintessential American city.” The ads spurts to become the teeming proclaim the city’s population is made up of “immi- immigrant metropolis of the mid- grants from everywhere—from 200 nations during continent. Each wave of immi- just the past thirty years” and that “there is no grants has left its distinctive majority race in metropolitan Chicago.” The marks on Chicago that has long purpose of such boasts is to underpin claims that enjoyed the nickname “City Chicago offers lifestyles “filled with an abundance of Neighborhoods.” Those who of cool, classic, global, and authentic options for travel to Chicago for the AAG cosmopolitan ways of life.” In March, geographers Annual Meeting, March 7-11, will have ample opportunity to taste their way 2006, will follow in the footsteps through evidence of Chicago’s cosmopolitan One of Chicago’s many ethnic neighborhoods, Chinatown is easily accessible from the AAG’s meeting site. of those immigrants, and will encounter a city that boasts 130 Continued on page 4 Make a Tax-Deductible Contribution to the AAG Advancing Geography Fund. See page 18.

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AAG Newsletter AAG Senior Associates of the Association of American Program Update Geographers he AAG Senior Associates Program, the AAG Senior Associates Program. In which was launched one year ago conjunction with AAG staff liaison T(see D. Richardson, “AAG Initiates Patricia Solís and Doug Richardson, she Douglas Richardson, Publisher Program for Senior Geographers,” provides core leadership and networking to and Managing Editor AAG Newsletter, September recruit Senior Associates, 2004), is designed to identify appropriate Megan D. Nortrup, make greater use of the projects and tasks, and Editor talent and resources seek sources of funding AAG Voice 202-234-1450 of our membership, in to support activities, AAG Fax 202-234-2744 particular of the large honoraria, and travel [email protected] cohort of academic and expenses. She maintains professional geographers Monk Hill close contact with the www.aag.org who are now approaching volunteers and guides retirement age. The the development and USPS 987-380 ISSN 0275-3995 program offers volunteers expansion of the initiative. meaningful engagement She is also collaborating in The AAG Newsletter ISSN 0275-3995 in AAG projects and the AAG’s NSF-funded is published monthly with July/August programs as either AAG Enhancing Departments combined, by the Association of Amer- Senior Associates or and Graduate Education Stewart Calkins ican Geographers, 1710 16th Street AAG Senior Fellows. (EDGE) project which NW, Washington, DC 20009-3198. AAG Senior Associates aims to strengthen graduate The cost of an annual subscription is contribute time and programs in geography. $25.00 The subscription price is effort directed toward David Hill, Emeritus included in the annual dues of the specific, focused, short- Professor at the University Association. Not available to non- term tasks that benefit of Colorado at Boulder, is members. Periodicals postage paid in from the support of working closely with AAG Washington, DC. All news items and their particular expertise Flad Ray on the Teacher’s Guide letters, including job listings, should be and AAG Senior to Modern Geography sent to the Editor at the address below Fellows volunteer their project, part of a three or to [email protected]. experience and skills year grant from the U.S. All Newsletter materials must toward longer-term or Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement arrive at the Association office by the sustained activities, many of Postsecondary Educa- 1st of the month preceding the month that may be related to externally-funded projects tion (FIPSE). Through of the publication. This includes job or major on-going Smith Marble this project, he is a listings. Material will be published on initiatives of the association. contributing author to chapters a space available basis and at the dis- For seven senior geographers, in the CD units and the cretion of the editorial staff. life after retirement has presented Teacher’s Guide, serves as a When your address changes, please new opportunities to contribute reviewer of materials, and helps notify the Association office immediate- to the discipline. Through the to connect the project to broader ly. Six weeks notice is necessary to innovative Senior Associates efforts promoting geography insure uninterrupted delivery of AAG Program established last year by education at the district, state, publications. To assist the AAG office in the AAG, these geographers have Foschi and national levels. your address change, include the address been engaged in stimulating work that Norm Stewart is undertaking a special label with your change of address. recognizes their talents and experience project to review and curate archival Postmaster: Send address changes and that directly supports the work of the records and materials of the association to AAG Newsletter, 1710 16th Street association and the discipline. held in the AGS/AAG Collection at the NW, Washington, DC 20009-3198, or AAG Senior Fellows Golda Meir Library at the University of [email protected]. As a Senior Fellow, former AAG Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is also connecting President Janice Monk helps coordinate Continued on page 5

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Hurricane Katrina: It’s All About Geography

ave you ever known a time when On August 30, the day after Hurricane worked with GISCorps, FEMA, and other society needed geographic science Katrina struck the Gulf coast, USGS agencies to implement GIS technology at H and geographers more than in the research wildlife biologist Tommy Michot the Jackson, Mississippi, Emergency aftermath of the worst natural disaster in and USGS geographer Chris Wells Operations Center. our country’s history, Hurricane Katrina? conducted a post-hurricane flight to The AAG organized an online In the October 2004 issue of National photograph and assess damage. Their clearinghouse and established a fund to Geographic Magazine, an article titled “Gone primary focus was assessing the impacts support geography departments and with the Water,” by Joel K. Bourne, Jr., on ecosystems, including fish kills, the others impacted by the storm. All during described a hypothetical doomsday scenario destruction of rookeries, and the the Labor Day weekend, many of the for New Orleans posed by a severe August endangerment of seagrass beds that AAG staff worked straight through hurricane that kills those who do not provide habitats for fish, the weekend and holiday to evacuate as Lake Pontchartrain spills over birds, and shellfish. They create, maintain and staff the its levees. The article is chilling prophecy, documented the devastation Katrina Emergency Clear- right down to daring roof-top rescues by of Louisiana’s islands that inghouse. The AAG's rapid helicopter! Scientific American published a serve as the first line of response garnered notice in feature article in 2001 entitled “Drowning defense for hurricanes. many quarters, including the New Orleans.” The opening paragraph But human drama Chronicle of Higher Education, reads: “Major hurricane could swamp New overshadowed the significant the listservs of the ACLS, and Orleans under 20 feet of water, killing and predictable physical many others. Departments thousands. Human activities along the changes on the landscape. and others in need in the Katrina was not the end of affected regions are sending Mississippi River have dramatically Marston increased the risk, and now only massive the story. Hurricane Rita as lists of needed items (such as reengineering of southeastern Louisiana the fifth most powerful hurricane to strike books, other publications, maps, and can save the city.” the Gulf Coast since August 2004, was the electronic materials) or services (including Geographers are aware of the first time two category five storms passed remote sensing, emergency mapping, codependent Mississippi River and its delta across the Gulf in the same season. special expertise, etc.), and the AAG region, thanks largely to the benchmark Millions of area residents fled inland to posted those lists on the clearinghouse as work by Louisiana State University (LSU) escape the storm. Geographers were a way of linking colleagues interested in geomorphologists and land-change scientists. involved in real-time efforts to evaluate helping out with those in need. Also, the For instance, Richard Kessel documented and respond to Katrina. ESRI created AAG established a special fund which how the sediment budget for the lower a clearinghouse of maps, imagery, and goes towards rebuilding departments and Mississippi River was altered by engineering data for those affected and first- assisting others in the hardest hit areas. structures (dams, levees, dikes, revetments). responders. Using a variety of satellite and As just one example of the need to Jess Walker and collaborators documented aerial photography obtained by the rebuild departments, the University of the concurrent loss of wetlands on the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Southern Mississippi Geography office at Louisiana coast. Kam Biu Lu and students geographers provided coordinates and Long Beach was destroyed, as was their studied stratigraphic records of hurricane maps to pinpoint exact areas where GIS lab in Ocean Springs. The SMU deposits to better understand the historical people needed rescue. GISCorps, an Geography program on the Mississippi frequency-magnitude of the largest international volunteer organization for Gulf Coast has grown over the last coastal storms. Others studied the human GIS professionals, also sprang into action. several years. With the damage to the dimensions of environmental change in Begun in 2003, the group has attracted infrastructure of the whole coastal region, the delta region and New Orleans. After nearly 900 members from forty-five states it will be difficult, if not impossible, for Katrina, Craig Colten spoke eloquently and thirty-three countries. In the first SMU geographers to support their Gulf on National Public Radio and wrote in the week following Katrina, the GISCorps Coast students for some time to come. New York Times. Interviews with Colten and volunteers generated new maps every LSU Geographer Robert Rohli sent the many others covered a number of geo- twelve hours, including those seen on following message to AAG Executive graphic topics, including the vulnerability news conference broadcasts. Geographer Director Doug Richardson: “I am writing of New Orleans to hurricane activity as Talbot J. Brooks, Director, Center for to express my sincere thanks to you and well as plans to reestablish coastal wetlands Interdisciplinary Geospatial Information and rebuild damaged areas of the city. Technologies at Delta State University, Continued on page 6

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Immigrant Metropolis from page 1 ways as they undertake gastronomical largest immigrant group, with nearly two In the City of Neighborhoods expeditions in search of the city’s famed out of every five foreign-born residents everyone was expected to know their ethnic fare. The AAG will provide useful being German. place, none more so than the African- guides to some such venues that are more A general division of labor, mostly along Americans who migrated, in large num- accessible from the annual meeting head- ethnic lines, was imposed early on. The bers, to the “promised land” from Jim quarters hotel, the Palmer House Hilton. most recent arrivals tended to be the Crow South during the Great Migration, But culinary diversions aside, Chicago’s ethnic groups with the least desirable jobs only to find themselves in Jim Crow ethnic diversity and immigrant identity and were most often Chicago. A sliver of are key elements in an intricate set of used by the bosses as a settlement stretch- socio-spatial arrangements, legacies of spoilers against more ing like a “Black belt” processes of urbanization and industrial- established workers, down the city’s ization. From the day that eighteenth fueling ethnic antago- South Side, Bronzeville century French fur traders ventured down nisms and dividing became the “Canaan” from Québec to trade with the Potawatomi, the working class. of black farm-hands- Chicago found itself ensconced in a web This carried over onto turned-factory hands of exchange that stretched across the the built environment, who followed the continent to the eastern seaboard and where ethnic and trumpet call of PHOTO: JEAN GROSSE. over the Atlantic Ocean. class hostility shaped A mural in Chicago’s Latino neighborhood of Pilsen. the Chicago Defender This was the site permanently settled the emergence of north (bronzeville- by the first immigrant in the late 1770s, residential segregation and the formation of historicalsociety.com). Hemmed in on all approximately where the Tribune Tower ethno-class clusters, to produce the famed sides by narrow minds and volatile ethnic stands today. Jean-Baptiste Point du Sable, City of Neighborhoods. neighborhoods, Chicago’s African-Americans a “free Negro” from the French colony of During the decades of vertiginous formed one of the most vibrant communities Haiti, took a Potawatomi woman as his demographic growth, when Chicago anywhere in North America. wife and fathered the first child to be born was transformed into America’s “shock It was in this crowded field of transecting in the new settlement. The Potawatomi city,” it was predominantly European insularities that Chicago’s newest immigrant are long gone, ignominiously displaced immigrants that flowed into the city’s groups arrived in large numbers. As by the exclusionary frontier practices of infamous slums. No sooner did Bohemians de-industrialization pockmarked the city Yankee settlers that soon arrived from the (csafraternallife.org), Poles (pma.prcua.org), with rusting hulks and derelict streetscapes, it was increasingly immigrants from Asia East to claim the area near du Sable’s cabin Lithuanians (lithaz.org/museums/balzekas), and Latin America that were drafted into as their own, destined for ”highest Ukrainians (ukrntlmuseum.org), Italians and best use.” While in Chicago, geographers vanishing, deskilled manufacturing jobs and (italianculturalcenter.net), Greeks (hellenic- emerging lower-tier service positions. can sneak a visit to the DuSable museum.org), Jews (spertus.edu/museum), and Museum of African American History As Siyoung Park recounts in Chicago’s dozens of other groups arrive, than they Geographies (published in conjunction with (dusablemuseum.org) and the Chicago found themselves tied into a system of Historical Society (chicagohistory.org) the AAG’s Chicago meeting) although exploitative relations in both employment and for glimpses into the lives of the city’s there was a small, but solid, Chinese housing. Community institutions, both earliest settlers. community in Chicago for nearly eight religious and secular, became social and decades (ccamuseum.org), Mao Zedong’s The promise of fortunes fueled the spatial anchors in the immigrant entrepôts rise to power in China sent thousands of growth of Chicago as Irish (irishamhc.com), of the teeming metropolis, as enclaves of Chinese immigrants to the city’s Chinatown German (dankhaus.net), and Scandinavian (www.chicago-chinatown.com). Conflict in (samac.org) immigrants flowed into town, ethno-class settlement scored Chicago’s Southeast Asia led to thousands of their numbers increasing dramatically famed gridiron form. Parochial place-names, Cambodians, Vietnamese, Laotians, and with the advent of the railroads. On the stacked one on top of the other, still roll off Chicago’s tongues: Jewtown (for Chinese from that part of the world to eve of the U.S. Civil War, the population seek refuge in Chicago during the 1970s of Chicago had reached over 112,000 Maxwell Street’s “Jewish Ghetto”), nearby Greektown, a Little Italy and a and 1980s, forming a second “Chinatown,” people, of whom more than half were or “Little Saigon,” on a disinvested strip in the Little Sicily (the infamous “Little Hell” in the foreign-born. Thirty years later, as the North Side. A vibrant Korean community shadow of the Gold Coast), Scandinavian population passed the one million mark, can still be found on Bryn Mawr Avenue, almost four out of five residents where either Andersonville, a German Lincoln between Kedzie and Pulaski, and along European immigrants or their children. Square, a Bohemian Pilsen, and an By this time, Germans constituted the expanding Polonia. Continued on page 5

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Immigrant Metropolis from page 4 Lincoln Avenue between Bryn Mawr and Chicago’s Geographies also contains an more than half live in just seventeen of Peterson, while large concentration of article on Latino communities that Chicago’s 264 suburbs! AAG field trips are Koreans and Japanese are now centered on describes how the immigration of hundreds being organized to Puerto Rican Humboldt Chicago’s northwest suburbs. of thousands of Latinos, primarily Mexicans Park and Mexican Pilsen/Little Village. Also in the North Side, roughly and Puerto Ricans, nearly overshadows the Finally, as you prepare for your trip to between Western and California Avenues, settlement of all other ethnic groups in Chicago for AAG’s 2006 Annual Meeting, stretches the most prominent symbol of Chicago. Today, Chicago boasts the third get an excellent overview of the city by South Asian immigration in North America: largest Latino population of American securing a copy of the book Chicago’s Devon Avenue’s bustling Indian-Pakistani cities with 753,644, as more than forty Geographies: A 21st Century Metropolis from marketplace. Home to dozens of restaurants percent of the city’s census tracts gained the AAG (www.neiu.edu/~cgproj) edited and scores of stores, Devon caters to North significant numbers of Latino immigrants. by Richard Greene, Mark Bouman, America’s Indo-Pak diaspora. Just a mile to The suburbs, some of which have now and myself. We look forward to seeing the south is a Middle-Eastern enclave become immigrant entrepôts, have seen you in March. ■ centered on Lawrence and Kedzie Avenues. an even more dramatic change, as over This is matched by another, larger enclave thirty-nine percent of the metropolitan Dennis Grammenos in the southwest part of the city that spills area’s Latinos now live there in tight clusters. [email protected] over into the suburbs. Of the over than 650,000 suburban Latinos,

Senior Associates Program from page 4 with past AAG presidents and other members of the Water Information Coordination Southwest Institute for Research on who wish to contribute their materials to the Program, has engaged his knowledge of Women at the University of Arizona; and AAG Archives. water resource issues with recent global AAG Executive Director Doug Richardson. events, assisting the AAG to respond to Volunteers are welcome to serve as AAG Senior Associates natural disaster events. In particular, he Senior Associates. Many opportunities The late Hugh Calkins, formerly of the rapidly gathered and organized informa- Department of Geography at the University exist for new projects that might include tion from multiple sources on tsunamis at Buffalo, State University of New York, such activities as interacting with local and related research by geographers after helped launch a new focus on bringing congressional representatives to increase last year’s tsunami disaster in South Asia. greater numbers of geographers into support for educational and other Fulbright Programs, particularly the Duane F. Marble, Professor Emeritus, policy issues related to geography; Fulbright Senior Specialists Program. Ohio State University, advises the AAG on developing “talent banks” for media Harvey K. Flad, Emeritus Professor of GIScience curricula issues and participates and other outreach; building capacity Geography at Vassar College and a past in AAG careers in geography projects. for international collaborative work; Fulbright recipient and U.S. Information Additional geographers who have mentoring for early and mid-career Agency consultant, also contributes expressed interest in participation include geographers; assisting in the development to Fulbright recruitment efforts and assists Gordon Taylor (formerly of the Canadian of proposals to foundations and federal in gathering information regarding National Parks), E. Joan Wilson Miller agencies; helping with special fundraising international opportunities for geographers, (Professor Emerita/Adjunct Professor at activities; and building bridges to geogra- particularly within the Fulbright programs. Illinois State University), and Patricia phers working in small or interdisciplinary He is collaborating with colleagues and Foschi (San Francisco State University). programs or at community colleges. program officials to hold informational If you would like more information on sessions at the AAG Annual Meeting in Program Development and the program, have suggestions to share, or Chicago on these opportunities and Opportunities have an interest in participating in co-authored an article on Fulbright The Senior Associates Program was the program, please contact Jan Monk, opportunities for the September 2005 developed with the advice of an AAG Patricia Solís, or Doug Richardson. ■ AAG Newsletter. advisory committee consisting of Richard John Ray volunteers his experience Morrill, former AAG President and cur- Jan Monk working with geographic information science rent President of the Retired Geographers [email protected] and systems to help undergraduate and Affinity Group; former AAG President John Patricia Solís graduate students present their work in Adams of the University of Minnesota; [email protected] spatial and geographic analysis at scholarly James McConnell, University at Buffalo, conferences and professional meetings. SUNY; Lydia Pulsipher, University of Ten- Doug Richardson Ethan (Tim) Smith, retired from the nessee; Sandra Shaw, formerly of the U.S. [email protected] USGS and current Executive Secretary Department of State; Jan Monk of the

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Hurricane Katrina from page 3 others for all that the AAG and geography buffer is lost. Unfortunately, efforts As former USGS Director Chip Groat departments have already done and are at reclaiming wetlands have not been wrote recently in EOS (September 20, willing to do to help the people here on successful, nor have politicians made it 2005), for scientists to react to Katrina by the Gulf Coast. Now that my electricity an issue. chortling, “I told you so,” is not enough. has been restored and I've had a little time The link between global climate Rather, geographers are “on the ground” to check my e-mail inbox, I'm floored by change and increasing storm intensity is and making a difference. All of us should all of the offers to help. I've never been under study. Nature published a study by urge the USGS to adopt the nine prouder to be a geographer.” Many other Dr. Kerry Emanuel, MIT scientist, August goals presented as a science strategy for similar messages were received. 4, 2005 (pp. 686-88). He established a geography in the USGS, 2005-2015, The Mississippi River delta is a complex "total dissipation index" to rate the potential outlined in USGS Circular 1281. I quote deposit of several delta lobes of sediment destructiveness and intensity, integrated only the three most directly relevant to that has accumulated over the last 5,300 over the lifetime of tropical cyclones. He the Hurricane Katrina situation: years. Artificial levees, cutoffs, dikes, relates the marked increase in tropical Goal 3: Understand past, present, and dams, and revetments control the lower cyclone intensity as "...highly correlated future environmental consequences of Mississippi River. After a devastating with tropical sea-surface temperatures, land change to support better flood in 1927, levees along the Mississippi reflecting well-documented climate management of their effect on people, River were raised, sealing the fate of the signals...and global warming." Among environment, economy, and resources. delta region , forcing the river to flow several conclusions, he states: "...the near Goal 4: Improve the scientific basis more directly to the Gulf. Without doubling of power dissipation over the for vulnerability and risk assessment, engineering controls, the river would follow mitigation, response, and recovery related a course 160 km shorter to the Gulf via period of record should be a matter of some concern, as it is a measure of the to the human and environmental dynamics the Atchafalaya River. The Mississippi of land change. River is aggrading and its river bed lies at destructive potential of tropical cyclones." Katrina passed over Gulf of Mexico Goal 5: Develop credible and accessible elevations distinctly above much of the geographic research, tools, and methods to waters which were at a record 32° to 34°C floodplain. One can easily witness this support decision making related to the (90°–93°F)! Hurricanes feed on the latent predicament by standing on the river human and environmental consequences levee in New Orleans within walking heat of evaporation, enhanced by such of land change. distance of Bourbon Street. temperatures. And the warmth extends to The physical and human dimensions of Portions of the delta are not being depth, so that as the hurricanes do their Hurricane Katrina and these record- replenished with sediment. The coast is mixing of waters which used to bring up setting 2004–2005 tropical storm seasons being eroded by wave action and dampening cool water, the mixing now are all about geographic science—a subsidence due to compaction of deltaic brings up more warm water! global-scaling forced by severe storms, of sediments (from the weight and oxidation Earlier in the year, geographer Steve vulnerability science, and land-change of organic sediment), and by deflation Leatherman gave a presentation to the caused by the massive removal of oil and spatial analysis, as well as contributions National Academy of Sciences Disasters from social theorists of how poverty gas reserves. More than 13,000 km of Roundtable on the increasing severity of canals are carved through the coastal dictates choices for the disadvantaged. If Atlantic hurricanes. Steve directs the ever a time existed to strengthen links freshwater wetlands for petroleum International Hurricane Research Center exploration and ship traffic. Artificial between geography and users of its and Laboratory for Coastal Research at canals allow the intrusion of saltwater, research, this is it. Let us seize the Florida International University. Early in killing the freshwater wetland vegetation moment for the benefit of our fellow that holds the banks in place. Since 1932, the August hurricane season, well before citizens in New Orleans and the affected 4,900 km2 of coastal wetlands were lost; Katrina, Steve predicted more severe Gulf Coast region. Look for special 2,000 km2 since 1956. The total loss hurricanes were likely to arrive this year. sessions on Hurricane Katrina at the caused by Katrina alone is going to be Drs. Bimal Paul (Kansas State University) 2006 AAG Annual Meeting in Chicago. staggering. Louisiana continues to lose one and David Legates (Delaware) served as hectare of coastal land every eighty-two “experts” in the National Geographic Thanks for all you do for geography. ■ seconds. The loss of coastal wetlands Society’s EdNet online community for translates to a worsening of flood hazards teachers and students who wanted to ask Richard A. Marston from hurricane storm surge as the wetland questions about Hurricane Katrina. [email protected]

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BLS Terminates Collection of collection. On October 12, the AAG by August 1, 2006. It is the Bush Labor Data on Women Workers; agreed to sign on to the letter, which states: Administration’s first significant foray into AAG Responds • There is no adequate replacement for the CES: higher education policy after five years in office On August 29, the U.S. Bureau of CPS data will not provide an acceptable devoted primarily to K-12 education and Labor Statistics (BLS) announced that it substitute. One former BLS commissioner the signature No Child Left Behind legislation. had recently decided to suspend the noted that the CES “provides more In general, leaders of the higher ed collection of data on women workers as reliable information on the current community have expressed pleasure that part of the Current Employment Statistics trend of wage and salary employment” the administration is finally focusing on Survey (CES). The move has drawn than the CPS. postsecondary issues. A few concerns, criticism from women’s organizations as • The CES Survey is not burdensome for businesses: however, have been raised and bear well as a number of academic associations, The only organizations representing watching in the coming months. There is including the AAG. businesses that submitted comments to some fear that the work of the commission The CES is a monthly nationwide survey BLS about the discontinuation of this will lead to increased federal intrusion into of payroll records that covers over 300,000 data collection all supported continuing higher education. Additionally, there have U.S. businesses. Only one question in the the data collection. Not only are been many questions raised about the survey is devoted to women workers—it businesses able to respond to these queries membership of the body. Unlike past asks for the total number of women easily, but the record shows that they want federal commissions, which have been employed at a given business. The BLS the data collection to continue. primarily composed of and led by gave three reasons for the discontinuation • Researchers Use This Important Data: Many members of the academic community, the of this question: 1) it imposed a significant of the thousands of comments current panel includes five corporate reporting burden on survey respondents submitted to BLS in support of this data executives and is chaired by Charles because payroll records do not typically collection came from researchers at such Miller, a private investor. This makeup include gender identification; 2) the organizations as the New York Federal raises the concern that the commission’s women worker data were little used; and Reserve Bank and the Consortium of recommendations are going to be focused 3) BLS will continue to provide extensive Social Science Associations (including on reworking higher ed as a training labor market information on women, sociologists, political scientists, and ground for business jobs. primarily through its monthly survey of others). (The AAG is a COSSA member.) Of note to the geographic community 60,000 households (the Current Population is that David Ward, President of the Survey, or CPS). Commission on the Future American Council on Education and former The BLS justifications notwithstanding, of Higher Education President of the AAG, is a member of the the AAG has submitted a letter to Kathleen In a September 19 speech at the panel. The first meeting of the commission Utgoff, Comissioner at BLS, requesting University of North Carolina, Charlotte, took place on October 17 in Washington, that data on women workers continue to be U.S. Education Secretary Margaret but served primarily as an introductory collected. In addition, the Institute for Spellings announced the creation of the session. AAG staff will monitor future Women’s Policy Research, a public policy Commission on the Future of Higher meetings of the commission, reach out research organization dedicated to Education. The nineteen-member panel is to and work closely with various informing and stimulating the debate on charged with developing a comprehensive commissioners, and comment as appropriate issues of critical importance to women long-range national strategy for on important topics raised for discussion. ■ and their families, has written a letter to postsecondary education and will submit a members of Congress informing them of final report with specific findings and John Wertman the change and the need to restore data recommendations to Secretary Spellings [email protected]

Deadline for PG Book Review Editor Nominations Extended. Please submit applications or nominations to [email protected] by Nov. 17, 2005. See www.aag.org for details.

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History of Cartography Project from page 1 Director post became vacant after have the indexes, a thorough bibliography, that Matthew Edney's "thoughtful and Woodward's death in 2004. and all the same degree of critical insightful view of the role of the series Jude Leimer, Managing Editor of the apparatus that one would expect. But the makes him the best candidate to lead the project, says, "We were extremely fortunate last three volumes will be structured History of Cartography Project forward." ■ to hire Matthew Edney as Project Director. with smaller entries that are a bit more Matthew brings to the project a deep ded- synthetic. "After 1650, which begins Melanie McCalmont ication to the history of cartography, Volume 4, the amount of cartographic [email protected] exemplified by his scholarly contributions activity increases exponentially," explains over the last fifteen years. His research Edney. "In the 19th century, and on to the About the History of on theory, methodology, and recent 20th century, the amount of cartography Cartography Project historiography of map studies has figuratively bursts the banks." Yet, at The History of Cartography Project influenced the structure of the later the same time, says Edney, the amount produces the multi-volume History of encyclopedic volumes of the history. His of academic work written on each Cartography series. The volumes are publication record, research efforts, and cartographic period steadily falls off. With so organized by region and time period, and activities in the field make him eminently many topics to cover but with comparatively examine maps in the context of the qualified for the directorship." less literature, the encyclopedic format societies that made and used them. was a better organizational choice. This award-winning series, published Changes in the Series Edney says, "for me, the future of the by the University of Chicago Press, In an important change of direction, in project is in interpretation—to have a was founded by J. B. Harley (1932-91) 1999 the format of Volumes 4, 5, and 6 forum for new research based on this and David Woodward (1942-2004). shifted from a chronological format to an masterwork." Whatever the direction, Jude www.geography.wisc.edu/histcart. encyclopedic format. The series will still Leimer, the project's managing editor, feels

8th Asian Urbanization Conference he 8th Asian Urbanization papers and papers on Chinese President Shii Okuno, AURA Conference, organized by Ryutsu populations in Toronto and Tokyo. executive committee member Ashok TKagaku University (UMDS) and Many nations were represented by Dutt, Frank Costa, Kazuhiko Tabata, the Asian Urban Research Association these presentations with the largest in Laurence Ma, and Yue-man Yeung. (AURA), was held in Kobe, Japan number from China, followed by India, The ninth Asian Urbanization from August 20-23, 2005. Over Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Conference will be held in the Republic 100 participants, representing twenty- Taiwan, Iran, Malaysia, Indonesia, and of Korea in August of 2007. Those who two countries, presented over Myanmar. The proceedings of are interested in participating should eighty papers. the conference are in the process contact Dr. Nakhun Song of the Papers were presented on a wide of compilation. Gangwon Development Research variety of paper topics, including The conference also included field Institute at [email protected]. ■ those concerning Asia in general and trips in Kobe, Osaka, and Tokyo, comparative studies of cities in Asian Japan, and presentations by principal Ashok K. Dutt countries, to GIS-related technical conference organizer and UMDS Vice [email protected]

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AAG Member Profile: Janet E. Kodras Volume 40, Number 10

Janet E. Kodras is the spatial dynamics are considered. The forum for my ideas and readily accepted professor of geogra- changing map of American poverty does my energies, such as when I served as phy at Florida State not represent an ebb and flow of lassitude National Councillor and Secretary. among the nation's population. It mirrors University, where AAG: Why do you enjoy being transformations in the country's economic she has taught a geographer? human and political and political geography, the structural Jan: Geography gives me tools to work geography for twen- landscapes of prosperity and poverty toward useful policy changes; it gives me a ty-three years. A molded by the market and the state. departmental community of colleagues graduate of the Uni- AAG: Can geographers influence the with whom I share common purpose; and versity of Georgia public debate? it gives me an excuse to see the world. and Ohio State University, her work is Jan: I believe that a geographic perspective What other career would allow me to draw focused on the study of poverty, hunger, can powerfully inform public debates over professional growth from a bicycle trip and welfare across the diversity of labor policy. With its emphasis on the interaction of through the Yangtze River valley, or markets in the United States. Editor of two phenomena across scales and its grounding in books and author of forty articles and canoeing on the Amazon? both social and natural sciences, geography chapters, she was Associate Editor of the AAG: How has your stroke influenced can make a wide-ranging contribution to an Annals of the Association of American Geographers, your career in geography? understanding of the interlocking issues that served as a member of the NSF geography Jan: The first weeks after having the affect the future of this country's well-being. advisory panel, and as a member of the stroke, I was unsure of my future. Then, National Academy of Sciences Committee AAG: You have also been active in as part of a therapy excursion to a mall, on Geography. Janet has won numerous catalyzing other research on the issue. I pushed my new wheelchair into a awards for her research, teaching, and Jan: Yes, I also organized the Geographers bookstore where I caught sight of a service to the discipline, including AAG Network on American Politics. It was an best seller on nourishment for the brain. I Distinguished Service Honors. In 2000, informal group of about seventy-five opened the book, eager to find ways Janet, at age forty-eight, suffered a stroke geographers who studied the geographic to facilitate my recovery, and read an which affected her speech and mobility. dimensions of attempts to restructure the argument about how human evolution was After two years of rehabilitation she U.S. government during the 1990s. As a stymied until people migrated to the Great returned to part-time work at Florida State group, we coordinated and disseminated Lakes region of East Africa, where they in Tallahassee, where she lives with her research on the effects of that process for consumed Omega-3 oil from the species husband and eight-year old daughter. people living in different geographic con- of fish found in the lakes. The old debates AAG: What do you hope to accomplish texts and sought to strengthen the links about environmental determinism came in your research? between geography and public policy. back to me. I became angry that I wasn’t Jan: I believe that poverty and hunger are still active in promoting a scientifically- geographic experiences. While there are AAG: What achievement are you most based understanding of place. I knew that many who see inequality as the result of proud of? I had to return to the classroom and to personal weaknesses, I see humans as Jan: As director of graduate studies, I was geographic scholarship. players in a place-bound set of interactions active in making the case for the creation AAG: Your work routine must have that govern distributions of opportunities, of our PhD program at Florida State … I changed a lot. income, and other resources. U.S. programs see the doctoral program as having Jan: I am much slower at reading and to address social injustice, like food stamps transformed our department, simultaneously and global food aid, are used selectively to increasing our capacity to teach geography writing now, but I still enjoy the regular serve purposes sometimes little-related to to undergraduates and enriching our activities of academic geography. I read the inequality. I hope to foster more realistic production of quality ideas. discipline’s journals, attend the meetings, and complete the requisite reviews, etc. I and effective public and private programs AAG: What has the AAG meant to you? don’t do much talking at faculty meetings to address poverty and hunger by helping Jan: The AAG provided me with various to produce better understandings of types of support and inspiration. As a these days. the multi-scaled processes that generate graduate student I participated in the AAG: And your teaching? these conditions. Political Geography Specialty Group, Jan: I lecture using computer voice like AAG: How can such an understanding which allowed me to interact with people Stephen Hawking did. And now I know contribute? beyond Ohio State. The job listings in much better why I have to do this work, Jan: For example, assertions that people AAG Newsletter helped me move to the next and why geography is important. Students are hungry out of ignorance can be stage in my career. As an assistant and are kind to say I inspire them, but I think summarily dismissed. Attributing poverty associate professor, I was inspired by they give me far more, as it’s now absolutely solely to individual deficiencies such as famous geographers at AAG conferences. clear to me that my students are my voice laziness and low aspirations falters when As a full professor, the AAG provided a to the world. ■

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November 2005 Op-Ed

Responding to Katrina: A Personal Account n Saturday, August 27, 2005, with Two general categories of requests collaborations were assembled and Hurricane Katrina ominously became clear. Those responding to the integrated as best was possible given the O approaching the Gulf Coast, I began pending disaster on Mississippi's Gulf circumstances. Even within FEMA, which a volunteer position at the Mississippi Coast had immediate needs for street, touts GIS as a resource, equipment, Emergency Management Agency's (MEMA) search and rescue, and infrastructure personnel, and data were severely lacking Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in maps. Government officials inland needed until weeks after the storm and those Jackson. I began preparing for the maps that analyzed and displayed current services are now largely outsourced. hurricane using geospatial technologies conditions and the progress of the If geospatial services had been that were not integrated with MEMA or rescue/recovery efforts. Local, state, and integrated within the operational plan and FEMA's immediate operational plans. federal government needed a clear picture the information stream, we would have I set to work with Chris Mullen, a of where and how badly need existed to been better able to support rescue and structural engineer at the University of commit resources. response operations. After all, a map is a Mississippi, using HAZUS, a FEMA flood/ Our assembled team of volunteer picture, and "a picture is worth a thousand wind damage prediction model. We also geospatial experts quickly began to words." The audible gasps and looks of downloaded digital elevation models of provide a variety of services to individual comprehension when tables and narratives coastal Mississippi and intersected them responders, especially translation of street were replaced with maps were unforgettable. with a plane elevated to the height of addresses to latitude/longitude for U.S. While geographic information the predicted storm surge to model inun- Coast Guard helicopter rescue crews. technologies continue to play a dation. The resulting maps helped During the height of the storm, the phone significant role in the relief efforts, I call decision makers to stage emergency rang continuously. Requests were wide upon my university-based geography responders, organize additional resources, ranging and came from both volunteers colleagues to join together to develop and and generally prepare state and local offering services and from those trapped promote the integration of our tools and officials for the oncoming disaster. in their attics with water rising. In some talents within disaster preparedness. We As Katrina came ashore, I began to instances, individuals in dire need of need a well led nationally coordinated receive positive responses to my calls for rescue could only visually describe their effort. We must work with decision geospatial technical assistance from surroundings. We used remote sensing makers, data holders, and emergency across the nation and from colleagues and GIS to locate them and send help. managers to develop systems that allow us throughout Mississippi. I also worked We printed more than 3,000 feet of to respond as a profession to the needs of to adapt geospatial services to answer street and search and rescue maps for our communities in times of adversity. location-based questions, mapping requests, individual responders from August 28 to These efforts must be coordinated in and general information needs from the 30. For decision makers, we made and one-stop and one-call centers, regional operations center and from Governor regularly updated maps of street status, response teams, and the creation and Haley Barbour and his staff. power outages, cell phone coverage, through the integration of geospatial missing persons, and information in the response and more. All of this was decision-making process. accomplished using free Perhaps the most convincing argument public data sources, for this call to action may be found volunteers, and donated in the map created for the MEMA equipment and software. through that agency’s employees and While much was the volunteer efforts of those from Missis- accomplished, our ability sippi’s higher education programs and insti- to act and our overall tutions, URISA, GIS Corps, and Digital assistance efforts were Quest and their partners at UC Berkeley. limited by the lack of This map shows the geo-coded last known integration of geospatial locations for only 10% of the missing services within the persons database being assembled at established emergency MEMA Jackson EOC on September 4. ■ response "plan." Personnel, equipment, data, lines Talbot Brooks of communication, and [email protected]

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Op-Ed Volume 40, Number 10

The Coastal Restoration Imperative: Lessons of Hurricane Katrina

mong the many benefits that a wide land loss and its causes, among which are of Coastal Land Loss is available online from band of coastal wetlands provides is canals for navigation and oil and gas the publications section of the coalition’s A protection from hurricanes and asso- extraction, and the Mississippi River’s website (www.crcl.org). ciated storm surges. Marsh vegetation and levees, which starve the wetlands of the To review these items now, in the wake swamp forests create friction which can sediment supply which built and sustained of Hurricane Katrina’s devastation, is reduce storm surge height by them and which would normally counter eerie, for much of what these articles and approximately one foot for every three subsidence. A multitude of projects tested presentations describe has come to pass. miles of wetland the surge crosses. In various coastal restoration techniques and As a native New Orleanian who escaped south Louisiana, this benefit accrues not implemented at larger scale those which the deluge, the winds, and the flood by only to communities behind the wetland proved most successful. A multitude of virtue of serving geography in southwest buffer, but to the state and the nation as a requests from the state’s leaders in Congress Louisiana, I am torn by a hundred different whole, for these coastal wetlands protect attempted to secure $14 billion for the emotions, desires, frustrations, and hopes. and harbor a major port, a bountiful Louisiana Coastal Area Comprehensive One of these hopes is that all seafood harvest, and a vital part of the Coast-Wide Ecosystem Restoration project, geographers will realize and make others U.S. energy supply infrastructure. to no avail. Finally, a multitude of public aware of the broader geographical context Previous Category 4 or 5 hurricanes awareness campaigns, national media in which this disaster is embedded. It is such as Audrey in 1957, Betsy in 1965, and coverage, and evacuation strategies the situation of coastal wetland loss in Camille in 1969 devastated communities foretold the dangerous situation that Louisiana and the imperative for coastal on the shore, but more inland areas— would result if a strong hurricane were to restoration, along with the federal including Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton strike New Orleans, a city that had all but assistance necessary to complete this vital Rouge, and New Orleans, along with its lost its barrier of protective wetlands. task. The need and rationale for restoring levee system—were protected by the wet- Lest anyone still feel that “nothing like Louisiana’s wetlands should now be land buffer and spared the full fury of such this could have been predicted,” I encourage apparent to every person who followed storms. In the intervening decades, glob- your examination of the excellent article the saga of Hurricane Katrina and its al climate has warmed (a harbinger of “Drowning New Orleans,” which aftermath. To restore Louisiana’s coastal more intense storms and of sea level rise), appeared in the October 2001 issue of wetlands will be an expensive task, but to population and energy consumption have Scientific American; or “Gone With the rebuild the city of New Orleans without increased, and wetlands have begun to Water,” from National Geographic magazine, rebuilding the wetlands that are crucial disappear, especially in southeastern October 2004. The PBS series “NOW” for its survival will, in the long run, cost Louisiana’s deltaic plain region. The featured stories on Louisiana’s coastal land even more. The lessons of Hurricane “mental map” we have of a boot-shaped loss and the increased vulnerability of Katrina remind us that these costs will be state is no longer accurate; the front of the New Orleans on two of its September measured not only in dollars, but in boot’s sole has come off, along with part 2002 programs. And, like a prophet crying human lives, energy availability, and of the foot, so that little more than the out in the wilderness, the Coalition to quality of life. ■ skeletal toes remain. Restore Coastal Louisiana has been We in Louisiana have not been oblivious warning of this—and more—for the past Gay M. Gomez to these changes. Over the past decades, a fifteen years. The 1999 report No Time To [email protected] multitude of studies documented coastal Lose: Facing the Future of Louisiana and the Crisis

AAG Offers Travel Grants to IGU Meeting

he AAG has applied to the National The AAG will provide approximately For applications and information on Science Foundation for funding to twenty travel grants for this meeting: eligibility, please refer to www.aag.org/ Tdefray the expenses of participation twelve grants of $1,750 each to junior Grantsawards/igutravel.html. Applications by U.S. scientists in the July 3-7, 2006, scholars and eight awards of $1,000 each should arrive at the AAG office no later International Geographical Union (IGU) to senior scholars. Details regarding the than January 16, 2006. ■ Regional Congress in Brisbane, Australia. conference are available at www.igu-net.org.

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AAG Grants and Awards

ach year, the AAG offers numerous merit and quality that lies at or near the Glenda Laws Award grants and awards to geographers. intersection of basic research in geography The AAG’s Glenda Laws Award is E The descriptions that follow offer on the one hand, and practical applications administered by the AAG and endorsed an introduction to each grant or award; or policy implications on the other. Special by members of the Institute of Australian full descriptions are posted on the AAG consideration will be given to research Geographers, the Canadian Association website at www.aag.org/Grantsawards/ that addresses the basic role of geography of Geographers, and the Institute of index.cfm. in: (1) inter- and multi-disciplinary work British Geographers. The annual award on the interrelationships of significant and honorarium recognize outstanding Anderson Medal cultural phenomena; (2) place name contributions to geographic research on The Anderson Medal is the highest standardization, especially with reference social issues. This award is named in honor bestowed by the AAG Applied to maps, gazetteers, and other publications; memory of Glenda Laws—a geographer Geography Specialty Group, and is and (3) promoting local, national, and who brought energy and enthusiasm to awarded in recognition of distinguished international collaboration on such her work on issues of social justice and contributions to the profession of geogra- problems and topics. social policy. phy. Selection is made by the Anderson Digital submissions are encouraged. All scholars involved in geographic Medal Committee, and the medal may be Nominations and supporting materials research on one or more social issues will awarded to individuals or groups who that adhere to the guidelines listed on be eligible for this award, with preference have contributed significantly to the the AAG website noted below, are due at given to researchers who have received advancement of the profession in one the AAG office no later than December their PhD within the last five years. or more areas of industry, government, 31, 2005. For nominating instructions, The deadline for nominations for the literature, education, research, service to and further information please visit 2005 Glenda Laws Award is December 31, the profession, or public service. www.aag.org/Grantsawards/burrill.htm. 2005. Please forward nominations (per the Guidelines for submitting nominations guidelines listed on the AAG website noted for the 2005 Anderson Medal may be George and Viola Hoffman Award below) to committee chair: Rachel Silvey, obtained at http://garnet.acns.fsu.edu/ An award from the George and Viola University of Colorado, Boulder, rachel. ~jjd1571/ or by writing to the AAG, 1710 Hoffman Fund may be made annually for [email protected]. As with all AAG Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC student research toward a master’s thesis awards, the Award Committee may decline to 20009-3198. Submit completed or doctoral dissertation on a geographical make an award in any given year. For nomi- nomination files to Barry Wellar, Depart- subject in Eastern Europe. Eastern Europe nating instructions, and further information ment of Geography, University of please visit www.aag.org/Grantsawards/ includes the countries of East Central and Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1N 6N5, glendalawsaward.htm. Southeast Europe from Poland south to or by email to: [email protected]. Romania, Bulgaria, and the successor The deadline for nominations for the The Anne U. White Fund states of the former Yugoslavia. Topics 2005 James R. Anderson Medal of Honor in The Anne U. White Fund is used to Applied Geography is December 1, 2005. may be historical or contemporary, encourage field research conducted by a systematic or regional, limited to a small member of the AAG jointly with her or Meredith F. Burrill Award area or comparative. his spouse. The fund will serve the The Meredith F. Burrill Award, The award consists of a certificate and purposes Anne White held dear if it established to commemorate the cash honorarium. enables people, regardless of any formal achievements of Meredith “Pete” Burrill, is Applications that adhere to the guidelines training in geography, to engage in useful intended to stimulate and reward talented listed on the AAG webpage noted below, field studies and to have the joy of individuals and groups whose accomplish- must be received by the chairman of the working along-side their partners. ments parallel the intellectual traditions Award Committee no later than Decem- Biographical information and a Burrill pursued as a geographer, especially ber 31, 2005. Submit applications to the curriculum vita of Anne White are those concerned with fundamental Chair of the Hoffman Award Committee: available on the website noted below. Her geographical concepts and their practical Michelle Behr, Western New Mexico publications are available by loan from applications, and those involved in local, University, [email protected]. For the AAG office. national, and international policy arenas. nominating instructions, and further You are eligible to apply if you have Eligible parties are individuals and teams information please visit www.aag.org/ been an AAG member for at least two years that have completed work of exceptional Grantsawards/Hoffmanfund.html. at the time you submit your application.

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Digital submissions are encouraged. The AAG International held during 2005. For complete information Application materials should adhere to Geographic Information Fund visit www.aag.org/Grantsawards/IGIF.cfm. the guidelines listed on the AAG website The AAG International Geographic To apply for an AAG-IGIF award, noted below and should be received at the Information Fund (IGIF) offers three types please submit completed application AAG office no later than December 31, of awards: Student Travel Grants, Graduate materials in an email attachment to 2005. For an application form and further Research Awards, and Student Paper [email protected] with the title of the information please visit www.aag.org/ Awards. These awards are intended to appropriate IGIF award in the subject line. Grantsawards/Annewhitefund.html. support full-time students who are Alternately, completed applications can currently registered in an undergraduate be mailed to: AAG-IGIF (fill in subject) AAG Research Grants for 2006 or graduate degree program at a duly Award, c/o Ms. Ehsan M. Khater, AAG Each year the AAG awards small grants accredited and recognized college, office, 1710 Sixteenth Street NW, to support research and fieldwork. Grants university, or other educational institution Washington, DC 20009-3198 by can be used only for direct expenses of located within the United States, and who December 31, 2005. research; salary and overhead costs are are working in any area of spatial analysis not allowed. The Research Grants or geographic information science or AAG Dissertation Research Committee will not approve an award systems (SA/GISS). Grants for 2006 larger than $1,000 for any single recipient, This year, one or more AAG-IGIF The AAG offers three dissertation and will not approve awards for master’s or Student Travel Grants in the amount of research grants to individuals who have doctoral dissertation research. No awards approximately $500 will be awarded. been AAG members for at least one year are made if funds are insufficient or if Grant monies can be used for the support at the time of application, who do not proposals are not suitable. of student travel to national and interna- have a doctorate at the time of the award, You are eligible to apply if you have tional symposia or specialized meetings and who will have completed all PhD been an AAG member for at least two years sponsored by recognized professional requirements except the dissertation by at the time you submit your application. organizations associated with SA/GISS. For the end of the semester or term following The evaluation committee will support complete information visit www.aag.org/ approval of the award. Dissertation proposals that offer the prospect of Grantsawards/IGIF.cfm. supervisors must certify eligibility. Awards obtaining substantial subsequent support Also, one or more AAG-IGIF Graduate rarely exceed $500. from private foundations or federal Research Awards of up to $500 will be Awards may not be made in years when agencies and that address questions of made in support of graduate research pro- funds are insufficient or proposals are not major import to the discipline. posed by a student in any area of suitable. Digital submissions are encouraged. SA/GISS. For complete information visit Digital submissions are encouraged. Application materials should adhere to www.aag.org/Grantsawards/IGIF.cfm. Please submit complete application the guidelines listed on the AAG website Additionally, one or more AAG-IGIF materials that adhere to the guidelines noted below and should be received at the Student Paper Awards of up to $200 are listed on the AAG website noted below, AAG office no later than December 31, available in recognition of outstanding by December 31, 2005. For further 2005. student papers in any area of SA/GISS information on AAG Dissertation Research Applications and further information is given at a national and international Grants, please visit www.aag.org/ available at www.aag.org/Grantsawards/ conference or specialized meeting sponsored Grantsawards/Dissertationresearch.html. ■ Generalresearch.html. by recognized professional organizations

Apology for Late Delivery

he AAG would like to apologize Rita slowed down some mail operations As of October 10, the postal service for the late delivery of the and shut down other facilities that handle indicated to us that it should be working TSeptember AAG Newsletter, particularly mail going to the West Coast. As a within its standard time frame of delivery to those in the South and on the West result, mail had to be rerouted through for future issues. ■ Coast. According to the U.S. Postal other postal facilities which slowed Service: “Hurricanes Katrina and down delivery.”

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November 2005

AAG Book Awards ach year, the AAG confers three Understanding of Geography. This award books about the human geography of the book awards, the John Brinckerhoff is made for a book that conveys most contemporary U.S. The prize is restricted E Jackson Prize, the Meridian Award powerfully the nature and importance of to books written by geographers, with for the Outstanding Scholarly Work in geography to the nonacademic world. preference given to those by U.S. citizens Geography, and the Globe Book Award Nominations are made in the same or permanent residents. Textbooks, for Public Understanding of Geography. manner as the Meridian Award (see dissertations, and articles are ineligible. Nominations are now invited for these above), and should be received no later Special consideration will be given to awards, and should be submitted by than December 31, 2005. books that are carefully designed, December 31, 2005. Visit www.aag.org/Grantsawards/ appropriately illustrated, and physically globe.cfm for further details. appealing. The selection committee AAG Meridian Book Award reserves the right to make no award in a for 2005 AAG John Brinckerhoff Jackson particular year. Awards are announced in Authors who have published books in Prize for 2005 conjunction with the Annual Meeting of calendar year 2005 are eligible for the The AAG’s Jackson Prize was established the AAG. AAG Meridian Award for the Outstanding to encourage and reward American Publishers are invited to submit entries Scholarly Work in Geography. The award geographers who write books about the for the Jackson Prize competition by is made for a book that makes an unusually United States that convey the insights of December 31, 2005, and should forward important contribution to advancing the professional geography in language that is one copy of the book to each of the four science and art of geography. Winners will interesting and attractive to a lay audience. committee members: Michael P. Conzen be recognized at the 2006 Annual The prize, which carries an award of (Chair), Committee on Geographical Meeting in Chicago and an award of $1,000 to the author, is for a book Studies, University of Chicago, 5828 S. $1,000 each will be made for a book published during the calendar year 2005. University Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 written or co-authored by a geographer. J. B. Jackson founded the magazine –1583; Karl B. Raitz, Department of Nomination statements (two page Landscape in 1951 and remained its owner Geography, University of Kentucky, maximum length) should specify the and editor until 1968. After he retired as Lexington, KY 40506–0027; Richard award for which the book is being editor, he spent more than a decade Francaviglia, Center for Southwest nominated, and document the ways the writing about landscape and teaching Studies, Box 19497–Central Library, nominated work meets the applicable celebrated courses in the history of University of Texas at Arlington, criterion. Please submit nomination vernacular landscapes at Berkeley and Arlington, TX 76019–0497; and Susan statements and four copies of each Harvard. The Jackson Prize of the AAG is Hardwick, University of Oregon, nominated book to Book Awards, dedicated to encouraging the kind of Department of Geography, Eugene, OR Association of American Geographers, 1710 thinking and writing to which J.B. Jackson 97403-1251. Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC devoted much of his life: to encourage For more information about the 20009 no later than December 31, 2005. Americans to look thoughtfully at the Jackson Prize, see www.aag.org/ Visit www.aag.org/Grantsawards/ human geography of their own country; Grantsawards/Jacksonprize.html or contact meridian_book_award.cfm for details. to try to understand how that geography Michael P. Conzen (chair) at 312–702–8308 came to be and what it signifies; and to or [email protected]. ■ AAG Globe Book Award convey that understanding to the public for 2005 at large. Authors who have published books in Eligibility: J.B. Jackson and his friends calendar year 2005 are also eligible for the established the prize to recognize American AAG Globe Book Award for Public geographers who write serious but popular

he Children’s Urban Geographies Pictured at left, AAG Member Project (ChUG), funded by an Meghan Cope, Director of ChUG, T NSF CAREER Award, looks at stands with a group of after-school ways that children conceptualize urban program students (aged seven to space and how a better understanding of thirteen) at the Department of those conceptualizations could influence Geography at the University at geography education materials and Buffalo (SUNY) last April. (Cope is could inform planning processes to second from left in the back row.) ■ make cities more “child-friendly.”

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Award Deadlines Volume 40, Number 10

2005 31. AAG George and Viola Hoff- 10. Newberry Library Fellowships in NOVEMBER man Award.www.aag.org/grantsawards/ the Humanities, long term. www.newberry.org/ 10. International Dissertation Field hoffmanfund.html. research/felshp/fellowshome.html. Research Fellowships. www.ssrc.org/ 31. J.B. Jackson Prize. www.aag.org/ 16. AAG Travel Grants to IGU Meeting. programs/idrf. grantsawards/jackson_prize.html. www.aag.org/Grantsawards/igutravel.html. 17. NSF’s Biocomplexity in the Envi- 31. AAG Globe and Meridian Book ronment/Dynamics of Coupled Natural Awards. www.aag.org/grantsawards/index.cfm. FEBRUARY and Humans Systems. www.nsf.gov/ 31. AAG Anne U. White Fund. 1. SWG Pruitt National Fellowship geo/ere/ereweb/fun-biocomplex.cfm. www.aag.org/grantsawards/annewhite- for Dissertation Research Program. fund.html. Contact Ruth I. Shirey at [email protected]. DECEMBER 31. AAG Research Grants. www.aag.org/ 1. USGS Mendenhall Postdoctoral grantsawards/generalresearch.html. MARCH Research Fellowships. http://geology.usgs.gov/ 31. AAG IGIF Student Travel Grant. 1. Newberry Library Fellowships in postdoc. www.aag.org/grantsawards/index.cfm. the Humanities, short term. www.newberry.org/ 1. James R. Anderson Medal of Honor. 31. AAG Dissertation Research research/felshp/fellowshome.html. www.aag.org/grantsawards/anderson_ Grants. www.aag.org/grantsawards/ medal.cfm. dissertationresearch.html. MAY 5. Stanford Humanities and Interna- 15. Pruitt National Minority Fellow- tional Studies Fellowships. http://shc. 2006 ship Program. Contact Ruth I. Shirey at stanford.edu. JANUARY [email protected]. ■ 31. AAG Glenda Laws Award. 6. International Center for Advanced www.aag.org/grantsawards/glenda Studies scholarships. www.nyu.edu/gsas/ lawsaward.html. dept/icas. 31. AAG Meredith F. Burrill Award. 10. Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellow- www.aag.org/grantsawards/burrill.html. ships. www.usip.org/fellows. New Appointments

University of Alaska Anchorage, Minnesota State University, Assistant University of Montreal, Assistant Assistant Professor, Mark Carper. PhD, Professor, Changjoo Kim. PhD, 2004, Professor, Patricia Martin. PhD, 1997, 2004, University of Kansas. Ohio State University. University of Colorado.

Central Washington University, Minnesota State University, Assistant University of Montreal, Assistant Assistant Professor, Gina Bloodworth. Professor, Forrest Wilkerson. PhD, 2004, Professor, Thora Martina Herrmann. PhD, 2005, Pennsylvania State Texas State University. DPhil, 2004, Oxford. University. Minnesota State University, Assistant Oklahoma State University, Assistant Central Washington University, Professor, Hongbo Yu. PhD, University of Assistant Professor, Allen Sullivan. PhD, Professor, Fei Yuan. PhD, 2004, University 2001, Oregon State University. of Minnesota. Tennessee, 2005.

Christopher Newport University, Minnesota State University, Instructor, Salem State College, Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, Brennan Kraxberger. Ginger Schmid. PhD, 2004, Texas State Marcos J. Luna. PhD, expected 2006, PhD, 2003, University of Iowa. University. University of Delaware. ■

George Mason University, Assistant Minnesota State University, Instructor, Professor, Edmund J. Zolnik. PhD, 2004, Sunhee Sang. PhD, expected, Ohio State University of Connecticut. University

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November 2005

Call for Nominations for AAG Standing Committees

t the 2006 AAG Annual Meeting in Constitution and Bylaws Committee. 1 Vacancy. time of the AAG meeting. It shall obtain and Chicago, the AAG Council will The committee assesses the bylaws of each affinity evaluate data pertaining to AAG membership, assess trends in membership in the AAG and other make new appointments to a number group, regional division, and specialty group to A determine their compatibility with the Association's academic associations, monitor changes in disciplinary of Standing Committees to replace constitution and bylaws; responds to council thrusts as they may bear on AAG membership, members whose terms expire in 2006. A requests to review proposed changes to the AAG assess the satisfaction of AAG members with the list of the committees and the number of Constitution and Bylaws and to interpret the national organization, recommend and initiate vacancies to be filled is provided below. Association's governance documents; and advises short- and long-term strategies to maintain the council on fulfilling the spirit of the Associa- and increase AAG membership, and coordinate its If you wish to nominate yourself or other qualified tion's constitution and bylaws. activities and initiatives with the Executive Director individuals for one or more of these vacancies, please of the AAG. notify AAG Secretary Jon T. Kilpinen by January 15, Employment Opportunities and Career Meredith F. Burrill Award. 3 Vacancies. The 2006. Nominations can be submitted via email Development. 4 Vacancies. The committee seeks to committee selects the winner of the Meredith F. ([email protected]), fax (219-548-7738), or by expand employment opportunities for geographers Burrill Award established to recognize talented mail (Department of Geography & Meteorology, in business, government, and education; disseminates individuals and groups that have demonstrated Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN 46383). Please information about these opportunities; informs excellence in advancing the creation of fundamental ensure that your nominee is willing to serve if geography departments of changes in employment geographical concepts and in furthering their appointed and include the contact information for opportunities; and develops faculty expertise in practical applications, especially in local, national, your nominee as well as a brief statement indicating counseling students for employment in business and international policy arenas. why he/she would be suitable for the position. and government. 4 Vacancies. Publications Committee. 1 Vacancy. The Affirmative Action and Minority Status. 2 Vacancies. Finance Committee. The committee has overall responsibility for the Association's committee advises the AAG Council on policies The committee records grievances by members with investment portfolio; reviews and recommends regarding all official publications of AAG; provides respect to discrimination and graduate admission, the balanced budget presented to the council by support for these official publications by raising hiring, employment, and career development; assists the the AAG Treasurer; advises the council on the issues ranging from publication style and content to executive director and appropriate committees (e.g., Association's financial policies; and responds to the various sources and levels of financial support; CSWG) in generating data that will clarify the council queries regarding financial matters as requested. clarifies the purposes of the AAG publications for status and progress of women and minority the membership; serves as a constructive critic for members in the profession; and monitors the George and Viola Hoffman Award Committee. publication editors; serves as a research body for the participation of minorities in Association activities. 2 Vacancies. The committee solicits and evaluates proposals for funding master's thesis and PhD editors and the Council on matters related to Archives and Association History. 1 Vacancy. the dissertation research on Eastern Europe (including Association publications; and reviews the operation committee develops and supervises the Association's Yugoslavia and any new entities forming within its of AAG Office publications annually. archives; encourages each AAG Division to retain its borders) and awards appropriate prizes depending Research Grants Committee. 2 Vacancies. The own archive or to transmit its materials to the AAG on funds available and the worthiness of proposals. committee considers applications and awards archive; advises and assists the Geographers on Film Support may also be extended for theses and appropriate grants, depending upon the funds series; and schedules at least one session devoted to dissertations on aspects of European (including available. For General Research Grants, PhD the history of geography at each annual meeting. Soviet and later Russian) phenomena and processes, Dissertation Research Grants (the Robert D. Meridian Book Award Committee. 1 Vacancy. both historical and contemporary, and for those Hodgson Memorial Fund, the Paul P. Vouras Fund, The committee selects the annual winner for the book comparing Eastern Europe with other world regions and the Otis Paul Starkey Fund) and the Anne U. written by a geographer that conveys the nature and or individual countries. White Fund. importance of geography to the non-academic world. Glenda Laws Award Committee. 2 Vacancies. The Scientific Freedom and Responsibility Census Advisory Committee. 2 Vacancies. The committee selects recipients of the award made in Committee. 1 Vacancy. The committee: collects, committee represents AAG members' interests in memory of Glenda Laws to recognize outstanding documents, and analyzes cases where bona fide the programs of the Bureau of the Census and other scholarly contributions to geographic research on geographic scholars have been restricted in the data-generating government agencies including: kinds social issues. pursuit of their work or have been prevented from of data collected, improving migration data, geograph- International Research and Scholarly Exchange communicating or interacting with colleagues; ic base units for data collection and presentation, and Committee. 3 Vacancies. The Committee fosters assists and facilitates, through appropriate actions, improvements in procedures for future censuses. international research exchanges among geographers; the free development of scientific inquiries and Committee on College Geography. 1 Vacancy. works to increase the visibility of geography at the exchanges whenever and wherever such The committee fosters the development of programs foundations that support international research; developments have been restricted; assists and advis- and resources to support and enhance undergradu- enhances the role of international research and es the AAG Council on general ethical issues facing ate and graduate education, and the preparation study in graduate programs in geography; and the discipline; and cooperates and and continuing training of faculty, in all types of encourages the participation of geographers in coordinates its activities with other scientific bodies. institutions where geography is taught. interdisciplinary conferences and meetings dealing Standards for Geographic Data Committee. 2 Committee on the Status of Women in with international issues. Vacancies. The committee participates in the formulation Geography. 2 Vacancies. The committee monitors and Membership Committee. 3 Vacancies. The and review of standards for geographically promotes enhanced status for women in the profession. Committee shall report annually to Council at the referenced data, both nationally and internationally. ■

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Call for Papers Volume 40, Number 10

Identity, Otherness, Decoudras ([email protected]) and Cheverly, MD 20785 USA. Submissions and Landscapes Jean-François Staszak ([email protected]). should include the author’s name, address, A conference on “Identity, Otherness, daytime telephone and fax numbers and Landscapes” sponsored by the International Western Social Science Association email address. Deadline for receipt of Geographic Union commission "The From April 19 to 22, 2006, the Western abstracts is April 30, 2006. Address cultural approach in geography" and Social Science Association will hold its inquiries to Matt T. Salo at the above organized by Jean-François Staszak 48th Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. address, or call 301-341-1261, or e-mail (University of Paris 1) and Pierre-Marie Papers on all topics of geography are [email protected]. Decoudras (University of French Polyne- welcome. Abstracts not to exceed 200 sia) will take place in Papeete (French words should be submitted no later than Population Review Polynesia) June 29 to July 1, 2006. December 1, 2005. Graduate students are Population Review, a peer-review Geographers have often focused on the encouraged to respond. Send abstracts journal of demography and population relationship between identity and space, with contact information to John C. studies published since 1957, welcomes using the idea of "territory". This conference Stager at the Claremont Graduate original articles on all aspects of human aims to open up new perspectives on this University, School of Information population problems, solutions, issues, topic: by displacing the question and Science, 130 East Ninth Street, trends and events as they relate to the exploring how otherness, not only identity, Claremont, CA 91711 or email (preferred) developing countries of the world in Asia, has a geographical dimension, and by [email protected]. Africa, and Latin America. Population extending the issues of identity and For more information on the Review also accepts articles that examine otherness beyond territorial concerns, to conference go to http://wssa.asu.edu. population topics in the developed world, encompass things such as landscapes, etc. particularly as they relate to the developing Papers should deal with the geographical Gypsy Studies world. Articles that are multidisciplinary in components of identity and otherness, and The Gypsy Lore Society annual orientation are highly desired. In addition analyze how landscape, place, and space meeting and conference on Gypsy Studies to quality articles, we are looking for brief participate in the construction of these for 2006 will be held June 2-3, 2006, at the reports, opinions/editorials, books to categories. Papers can be either empirical University of Arizona in Tucson. Papers review and new additions to our scientific or theoretical in focus, connected to on any aspect of Gypsy Studies are review board. Polynesia or other areas, and deal with a welcome but substantive papers will be For more information please contact: multiplicity of scales. given priority. Please send abstracts (about J. Roberts, Editor, Population Review, at Abstracts should be sent before 100 words) to the program coordinator, [email protected]. ■ December 31, 2005 to both: Pierre-Marie Matt T. Salo, at 5607 Greenleaf Rd., Specialty Group News

Asian Geography SG Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Please see announcement at The Asian Geography Specialty 53201. Email: [email protected]. www.geog.buffalo.edu/~mcope/QRSG.html Group (AGSG) announces its Annual for details. Deadline for submission of Student Essay Competition. Students Qualitative Methods SG proposals is January 17, 2005. Winners will applying must be members of the AGSG, The Qualitative Research Specialty be contacted shortly before the AAG and must present their papers at the 2006 Group (QRSG) is pleased to announce the Annual Meeting in Chicago in March 2006, AAG meeting in Chicago. AGSG expects student research grant competition for where the winner(s) will be officially to select one Best Student Paper 2006. The QRSG will make one or two announced. Please send your proposal via Award ($250), and one Student Travel awards (depending on the quality and merit email (PC Word file or pdf.) to Award ($150). Winners will be announced of the proposals submitted) of $500 to sup- [email protected] or mail four copies of at the AGSG Business Meeting in port students who are developing a research it to Jeffrey Sasha Davis, Department of 2006 in Chicago. The deadline for project from a qualitative methodology Geography, University of Vermont, 200 Old submission is February 1, 2006. Please perspective. Both pre-dissertation and/or Mill, 94 University Pl. Burlington, VT 05405. send the completed papers to the AGSG dissertation research proposals are welcome. Please include a cover letter clearly indicating Secretary-Treasurer: Dr. Dennis Wei, Students can propose research to be your name, affiliation, status (e.g., MA, PhD Department of Geography, University of conducted anytime through February 2007. student) and contact information. ■

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AAG ADVANCING GEOGRAPHY FUND Make A Tax- Deductible Donation I (we) pledge to contribute______to the Association of American Geographers as part of the Advancing Geography Campaign. to the AAG in 2005 Giving levels include: ll contributions made to the Advancing Geography Fund ❑ $500 to $999 Scholars Circle by December 31 are tax-deductible for the year 2005. ❑ $1,000 to $4,999 Millennium Circle A The Association of American Geographers, a nonprofit, ❑ $5,000 to $9,999 Century Circle tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization, will accept gifts made by ❑ $10,000 to $24,999 Explorers Circle cash, check, or credit card (MasterCard or VISA) using the ❑ $25,000 and above Leadership Circle form on this page. You may also pledge an extended gift by filling out the pledge form and budgeting your gift over a This gift will be made as follows: five-year period of time. Your pledge may be matched by your Total amount enclosed: $ ______employer. Please consult your appropriate advisor for details. Plus annual payments of: $ ______The AAG Advancing Geography Fund has a goal of If you intend to fulfill your pledge through a gift other reaching 2 million to create a long-term, stable fund to allow us than cash, check, or marketable securities, please check: to advance geography broadly in the years ahead, and provide ❑ ❑ ❑ credit card bequest insurance sustained resources that can be used to strengthen academic ❑ real estate ❑ other geography, provide leadership training, and ensure a means for Credit Card: ❑ Visa ❑ MasterCard capitalizing on unique opportunities that arise in the future. Account Number ______Planned Giving Name on Card ______The AAG is starting a planned giving campaign for the Expiration Date______Advancing Geography Fund. Professional consultants will be available at no charge to those interested. To make Signature ______arrangements for planned giving, please contact Doug ❑ My (our) gift will be matched by my employer Richardson at [email protected] and a consultant will be ______referred to you. I would like my gift to go toward: ❑ Advancing Geography Endowment Fund Hurricane Katrina Fund To respond to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina ❑ AAG Infrastructure Capital Fund and assist departments and geographers who are in need, the ❑ AAG Public Policy Office AAG has established the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. ❑ Geographic Education for World Understanding Tax-deductible contributions may be made directly to this fund ❑ Mel Marcus Fund for Physical Geography ❑ by using the form on this page and checking the box entitled Enhancing Diversity Fund AAG Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. Questions or requests for ❑ Area of Greatest Need assistance can be directed to Doug Richardson or John ❑ AAG Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund Wertman at the AAG headquarters in Washington, DC. ■ ❑ Other______

Name ______News Bits Address ______collection of Civil War maps, many of which were used ______by Gen. Robert E. Lee and Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson, is now available online through the Library Phone ______A of Congress at http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/ Date ______maps/hotchkiss/.

Please send this pledge form to: Artist Ingo Günther's “WorldProcessor” series, recently Wired, AAG Advancing Geography Fund written up in the August 2005 issue of is available 1710 Sixteenth St. NW, Washington, DC 20009 for viewing at www.worldprocessor.com. Günther creates 12” globes displaying physical, social, economic, and cultural scientific data. ■

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Grants and Awards Volume 40, Number 10

David M. Cairns and Charles W. districts. With $412,693 in funding from of students. Evaluations from former and Lafon of Texas A&M University the U.S. Department of Education’s current students are a major component of Department of Geography received a grant “Fund for the Improvement of the selection process. of $179,460 from the NSF Geography and Postsecondary Education” (FIPSE), Regional Science Program for a study of $69,984 from the Oregon Department of David J. Cowen “Influences of Herbivory on Treeline under Education, and base funding from the UO of the University Changing Climate.” The two-year project College of Arts and Sciences, they have of South Carolina will investigate the influences of reindeer implemented a three-year “Quality (USC), recently herbivory, climatic variability, and moth Content Teaching” project in support of received the ESRI outbreaks on spatial and temporal patterns underachieving and often isolated schools Lifetime Achieve- of tree establishment and growth above in Oregon. Graduate students Lynn ment Award. ESRI treeline in northern Sweden. Songer and Mary Crooks are assisting with President Jack the project, which draws on a Japanese Dangermond said Deborah Che, assistant professor at approach to teacher training known as of Cowen, “He is a Western Michigan University, received “Lesson Study.” For more information professor who has Cowen funding from the Martin Luther about the program, call (541) 346-2881 brought into the King-Cesar Chavez-Rosa Parks Visiting or email [email protected]. field a whole class of GIS professionals. It Professor program to bring artist Tyree isn't just his distinguished writings that Guyton of the Heidelberg Project to Robert C. Ziegenfus, professor of makes him so special; it's all about the way Western Michigan University (WMU) geography at Kutztown University of that he teaches people.” and Kalamazoo. The September 2005 visit Pennsylvania, received the University's Cowen is Chairman of the USC was co-sponsored by Wiesenberger Faculty Department of Geography, Codirector the Department of Award for Excellence of the NASA Affiliated Research Center, Geography and the in Teaching. One and Carolina Distinguished Professor School of Art at WMU. award is made at of Geography at USC. For the last six the beginning of each years he has chaired the National Susan Hardwick academic year to a Research Council’s Mapping Science and project Co-PI faculty member who Committee. He established one of the Marilyn Olson at the demonstrates scholarly first academic programs in GIS and has University of Oregon knowledge of his/her directed forty-five master’s students and (UO) have been subject and exempli- nine PhD students. Cowen also started awarded two grants to UO geographer Susan Hardwick demonstrates mapping fies a commitment to the AAG’s GIS Science and Systems support rural teachers equipment for Mike Wolfe (right) and Alice Jagger (left). academic excellence in Specialty Group. ■ in remote Oregon Marilyn Olson is at far right. teaching and mentoring

USGS to Consolidate Mapping Centers in Denver

he USGS announced in September "Over the years, the USGS mission to More than a year ago the USGS also that the National Geospatial Tech- provide geospatial data has changed signif- consolidated its geospatial activities, The nical Operations Center icantly due to rapid changes in technology. National Map, the National Atlas, the T The placement of mapping centers across (NGTOC) will be located in the city of Federal Geographic Data Committee the U.S. was primarily to support a large Denver. The NGTOC will consolidate (FGDC), and the Geospatial One-Stop workforce that collected information in the the functions and operations currently field. Technology has changed how we (GOS). performed by four USGS mapping centers perform mapping activities and a large, For more information on the NGTOC (Menlo Park, California; Rolla, Missouri; field-based operation is no longer cost see, "What’s New" on the National Denver, Colorado; and Reston, Virginia) effective," said Karen Siderelis, the Associate Geospatial Programs Office website at: and other distributed sites to one location. Director for Geospatial Information. www.usgs.gov/ngpo/ngponews.html. ■

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November 2005 Grants and Competitions

Newberry Library Fellowships Studies (SIIS) will jointly award two Mendenhall, the fifth Director of the in the Humanities international studies fellowships for USGS. The Mendenhall Program The Newberry Library, an independent the academic year 2006-07 to junior provides an opportunity to conduct research library in Chicago, Illinois, and senior scholars who are not concentrated research in association with invites applications for its 2006-07 U.S. nationals. selected members of the USGS Fellowships in the Humanities. Newberry The proposals by applicants should professional staff. The program is intend- Library fellowships support research in focus on themes of international studies ed to provide research fellows with residence at the library. Long-term compatible with the mission of one of the experiences that enhance their personal residential fellowships are available to five major research centers at SIIS: Asia/ scientific skills and accomplishments. postdoctoral scholars for periods of six to Pacific Research; Democracy, Development, Through the Mendenhall Program the eleven months. Applicants for postdoc- and the Rule of Law; Environmental USGS acquires current expertise in the toral awards must hold the PhD at the Science and Policy; Health Policy; and earth sciences and other disciplines to time of application. The stipend for these International Security and Cooperation. assist in implementation of the science fellowships is up to $40,000. Short-term Proposals are welcome from the strategy of its programs. residential fellowships are intended for social sciences employing historical Mendenhall Fellowships are two-year postdoctoral scholars or PhD candidates or philosophical approaches, and other appointments. Applications for the fiscal from outside of the Chicago area who subjects concerned with questions year 2007 program are now being have a specific need for Newberry of values. accepted, the closing date is December 1, collections. Scholars whose principal Online application and further 2005. The earliest start date for the FY-07 residence or place of employment is with- information is available form the Stanford Fellowships is October 2006. For details in the Chicago area are not eligible. The Humanities Center, http://shc.stanford.edu please visit the Mendenhall Program tenure of short-term fellowships varies or 424 Santa Teresa Street, Stanford website at the URL: http://geology.usgs.gov/ from one week to two months. The University, Stanford, CA 94305-4015. postdoc. The program contact person is amount of the award is generally $1,200 Information on the Stanford Institute for Rama K. Kotra, 703-648-6271, per month. Applications for long-term International Studies is available [email protected]. fellowships are due January 10, 2006; at http://siis.stanford.edu. applications for most short-term fellow- Applicants will be notified of grant NSF Grants and Competitions ships are due March 1, 2006. For more decisions in spring 2006. The online See the Award Deadlines column in information or to download application application deadline is December 5, 2005. this issue or visit www.nsf.gov/funding/ materials, visit www.newberry.org/ pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5410. research/felshp/fellowshome.html. Mendenhall Postdoctoral Research Fellowships AAG Grants and Competitions Stanford Humanities and During fiscal year 2001 the U.S. See the Award Deadlines column International Studies Fellowships Geological Survey (USGS) began the in this issue or visit www.aag.org/ The Stanford Humanities Center and Mendenhall Postdoctoral Research Grantsawards/index.cfm. ■ the Stanford Institute for International Fellowship Program in honor of Walter C. Books Received

Beck, Jan Mansvelt. Territory and Terror: Conflicting Nationalisms in the Held, Colbert C. Middle East Patterns: Places, Peoples, and Politics. Basque Country. London and New York: Routledge, 2005. 263 and 13 pp., Boulder, CO: Westview Press, 4th rev. ed., 2006. 646 and 23 pp., $70.00, ISBN 0-415-34814-5. $47.00, ISBN 0-8133-4170-1. Bray, David Barton, Leticia Merino-Perez, and Deborah Barry, eds. Higgs, Robert and Carl P. Close, eds. Re-Thinking Green: Alternatives to The Community Forests of Mexico: Managing for Sustainable Landscapes. Austin, Environmental Bureaucracy. Oakland, CA: The Independent Institute, 2005. TX: University of Texas Press, 2005. 372 and 15 pp., n.p., 467 pp., n.p., ISBN 0-945999-97-6. ISBN 0-292-70637-5. Metcalfe, Sarah and Dick Derwent. Atmospheric Pollution and Environmental Change. London: Hodder Arnold, 2005. 196 and 12 pp., Camu, Pierre. Le Saint-Laurent et les Grands Lacs: Au Temps de la Vapeur n.p., ISBN 0-340-71959-1. 1850-1950. Montreal: Éditions Hurtubise HMH, 2005.616 pp., Southwick, Sally J. Building on a Borrowed Past: Place and Identity in CAN$69.95, ISBN 2-89428-679-1. Pipestone, Minnesota. Athens, OH: Ohio University Press, 2005. 292 and Christakos, George et al. Interdisciplinary Public Health Reasoning and Epi- 12 pp., $38.95, ISBN 0-8214-1617-0. demic Modeling: The Case of Black Death. Berlin, Germany: Springer, 2005. Thouez, Jean-Pierre. Santé Maladies et Environnement. Paris: Economica, 319 and 14 pp., $129.00, ISBN 3-540-25794-2. 2005. 137 pp., 19, ISBN 2-7178-5063-5. Hay, Iain, ed. Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography. New Vale, Thomas R. The American Wilderness: Reflections on Nature Protection in York: Oxford University Press, 2nd rev. ed., 2005. 339 and 27 pp., n.p., the United States. Charlottesville & London: University of Virginia Press, ISBN 0-19-555079-X. 2005. 292 pp., n.p., ISBN 0-8139-2336-0.

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Members of Note Volume 40, Number 10

A September 12, 2005, article by Ben college's second highest award for While space limitations prevent all these Shouse in the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, research, the Milton Harris Award in Basic media appearances from being listed, a entitled “"EROS Ties Satellite Images to Research, honoring her work in marine detailed list is available on the AAG media Life on Ground” describes the work of geographic information systems, ocean resources webpage (www.aag.org/Press/ South Dakota State University professors mapping, and geographic information bibliography.cfm) under “bibliography.” Darrell Napton and Tom Loveland on a science. She is the second geographer and Articles may also be suggested for this site project with the EROS Data Center to the first woman to receive the award since at www.aag.org/Press/add_bib.cfm. document land-cover changes around the its inception in 1983. The Harris Award One geographer not previously U.S. using three decades of satellite carries with it funding for a mini-symposium mentioned is Peirce Lewis. In his book, images and on-the-ground visits. in awardee's the field of expertise. The New Orleans: The Making of an Urban Land- Loyd Carter Award for Inspirational scape, Peirce Lewis, Penn State emeritus Blake Gumprecht, Department of Graduate Teaching went to Ron Doel, a professor, described New Orleans as “an Geography and Program in American specialist in history of science and historical inevitable city on an impossible site.” This Studies, University of New Hampshire, geography, who was cited for excellence quote was widely referenced in the media was the featured guest on the September in his graduate course "Reconstructing following Hurricane Katrina and appeared 21, 2005, edition of "The Exchange," a Historical Landscapes." in the August 31, 2005 New York Times statewide, hour-long radio call-in show on article “Uneasy: Can Katrina dull New New Hampshire Public Radio. The Deborah Che, assistant professor at Orleans' Soul?”, the September 11, 2005 subject of the program was town-gown Western Michigan University (WMU), Associated Press article “Vulnerable but relations in college towns. Gumprecht is was quoted in a Kalamazoo Gazette article in Vital, Big Easy Will Return”, the September currently working on a book about the A&E Fall Arts Preview about her 1, 2005 News.telegraph article by Francis the American college town, which is a efforts to bring artist Tyree Guyton to Harris “City Waited for the Inevitable but forthcoming publication of Routledge. WMU and Kalamazoo in late September the Cost of Prevention was Just Too 2005. High”, the September 4, 2005 Associated The Oregon State University College Press article by Matt Crenson “Another of Science recently recognized outstanding As noted in the October newsletter, Storm Possible in Hard-Hit Region”, and achievement by faculty and staff, and two many geographers were contributors to the September 14, 2005, Christian Science geographers were among the award and writers of a profusion of recent media Monitor article “How Much to Rebuild recipients. Dawn Wright received the stories about Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. After Katrina.” ■

Quarter Century

The November 1980 AAG Newsletter Monk of the University of Arizona’s One such prize was awarded annually for a announced that the AAG project “Over- Southwest Institute for Research on dissertation in the social sciences at the coming Masculine Bias in Introductory Women…Todd A. Fonstad, of the Geog- Australian National University…John E. College Human Geography: A Module raphy and Urban Studies Department at Adams, associate professor, Department of Approach,” funded by the Department of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Geography, University of Minnesota, Education, was completed. Under the gen- was one of three faculty members Duluth, was awarded a $69,000 grant from eral series title “Toward a Gender Balanced at the university who received the NSF’s Division of Applied Research for a Geography,” the six teaching and learning 1980 “Distinguished Teaching Award”… 13-month field investigation of fish packets were designed for use with survey- Lawrence S. Grossman, assistant professor consumption patterns in Trinidada, St. type introductory courses such as human, of geography at Virginia Polytechnic Vincent, St. Lucia, and Belize… and John world regional, and cultural geography. Institute and State University, was awarded B. Slaughter was confirmed by the Senate The Project Director was Arlene C. the 1979 J.G. Crawford prize for his PhD as Director of the National Science Rengert of West Chester State College thesis, “Cash, Cattle, and Coffee: The Foundation. He was nominated to the and the Associate Director was Janice J. Cultural Ecology of Papua New Guinea.” position by President Carter in July, 1980. ■

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Association of American Geographers Council Meeting Minutes

Denver, CO Vice President’s Priorities Private funding has been raised to construct a new April 3 -5, 2005 Marston updated Council on planning for the building at UC Colorado Springs, which will include upcoming Healthy Departments workshop. He a new space for the Geography Department. The department is experiencing growth and has been Attending: Vicky Lawson, President; Dick Marston, will chair the Department Chairs luncheon at designated a Department of Excellence. Vice President; Alec Murphy, Past-President; Kavita the meeting at which Dr. Chris Mayda will be a East Lakes. Attoh reported that the Geography Pandit, Secretary and Regional Councillor (Southeastern speaker. He has organized a panel on Healthy Department at Kent State University has received Division); and Darrell Napton, Treasurer and Regional Departments at the Denver meeting. Also an a 3-year $1.87 million grant from NSF related to Councillor (Great Plains-Rocky Mountains Division). important priority is to advance physical geography promoting inquiry-based learning in the physical National Councillors: Thomas Baerwald, Sarah in the AAG. The Denver meeting program includes sciences. Akron is now offering a M.S. degree in Bednarz, Kirstin Dow, Kenneth Foote, and Ines interdisciplinary plenary sessions, special sessions, Geography/GIS, and a graduate certificate in GIS. Miyares. Regional Councillors: Stuart Aitken (Pacific and multi-specialty group sponsored events at the Youngstown State made their first tenure-track hire Coast Division), Samuel Aryeetey-Attoh (East AAG meetings, which emphasize the links between physical geographers and other areas of the in geography in 11 years. Geography at Eastern Lakes Division), Martha Geores (Middle Atlantic Michigan has teamed with the College of Education Division), Jon Kilpinen (West Lakes Division), Paul discipline. Marston is also encouraging the AAG to co-sponsor sessions with other physical geography to develop an earth science education major and Matthews (Southwestern Division), Gregory Pope, a GIS educator’s certificate applicable to Regional Councillor (Middle States Division), Tim societies. Marston is also working hard to promote geography and its role in the USGS. master’s degrees. Rickard (New England-St. Lawrence Valley). AAG New England-St. Lawrence Valley. Following up on Staff: Executive Director Douglas Richardson and Past President’s Priorities a report made at the last Council meeting, Rickard Deputy Director Patricia Solís. Murphy noted that there is a lot of common noted that Vermont chose (rather than was forced) ground between the presidential priorities, and to give up its Masters degree in order to focus on Regrets: Ann Oberhauser, National Councillor. that in recent years there has been considerable the undergraduate program. Rickard noted the need for strong leadership in the region and continuity in the work of successive AAG Visitors: Monica Amerelo, Press Consultant; Will Graf expressed concern that there were at least a couple Presidents. With respect to his work in enhancing and Jerry McMann, USGS Science Planning Team; of vulnerable departments. the role of geographers in public policy, he noted Jack Schroder, AAAS; Barbara Chow, Director, NGS Southwest. Matthews reported that the that there have been a number of actions taken by Education Foundation, Leslie Duram, Publications Southwest Division was in good shape. Phil Committee; Audrey Kobayashi, Section Editor of Annals of the AAG including the introduction of a media Suckling has been hired as the new head of Texas the AAG; Dennis Fitzsimmons, Cartography Editor of the and media relations link on the AAG website, the State and University of Oklahoma is getting Annals of the AAG; Robert Andelman, Megan organization of specialty conferences, and the energized behind the new head, Fred Shelley. Nortrup, Robin Friedman, John Wertman, Michael hiring of John Wertmen. In addition, to these, West Lakes. Kilpinen reported that he did Solem, Oscar Larson, AAG Staff. Murphy is representing the AAG/geography at a not receive much of a response to his queries to number of major conferences in the US and department chairs. However the overall picture is PRELIMINARIES overseas and has organized a session on op-ed positive. Macalester College is doing well. Concern President Lawson called the meeting to order at writing at the meeting. Murphy’s Past President’s about how information on geography/AAG makes 3:05 p.m. on April 3. The agenda for the meeting was address also addresses the role of geography in its way to geographers in joint departments with reviewed and adopted following a minor revision. public debate. Murphy’s other initiative is to foster non-geography chairs. Region is working on interdisciplinary dialogue and the published papers helping out for the Chicago meetings. Southeastern. Pandit reported that many of the CHALLENGES AND from the Philadelphia plenaries that recently appeared in the Annals provide a good statement. schools in the Southeastern region are finally emerging OPPORTUNITIES FOR Finally, Murphy sought Council guidance on the from several years of budget cuts. Many programs THE ASSOCIATION extent to which the issue of cross cutting pieces in report brisk growth centered on GIS. There are the Annals should be pursued. promising signs that a Geography department may President’s Priorities be established at Florida International University. Lawson updated the Council on activities relat- Review of Geography Programs Pacific Coast. Aitken reported that the Geography ed to her four Presidential priority areas: Healthy Great Plains-Rocky Mountains. Napton reported that Department at Nevada-Reno has recently submitted Departments, Enhancing Diversity, Social Justice, Geography is thriving in the region. South Dakota a proposal to establish a Ph.D. program and approval and Early Career Development. The “Healthy State University and the Montana State University’s is expected within a year. Unlike the impression that Departments” workshop was held in Seattle in June Earth Science Department have established new may have been created by his report at the last 2004, and a second Healthy Departments doctoral programs. South Dakota State also has a Council meeting, the University of Idaho is doing Workshop has been planned for Summer 2005 by new interdisciplinary GIScience Center of Excellence. well. The Cal State system employees may Dick Marston. The Healthy Departments Standing Geography is thriving in Utah’s community colleges actually get a raise after several years of no raises. Committee is now in place and has responded to which are channeling students to four-year colleges The Geography Department at Arizona State numerous calls for advice from department heads. and universities. The Department at Brigham Young University is being elevated to a School of She noted that there is a tremendous momentum in is refocusing its introductory physical geography class Geosciences. Overall, despite budgetary cutbacks the work of the AAG’s Diversity Taskforce. On the into a natural hazards class which has become a and faculty loss, graduate programs across the board topic of Social Justice, Lawson has organized two part of the core. Universities in Colorado are are doing well. Presidential Plenaries under the theme of “Fear and experiencing mandated funding reductions and Mid-Atlantic. Geores reported that George Hope” at the AAG meeting. several campuses are exploring private funding. Mason has just launched a new Ph.D. program in

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Earth Systems and Geoinformation Sciences and is after 4 years of losses in our net assets, our total Journals Manager and Megan Nortrup, AAG hiring new faculty. George Washington has made assets have grown over 2 years from $1.5 million to Newsletter Editor. two hires, and geography is taking a leading role $2.4 million, and all debts have been retired. Our AAG Journals. Robin Friedman reported that AAG in the restructuring of Earth and Environmental strong financial position has given us the ability to journals are being published in a timely fashion. Sciences. University of Maryland at Baltimore invest in new programs and initiatives and provide a With respect to production, she has taken over the County has just appointed an urban geographer, robust suite of services to members. Napton also copyediting which has improved quality and process- and the Geography department at University of reported that the Finance Committee spoke at ing time. The term of the new PG editor began on Maryland College Park has just opened an office in length with the investment broker and concluded January 1, 2005 and the transition has gone well. Kinsasha. They continue to be successful in the that the current investment strategy which is There was discussion of memorials appearing in the NASA Grants program. MAD-AAG has good somewhat conservative is the best option. AAG and the need to indicate to authors that these participation in its monthly meetings which foster a Napton moved that the AAG raise membership need to be kept to a fixed length. Lawson thanked sense of community in the region. dues in all categories of membership by the rate of Robin Friedman and Megan Nortrup for their hard Middle States. Universities in Pennsylvania and inflation. Kilpinen seconded. There was discussion work on behalf of the AAG. New York are having difficulty in replacing faculty. about the fact that this raise is taking place when we Council discussed the Book review editorships. Pope noted that the growth of multidisciplinary have a positive growth in our finances. Napton Miyares moved that (1) there be separate centers on campuses often come at the expense of pointed out that our growth in total assets reflects, Book Review editors for the Annals and the PG; traditional departments. With a few exceptions, to a significant extent, the growth of our restricted (2) Council extend the term of the current Annals Ph.D. granting institutions in the region generally funds. The AAG is, however, faced with escalating are not involved in regional meetings. The Regional Book Review editor by 2 years; and (3) the AAG costs on items such as health insurance at a time that appoint a PG book review editor for a 4 year term. Division meeting will be at the Chautauqua the Association is expanding its member services. Bednarz seconded. Council unanimously passed Institution in October. Council unanimously passed the motion. this motion. The Council reviewed the AAG proposed budget Review of Topical Developments Lawson presented Council with the PG Editorial for FYE 2006. After discussion, the budget was President Lawson asked the National Councillors Board nominations as submitted by PG Editor unanimously adopted by Council. Lawson thanked to discuss the question “What should be the role of Bagchi-Sen. Council approved the slate with Treasurer Darrell Napton for his hard work and the AAG in social outreach given the sort of work in Council members thanked Doug Richardson for his two abstentions. which geographers are engaged?” excellent financial stewardship of the organization. Richardson brought up the issue of optional Foote observed that GIS Science and Education Pledges and contributions to the Advancing journal subscriptions. A number of associations areas have a long tradition of outreach toward Geography Fund are now just over $900,000. provide their members subscription discounts to various areas, and these could provide compelling Richardson reviewed the new initiatives he is relevant 3rd party journals. Council expressed strong models on which to build further. However, pursuing: formalizing a Planned Giving Program, support for this idea. Richardson will begin explor- outreach can require considerable resources and we seeking funding from private foundations and ing this issue and will keep the Executive Committee need to be careful that we do not stretch these too corporate donors whose missions are consistent and the Council appraised of developments. thinly over many areas. Bednarz noted that the with those of the AAG, developing a world mission- Lawson welcomed Leslie Duram, the Acting intersection of spatial thinking and education is oriented fundable project, getting on the federal Chair of the Publications Committee, and a new cross cutting area with great potential for charitable payroll withholding program, developing outreach. Geographers and cognitive scientists are Richardson thanked Duram for stepping in as new categories for revitalizing donations, and hiring currently working together to on this topic. Acting Chair and for her work on the Committee. someone to help with these efforts. Miyares pointed out that her institution, Hunter Duram provided a background on the work of the Publications Committee. College, is one that actively trains its students for Membership public service. Keeping public service in focus Lawson welcomed Richard Aspinall, candidate Richardson reported that contrary to the has the potential for bringing back geography in for the editorship of the Environmental Sciences expectation of declines in AAG membership after smaller institutions and programs. According to section of the Annals. He provided his editorial the Centennial meeting, membership continued to Dow, geographers have a great opportunity to get vision and answered questions from the Council. grow last year and is now over 9,000. He noted that more involved in key public policy issues such as the number of members who are retiring is growing Following discussion, Council approved, with one redistricting. Specialty groups could get more and there is a lifetime membership option for abstention, that Aspinall be appointed as the next involved in this issue as well. Baerwald noted that it interested retired members. ES editor of the Annals. is becoming increasingly important at NSF to Lawson introduced Rob Andelman, AAG Council met with two candidates for the demonstrate a research project’s value to society. We Director of Membership. Rob discussed the efforts editorship of the Methods Models and GIS need to think broadly about how we can best that the AAG is engaged in to broaden the section of the Annals. They presented their visions communicate the benefits of geographic research to membership. AAG staff members attend the for the MMGIS section of the journal and the larger world. meetings of organizations such as ASPRS and GITA, responded to questions from the Council. After Council members discussed these ideas further. as well as co-sponsored events like the Race/ discussion (in which Council noted that we had Lawson thanked the National Councillors for Ethnicity and Place conference and have had many two outstanding candidates and that this was a their input. individuals sign up for AAG memberships. He also difficult choice) Council approved, with STATUS OF THE ASSOCIATION spoke about the efforts that the Membership one abstention, the appointment of Mei-Po Kwan Committee is making to help in this regard. as the next MMGIS editor of the Annals. Finances Council discussed a range of issues related to AAG Council voted to appoint Tom Hodler as the Richardson gave a brief overview of the AAG membership. On behalf of Council, Lawson next Cartographic Editor of the Annals and PG. financial picture and noted that this was the thanked Rob Andelman for his excellent work and Vicky Lawson welcomed Audrey Kobayashi, best financial statement in the history of the AAG. dedication to the AAG. Annals PPR editor, and Dennis Fitzsimmons, Treasurer Darrell Napton reported that the AAG outgoing cartographic editor of the Annals and PG. Finance Committee met in February to examine the Publications audit report for the past fiscal year. He noted that Lawson introduced Robin Friedman, AAG Continued on page 24

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AAG Council Meeting Minutes from page 23 Kobayashi reported that the editors of the AAG between representatives of the AAG and USGS Vicky Lawson introduced John Wertman, journals meet regularly and work well together. She culminating in a USGS Geography Summit held in Director of the AAG’s Public Policy initiative. He is also noted that the submission rate for her section the Cosmos Club, Washington DC in January 2005. working on a range of activities toward the goal of is growing. Dennis Fitzsimmons spoke to the Richardson is also working with his counterpart in augmenting geographic expertise available to challenges of keeping up the quality of maps and the Association of American Law Schools to organ- Members of Congress and enhancing Federal graphics in the journals given the proliferation of ize scholarly exchanges between AAG and AALS funding of geographic education. Richardson noted internet maps and widespread use of Powerpoint. initially through specialty sessions on Geography that the AAG’s public policy initiative dovetails well Lawson thanked both editors for their efforts on and the Law at the annual meetings of both with other areas such as educational affairs, membership, publications, press/media coverage behalf of the AAG. associations. Other specialty conferences under etc. Lawson and Richardson thanked Wertman for consideration include those on Geography and his excellent work on behalf of the AAG. Meridian Place Operations Drug Addiction (possibly partnered by NIH) and Richardson praised the quality of the AAG staff. Geography and the Humanities (possibly partnered Nikolas Schiller has been hired as the AAG Careers Educational Affairs by ACLS, NEH, and NHA). in Geography Program Coordinator. Patricia Solís Doug Richardson introduced Michael Solem, Richardson next welcomed Will Graf and Jerry will be working part time for the next year while she Director of AAG Educational Affairs. Solem McMann, members of USGS Geography Science is in Panama. Ehsan Khater is also working part described the two major grants that AAG Plan Development team and Jack Schroder, Chair- time. There is no pending litigation. Council has recently received to support its educational elect of the Geology and Geography Section of the discussed the need to make Meridian place initiatives. The first is an NSF grant close to $1 AAAS. McMann outlined the goals of USGS’s sci- wheelchair accessible. Richardson mentioned that million for a 3-year study on the professional he was working on finding additional space which ence strategy for geographic research which focus- development of graduate students. The project will would have accessible boardroom and workspaces. es around human and environmental dynamics of result in practical resources for departments on ways land change. Graf discussed the ways in which the to enhance their graduate programs. The second is Research and Outreach AAG and its members could support and comple- a year-long grant from NASA to develop a rigorous Richardson introduced Monica Amerelo who ment the work at the USGS. Schroder then spoke teacher training program in physical geography and has been hired as a press consultant to the AAG. about the structure of the AAAS and the work of the remote sensing drawing on NASA imagery and Her charge is to build greater press coverage of the Geology and Geography section of the AAAS. He other resources. The program builds on recent AAG meetings. Amerelo noted that several local urged the AAG to identify a set of geographic issues relationships developed with Howard University. reporters will be covering the Denver meetings, and that were timely and of wide interest around which Solem also updated Council on a number of the national press has been informed. The AAG has he could develop proposals at the AAAS. Lawson continuing projects. These include a FIPSE grant to also reserved a room for reporters. Amerelo and Richardson thanked Graf, McMann, and develop teacher professional development resources responded to questions from the Council on how Schroder for visiting the Council meeting. in geography. As a first step in dissemination of this the research of AAG members could better covered Solís provided an update on the Diversity work, a volume entitled Teaching Geography will be in media outlets. Taskforce plans and activities. There are three published this year by Guilford. Another is the Patricia Solís summarized the AAG’s recent diversity-related sessions at the Denver AAG. Online Center for Global Geography Education research and outreach activities. The AAG is Strategic efforts to introduce geography programs which has now developed three prototype continuing to generate new activities with the part- at Howard University continue. The AAG Careers models that are being tested. The AAG is one of ners participating in the successful MyCOE project. five scholarly organizations participating in a These include the Maui Digital Bus Project with the Project includes the Diversity Taskforce in its Office of Naval Research, and a Coastal restoration implementation plan. Analysis of the diversity project to internationalize the disciplines. The and community geography project in Panama in survey is underway and the Diversity Clearinghouse project is spearheaded by ACE and funded by the collaboration with the Ocean Fund. The AAG will be launched soon. Council discussed Carnegie Endowment. publishes regular “Partner Updates” for distribution various issues associated with the survey and The AAG, along with a number of other to the MyCOE collaborators on these Taskforce activities. institutions, is working on a NSF pre-proposal to developments. Collectively, these activities focus In the area of Careers and Employment in seek funding for a Center of Spatial Learning. Full around the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Geography, Solís reported that, thanks to AAG proposals are by invitation only. Richardson noted that this is one of the most ambitious and far- Development, 2005-2014. efforts, the US Department of Labor has broadened reaching of the AAG’s educational projects. AAG received a continuation grant from the their scope of their Geography category and their Council member Bednarz who is also the NSF to support the travel of AAG members to the website now includes a link to the AAG. AAG has GENIP Project Coordinator said that she was IGU Regional Conference in Brisbane in 2006. The also provided DOL with names of geographers they heartened by the rise in external funding for Association is also one of five participating can contact for the O-Net survey. Richardson spoke geography initiatives. She noted that the National disciplinary associations on the American Council about AAG’s proposal with the Geospatial Geographical Society is beginning to restore their of Education’s project on Internationalizing the Information and Technology Association focused funding to the state alliances and is planning a major Discipline submitted to the Carnegie Foundation. on enhancing workforce development in national campaign promoting geography. More The Senior Associates Program, spearheaded by geospatial technologies. details on this were provided by Barbara Chow from Jan Monk, is moving forward in productive Solís spoke about the Careers in the Geographical the NGS who was introduced by Richardson. ways. Several other projects and proposals are Sciences project being spearheaded by Nicholas Chow spoke to the educational work underway at in development. Schiller, AAG Careers coordinator. With GENIP’s NGS which focused around three areas: getting Richardson recapped the successes of the many support, this project will produce and disseminate K-12 geography education funded by Congress, specialty conferences sponsored/co-sponsored by information on careers in geography and the developing a Public Service Announcement the AAG last year and the efforts underway to build geographical sciences. Currently the project is in the promoting geography, and K-12 teacher training in on the links made at these conferences. Most data collection stage. Council discussed the activities geography. Richardson thanked Chow for her recently there have been a series of meetings planned under this project. efforts and for speaking to the Council.

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CONTINUING AND NEW BUSINESS shall be included in the annual call for field trip Council unanimously approved the addition of proposals that appears in the AAG Newsletter. the phrase “in written, spoken, and electronic Annual Meetings The resolution was unanimously passed by communications” in the second to last sentence in Vicky Lawson introduced AAG Conference the Council. Section IIB of the AAG Professional Ethics coordinator Oscar Larson. He anticipated that Future meetings will be held in Chicago (2006), Statement. The amended sentence would read: there would be over 5000 registrants and over 800 San Francisco (2007), and Boston (2008). Councillors “As members of the geographical community, it sessions at the Denver meeting. He thought that discussed the possibility of Las Vegas as the site of the is the moral responsibility of geographers to respect the digital submission of abstracts permitted later 2009 meetings. Matthews moved we go to Las Vegas, the dignity of persons, to value a diversity of deadlines which helped generate more registrants. Bednarz seconded. After further discussion of pros intellectual commitments and projects, and to treat AAG has recently developed customized abstract and cons of this site, Council unanimously voted for colleagues with civil collegiality in written, spoken submission software which in the long term will Las Vegas as the site of the 2009 AAG meetings. and electronic communication.” save the Association considerable time and money. Lawson thanked Oscar for his efforts on behalf of AAG Committees and Council Resolutions the AAG. Regarding future meetings, Council Pandit presented Council with the Committee on Council unanimously approved the following unanimously directed the ED to make slide Committees recommendations for new additions to two resolutions. AAG Standing Committees. Council unanimously projectors available on request only next year. Whereas, Alexander Murphy, as Vice President approved the slate. Lawson informed Councillors that she had and President of the Association of American Council members unanimously approved the received a union hotel petition that followed up on Geographers has exercised exceptional leader- appointment of Sam Attoh as AAG Treasurer to a resolution the Council had adopted in 2004. ship in assisting the Association in addressing succeed Darrell Napton and Jon Kilpinen as AAG Murphy presented the following resolution drafted the challenges facing the discipline of Geogra- Secretary to succeed Kavita Pandit. The regional in response by the Executive Committee: phy and working to strengthen academic geog- councillors elected Paul Matthews as the Chair of The AAG will actively solicit and give raphy, geographic outreach to the wider public, Regional Councillors. preference to a suitable unionized hotel in cities and collegiality within the discipline; selected for the AAG annual meeting. If on Honors and Awards review, the AAG Executive Committee Therefore be it Resolved that the Association Lawson announced the names of the AAG concludes that cost or other considerations of American Geographers, assembled in Denver, Award winners who will be honored at the Awards indicate that a non-union hotel should be used Colorado on the occasion of its 101st Annual Luncheon. Council unanimously approved the in a city with a union hotel option, then the Meeting, heartily thanks Alec for his leadership establishment of a new award, the “Geography Prize Executive Committee should detail the rationale of the Association during the past three years, for World Understanding” as outlined in a proposal for its choice to the Council and at the AAG and especially for his efforts to improve the circulated by Lawson. business meeting. The AAG will continue to standing of the discipline and the profession, and for “his role in presiding over the AAG’s negotiate, and if possible strengthen, existing Specialty Groups force majeure language in AAG annual meeting Centennial Meeting. Baerwald, Chair of National Councillors, hotel contracts. reported that the new services made available to the Whereas, Councillors of the Association of The resolution was unanimously passed specialty groups have been received very positively. American Geographers expend substantial by Council. He noted that the business meetings had been time and effort advancing the causes of the Lawson asked the Council to consider what our shifted to new time slots, and recommended that Association and the discipline; and options are if we face labor disputes at a future the Specialty Group Chairs be allowed to make Whereas, the Council of the Association of American annual meeting. The overall feeling of the Council is recommendations on the scheduling of their Geographers has confronted difficult issues and that there is a need to inform the membership business meetings given current time constraints. responded to unusual opportunities during the last about the ramifications of holding vs. canceling He will also urge chairs to work on maximizing the three years, meetings during a labor dispute and to develop a quality rather than the quantity of specialty group contingency plan. sessions, and to provide input on how the AAG can Therefore Be It Resolved that the Association Lawson then brought up a second petition that provide an outreach to the wider community. of American Geographers, assembled in Denver, the AAG had received protesting the exclusion of Richardson noted that the Aging and the Colorado on the occasion of its 101st Annual non-US citizen members of the AAG on a field trip Microcomputers groups have asked to be deactivated. Meeting, extends warm appreciation to Past organized by the AAG Military Geography Specialty Picking up discussion on a motion that was tabled in President Alexander Murphy, and retiring AAG Group. She presented a resolution drafted by the the previous year, Council unanimously passed that Councillors Ken Foote, Sarah Bednarz, Darrell Executive Committee: “In the event that a Specialty Group is inactive for Napton, and Kavita Pandit, for the energy, time, In keeping with the AAG’s effort to promote the three years, its funds revert to the AAG.” and talent they have contributed to the Associa- fair and equal treatment of members, field trips Council unanimously approved the establishment tion during their terms on the AAG Council. organized by AAG members or specialty groups at of two new affinity groups, Public/Private the annual meeting will, as a rule, be open to all Geographers and Stand Alone Geographers. Council Adjournment discussed the differences between Specialty Groups members. In instances where a member or There being no further business, President and Affinity Groups. specialty group wishes to organize a field trip that Lawson adjourned the Council meeting at 12:50 explicitly excludes any group of AAG members, the p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2005. ■ organizer will petition the AAG Council for an Other Business exception to this policy by the date when field trip Alec Murphy suggested, on behalf of the Respectfully submitted, proposals are due. If Council grants the exception, Executive Committee, that Council consider Kavita Pandit notice will be given in the AAG Newsletter, updating the AAG’s Professional Ethics statement to AAG Secretary along with an explanation of the reason for reflect the effects of the proliferation of mass the exception. The substance of this resolution electronic communication. After discussion,

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UNITED STATES who is able to work with diverse students and reviewed on a continual basis beginning colleagues, and who has experience with a variety December 1, 2005. As an equal opportunity and *ALABAMA, TUSCALOOSA 35487-0322. of teaching methods and curricular perspectives. affirmative action employer, the University of The University of Alabama. Department of GRD is housed within the College of Social and Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse Geography. The Department of Geography Behavioral Sciences (see www.geog.arizona.edu). community and encourages applications from invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Faculty members in GRD specialize in physical individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor geography, human-environmental relations, and backgrounds. The University of Arizona is beginning August 2006. 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Applicants should be prepared to attach candidate will have field or management The review of applications will begin January 2, a CV, letter of interest, statement of research and experience and an earned doctoral degree in a 2006 and continue until the position is filled. teaching interests, and the names and addresses relevant field such as (but not limited to) the NOV 05-285. of three referees. Additional materials, such as a social sciences, environmental studies, or public Apply: David Shankman, Search Committee teaching portfolio and research articles, may be policy studies. An emphasis on forested ecosystems Chair, Department of Geography, Box subsequently requested by the search committee. or watershed management is preferred but not 870322, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL The position is open until filled, with applications required. The successful candidate will be 35487-0322. Email: [email protected]. For more information visit our website at www.as.ua.edu/geography. “Jobs in Geography” lists positions available with US institutions who are Equal Opportunity The University of Alabama is an Equal Employers seeking applications from men and women from all racial, religious, and national origin Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer groups, and occasional positions with foreign institutions. and encourages applications from women and Rates: Minimum charge of $150. Listings will be charged at $1.25 per word. Announcements run minority group members. for two consecutive issues unless a stated deadline permits only one listing. The charge for running an announcement more than twice is one-third the original charge for each subsequent listing. We *ARIZONA, TUCSON 85721-0076. University will bill institutions listing jobs after their announcements appear in JIG for the first time. of Arizona. 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expected to develop a nationally-recognized http://diversity.fullerton.edu/Geography-Human addresses of at least three referees, samples of research program on society and ecosystem Geographer.htm. OCT 05-266. written work, and teaching evaluations (if available). management. We are interested in someone Apply: John Carroll, Chair, Department The appointment will be effective for the Fall term whose research is relevant but not limited to of Geography, P.O. Box 6846, Fullerton, CA of 2006. Review of applicants will start immediately California ecosystems. We hope to find someone 92834-6846. Fax: 714-278-5223. E-mail: and continue until the position is filled. USC is an who can analyze California integrated resource [email protected]. AA/EOE institution. NOV 05-294. management issues in relation to US and global Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/ Apply: John Wilson, Department of management networks and processes. Applications Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer. Geography. Preliminary inquires may be must be postmarked by 1 December, 2005. Please addressed in confidence to Professor Wilson at submit a cover letter (including a statement of CALIFORNIA, LONG BEACH. California [email protected], or (213) 740-1908. how you view the relationship between society State University, Long Beach, seeks Assistant or and ecological management), a curriculum vitae, Associate Professor in Contemporary India. CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES 90032-8222. a writing sample or representative publication, a Departmental appointment in Political California State University, Los Angeles. The statement of current and future research interests, Science, International Studies, Geography, or Department of Geography and Urban Analysis a statement of teaching experience and/or goals, related social sciences, based on disciplinary is accepting applications for a tenure-track and three letters of reference to the address specializations. Ph.D. in political science, Assistant or Associate Professor of Geography below. OCT 05-264. geography, international studies, or other social in Urban Analysis with expertise in one or more Apply: Chair, Society and Ecosystem science relevant to contemporary India in hand at of the following: urban environment, urban Management Search Committee, Department of time of appointment. Teaching and research development, urban land use, urban planning, ESPM, Division of Society & Environment, 137 areas could include demography, gender and social policy, and ethnic communities. Knowledge Mulford Hall, University of California, Berkeley, development, social movements, health and of GIS, remote sensing, and/or quantitative CA. 94720-3114. development, nationalism and comparative methods, teaching experience, and a publication Refer potential reviewers to the UC Berkeley nationalism, comparative government and/or record are desirable. The successful candidate Statement of Confidentiality found at: contemporary politics. Duties include will teach lower- and upper-division and graduate http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html. curriculum development and teaching effectively courses in urban and environmental development Applications submitted after the deadline will in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus and her/his own specialties. The starting date is not be accepted. community, research, seeking extramural September 1, 2006. Ph.D. is required. Candidates The University of California is an Equal funding, and service as Assistant Director of the must demonstrate a potential for effective teaching Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Center for Indian Studies. For more information and scholarship, and the ability and interest to about minimum and preferred qualifications, work in a multi-ethnic, multicultural environment. CALIFORNIA, FULLERTON 92834. The position duties, and application process, The successful candidate is expected to develop Geography Department at California State please visit http://www.csulb.edu/geography/ an active research program and to seek external University, Fullerton. invites applications for an modernindia.html and contact Arnold Kaminsky funding. OCT 05-256. Assistant Professor position (full-time, tenure- at 01 (562) 985-5279 or [email protected]. An Apply: Submit letter of application, curriculum track) beginning Fall 2006. We seek a human EEO EMPLOYER. OCT 05-252. vitae, transcript from institution awarding highest geographer with a specialization in migration and degree, and three letters of recommendation. population with a regional focus on California *CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES 90089-0255. Employment is contingent upon proof of or the Southwestern U.S. Responsibilities University of Southern California. As part of the eligibility to work in the United States. Review include teaching introductory courses in human USC College of Letters, Arts and Sciences’ of applications will begin on November 15, and global geography and advanced and graduate Senior Hire Initiative, the Department of Geog- 2005, and continue until position is filled. courses in human geography, regional geography raphy is searching for an outstanding senior Address applications, required documentation and area of specialization. A demonstrated scholar of international stature in the field of GIS and/or requests for information to: Search commitment to teaching excellence and and Health. Applications are invited for a Committee Chair, Department of Geography innovation is also required. full-time tenure-track position at the level of and Urban Analysis. The department offers programs leading to Professor, although exceptionally promising the B.A. and M.A. degrees in Geography, with candidates at the Associate level will also be *CALIFORNIA, MERCED. University of particular emphasis placed on environmental and considered, as well as candidates who are eligible California, Merced, Environmental Policy. global geography. Department facilities include for promotion to the Associate level. We are Tenure track faculty. Assistant professor. a well-equipped Geographic Learning Center particularly interested in experienced applicants Unique opportunity for social scientist to join that supports innovative instruction in Geography who can work collaboratively across disciplines, new University of California campus. Areas of and Geographic Information Systems. and have a demonstrated record of research interest include resource management policy; Application materials must be postmarked productivity and success in obtaining external spatial aspects of environmental change; by January 13, 2006. Applicants should submit funding in support of their research activities. environmental consequences of urbanism and a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence The Ph.D. degree in Geography or related development; environmental justice; health and of teaching excellence, and three letters disciplines is required. Applicants should submit the environment; and cultural, political or of reference. Please review the position a comprehensive curriculum vitae including a economic dimensions of environmental policy. announcement on our university webpage: record of principal grants received, names and NOV 05-343-1.

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To apply or for more information please position is designated as part of the Teachers for strategies analyses as well as create marketing see http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/view_academic_ a New Era: A National Initiative to Improve the and informational materials for university position.faces?positionId=307. Quality of Teaching. For further information on recruiting initiatives. AA/EOE. this initiative please visit www.csun.edu/tne/. Successful candidates will possess a bachelor’s Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Geography degree in human resources, business, or a related *CALIFORNIA, NORTHRIDGE 91330-8249. at time of appointment. field and a minimum of five years of progressive The Department of Geography at California A demonstrated commitment to teacher recruiting experience in a technology driven State University, Northridge invites applications education and training, either through teaching, company, with two or more years in a managerial for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in research, or committee involvement is expected. or supervisory role. Demonstrated strong Human Geography starting August 2006. We The successful candidate will have a regional leadership, team development, and communication seek applicants with a specialization in cultural specialization in the United States. An ability to skills are also a must. NOV 05-341. geography. Research or teaching interests in the teach California for Educators, a geography/ To apply, send your cover letter and resume to United States would be preferred. Ability to use history course for teachers, is desirable. Under- [email protected] or apply online at www.esri.com/ GIS and related research technologies are also graduate courses could include World Regional careers. Please code all submissions AAG/CM. advantageous. Geography, California, and Urban Geography. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Geography in Cal State Northridge is a large, primarily *CALIFORNIA, ROHNERT PARK 94928-3609. hand, or near completion, at time of appointment. undergraduate institution with a strong Sonoma State University. The Department of Applicants that do not have a Ph.D. in hand at commitment to teaching and teacher education. Geography and Global Studies seeks applicants for time of appointment will be appointed as one- Applicants should demonstrate a firm commitment a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position year lecturers and converted to tenure track at to excellent teaching as well as to research and beginning August 2006. We seek a Physical completion of the doctorate. A Ph.D. will be service. The candidate should demonstrate a Geographer with an emphasis on GIS and required for the granting of tenure. strong commitment to teach a diverse student subdiscipline in Biogeography, Climatology or Cal State Northridge is a large, primarily population. The normal teaching load is 12 units Water Resources. The selected candidate will undergraduate institution with a strong per semester, although a reduced teaching load is have the willingness and ability to teach lower commitment to teaching and teacher education. usually available the first year of appointment. division physical geography, and upper division The candidate should demonstrate a strong The Department's web page is at www.csun.edu/ courses in GIS and in their physical commitment to teach and mentor a highly geography. The university is an Equal Opportunity/ subdiscipline. Other specialties of interest to the diverse student population, a firm commitment Affirmative Action employer. If not a U.S. citizen at department include computer cartography. The to excellent undergraduate teaching, as well as to the time of appointment, the successful candidate successful candidate will serve as Director of the research and university service. The normal must have authorization from the Bureau of Geographic Information Center (GIC). Additional teaching load is 12 units per semester, although a Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in duties will include grant writing for the GIC, reduced teaching load is usually available the first the United States. advising, and committee work. The selected year of appointment. The Department’s web Applicants should send a letter of application, individual will be committed to teaching under- page is at www.csun.edu/geography. CSUN is an curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, graduates in a liberal arts setting, will be involved Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. and contact information for three professional in research and scholarly publication, and will If not a U.S. citizen at the time of appointment, referees, including their email and phone support the mission of the university. PhD the successful candidate must have authorization numbers, to the address below. NOV 05-319. in Geography required by starting date of from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Apply: Chair, Search and Screening appointment, August 2006. All candidates who Services to work in the United States. Committee, Department of Geography, meet the minimum requirements are encouraged Applicants should send letter of application, California State University, Northridge, CA to apply. The Department of Geography and curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching 91330-8249. Deadline for applications and Global Studies (www.sonoma.edu/geography/) effectiveness, and contact information for three receipt of supporting materials is January 3, 2006. has an established GIS research lab, (the GIC) professional referees, including their email and phone (http://www.sonoma.edu/gic/), weather station, numbers, to the address below. NOV 05-336. *CALIFORNIA, REDLANDS 92373. University GPS base station, soils lab, and active Apply: Chair, Search and Screening Recruiting and Relations Manager. Join the undergraduate research participation. Salary Committee, Department of Geography, world leader in GIS! ESRI is recruiting for an range between $47,800 and $50,000 plus California State University, Northridge, CA energetic, creative individual to manage its excellent benefits. Review of applications 91330-8249. Priority will be given to those recruitment activities and relationships with will begin for those postmarked or received applications received by January 3, 2006, but universities across the U.S. This position ensures electronically by December 15, 2005 and the position will remain open for receipt of the success of all university recruiting functions will continue until the position is filled. A applications until the position is filled. including internship programs, providing logistical complete announcement, with application support, candidate attraction initiatives, information, is available at www.sonoma.edu/ *CALIFORNIA, NORTHRIDGE 91330-8249. correspondence with candidates and university aa/fa/employment.shtml. An AA/EO Employer. The Department of Geography at California personnel, and on-site campus recruiting NOV 05-289. State University, Northridge invites applications programs. This individual will also conduct local for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in market compensation analyses, market trend CALIFORNIA, SACRAMENTO 95819-6003. Human Geography starting August 2006. This analyses, student profiles analyses, and attraction California State University, Sacramento,

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Department of Geography. A full-time tenure CA 95819-6003. Additional details available at in support of the environmental science program, track Assistant Professor position, effective Fall www.csus.edu/geog/. offer one or more courses involving the use and 2006. The Geography Department is seeking an application of geographic information technologies individual specializing in urban planning, *CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA. University (remote sensing or geographic information regional planning, or resource management. of California, Santa Barbara, Department of systems), and participate departmental service The successful candidate will be expected to take Geography, invites applications for a tenure-track courses in support of the undergraduate general the lead in (1) strengthening the planning position at the Assistant Professor level in the education curriculum. concentration within the Geography program areas of Cartography, Geographic Visualization, 2. Urban and/or economic geographer with and (2) helping the Department engage in and Spatial Data mining/analysis. A strong expertise in geographic information science. regional, local, and state-level planning/resource Geographic Information Science orientation is Additional interests in globalization, and/or an issues in California. Ph.D. in Geography essential. Secondary research and teaching interests international focus are encouraged. The successful required; all requirements for the degree must be in spatial cognition, spatial statistics, modeling candidate will be expected to teach urban completed by August 25, 2006. with geographic information systems, or in other geography (especially world cities), introductory A strong commitment to undergraduate developing areas of geographic information human geography, advanced geographic statistics, teaching and the supervision of undergraduate science are highly desirable. A Ph.D. is required one or more advanced courses involving research is required. Preference will be given to by the date of appointment. The Department has geographic information technologies (spatial applicants who have (1) prior teaching strengths in three broadly defined areas: modeling, modeling, remote sensing or geographic experience at the college/university level, and measurement, and computation; human- information systems) in addition to foundational (2) demonstrated the ability to work well with environment relations; and earth system science. and other courses related to systematic interests. students from diverse backgrounds. This position is most strongly associated with the Preferred candidates will complement the Specific duties for the position include: (1) first of these areas, but interests in one or both of department’s strengths in the areas of geographic developing and teaching upper division courses the other systematic areas are also required. The information technology, a regional focus on Latin in the candidate’s areas of specialization, (2) department is especially interested in candidates and/or Anglo America, and a strong orientation teaching other undergraduate courses, including who can contribute to the diversity and excel- towards field work. The successful candidates introductory level courses, (3) establishing working lence of the academic community through will be expected to solicit extramural funding, relationships with related university programs and research, teaching and service, and provides maintain active research programs, and supervise with local and regional public agencies, (4) engag- opportunities for interactions with many other graduate student research. PhD in geography or ing in scholarly activity/research, as well as (5) the departments and research units on the campus. related discipline required by September 1, 2006. service and advising responsibilities normally The appointee will have opportunities for The University of Denver is a mid-sized expected of university faculty. participation in the National Center for independent institution situated in Colorado’s Applicants should submit a one to two page Geographic Information and Analysis, the dynamic Front Range urban corridor. The letter of application addressing their fitness for Alexandria Digital Library, and other UCSB Geography Department consists of ten faculty the position described above, a statement of research projects. UCSB is a founding member of members and offers the PhD in geography, teaching interests and experience, a statement the University Consortium for Geographic the MS in GIScience, the MA and BA degrees describing experience working with planning/ Information Science. Application deadline is in geography, the BA and BS degrees in resource management issues, a statement of December 15, 2005 or until filled; effective date environmental science, and a geology minor. In scholarly interests and experience (particularly in is July 1, 2006. Qualified applicants should mail a addition, the department has a strong internship the context of doing research with undergraduate complete curriculum vitae, a statement of program in which graduate and undergraduate students), official transcripts of all research and teaching interests, and the names of students work with the city and county of college work (unofficial copies accepted until at least three referees to the address below. Denver, The National Park Service, Environmental invited for interview), a curriculum vitae, three NOV 05-317. Systems Research Incorporated (ESRI) and other letters of recommendation sent directly to the Apply: Search Committee Chair, Department public and private agencies using various department search committee, and the telephone of Geography, University of California, Santa geographic information related technologies. numbers of at least three references who will Barbara, CA 93106-4060; FAX (805) 893-3146; The Department is housed in newly renovated speak to the professional qualifications of the email [email protected]. To learn more facilities, and is equipped with first class applicant. Review of applications will begin about the department, visit our web site at teaching, research, and computer laboratories. November 11, 2005; position will remain open www.geog.ucsb.edu. An EO/AA Employer. The University maintains a corporate partnership until filled. and site license with ESRI. Facilities include A successful CSUS faculty member COLORADO, DENVER 80208. University of three GIS instructional labs, a cartography/ will promote the values of CSUS as a Denver. The Department of Geography seeks to photointerpretation lab, climate lab, soils lab, public regional comprehensive metropolitan fill two entry-level, tenure-track Assistant palynology lab, a regional GPS base station, and university. At CSUS quality of education is our Professor positions: a special projects lab. For more information see top priority. CSUS is an Affirmative Action/ 1. Human – environment interaction and/or our web page at www.geography.du.edu Equal Opportunity employer. SEP 05-205-3. natural resource management. The successful Applicants should submit letter of application, APPLY: Chair of Search Committee, candidate will be expected to teach introductory statement of research interests, and curriculum Department of Geography, California State and advanced courses in natural resource vitae online at http://www.dujobs.org. In University Sacramento, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, management or human-environment interaction addition, applicants should submit teaching

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evaluations or other evidence of teaching quality are encouraged to apply. Women and minorities, Interest in collaborative, interdisciplinary and arrange to have three letters of recommendation as well as individuals from developing countries, research with international emphasis is required. sent under separate cover to the address below. are particularly urged to apply. The academic appointment will be affiliated OCT 05-239. with the University of Florida Land Use and Apply: Dr. Michael J. Keables, Chair, Depart- *FLORIDA, BOCA RATON 33431. Florida Environmental Change Institute (LUECI), and is ment of Geography, University of Denver, 2050 Atlantic University. The Department of part of an initiative by the College of Liberal Arts E. Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO 80208. Screening of Geosciences invites applications for a tenure- and Sciences to enhance its strengths in Ecology completed applications will begin December 1, track position at the Advanced Assistant or and Environment (CLAS E&E). 2005 and will continue until the position is filled. Associate Professor level in GIScience. The The successful candidate will work with other The University of Denver is an Equal successful applicant will be expected to take a Geography Department Faculty, LUECI, and Opportunity institution. It is the policy of the lead role in the activities of the Center for CLAS E&E affiliates to implement an externally University not to discriminate in the admission Geo-Information Science, which is housed in the funded and internationally recognized research of students, in the provision of services, or in Department. The Department desires the program with emphasis in the southeastern United employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, Center to grow in research activity and strengthen States, Latin America, Africa, or other tropical sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran ties with other research entities at FAU such as and subtropical areas. UF is highly supportive of status, sexual orientation, or physical or the Center for Environmental Studies and the multidisciplinary collaborations, and the mental disability. newly proposed Center for Hydrology and department seeks a productive scholar who will Water Resources. Applicants should have strong work in an exciting teamwork-oriented setting *CONNECTICUT, NEW HAVEN 06511. Yale teaching experience and interests, as well as that links empirical data to theory and complex University's School of Forestry & Environmental quantitative/modeling skills and should utilize models. Appointment will begin in August of Studies (FES) seeks to fill a junior-level faculty GIS in Geoscience applications such as, but not 2006, and salary will be commensurate with rank position focused on the urban environment. We limited to, coastal processes and near-shore and experience. seek an individual who takes an integrated view of environments, hazards and environmental mod- The University of Florida is an Equal the natural and human aspects of urban systems. eling. A track record in published research and Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates should have an interdisciplinary grant work, relative to time since terminal Qualified women, minorities, and individuals approach and a capacity to address both natural and degree, will be a major consideration for with disabilities are strongly encouraged to social science aspects of the urban environment. the successful candidate. More information apply. The deadline for applications is 1 Research topics of interest include but are not about the department can be found at December 2005. Applicants should send a limited to: urban land use and land cover; urban www.geosciences.fau.edu. NOV 05-340. statement of current research interests and future environmental modeling, transportation and Apply: Dr. Russ Ivy, Chair GIS Search plans, a current C.V., and the names and e-mail environment linkages; and alteration of urban Committee, Department of Geosciences, Florida addresses of four references. OCT 05-255. ecological conditions by development, including Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Send Apply: Dr. Tim Fik, Chair, Economic Geography waste management, air or water pollution, and letter of application stating teaching and Search Committee, Department of Geography, habitat fragmentation and destruction. The research interests, curriculum vitae, and names and University of Florida, P.O. Box 117315, successful candidate will have an earned doctorate contact information for three references. Review Gainesville, FL 32611-7315. E-mail applications and an active research program that complements of applications will begin Dec. 1, 2005 and to [email protected] with documents embedded those of existing faculty in FES. She or he will continue until position is filled. E-mail applications in the text or as attachments are encouraged. demonstrate capacity for excellence in teaching, will not be accepted. Florida Atlantic University and will be expected to advise Master’s and is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. *FLORIDA, MIAMI 33124-2221. University Doctoral students. We prefer a candidate with of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida formal training in one or more relevant disciplines FLORIDA, GAINESVILLE 32611-7315. The Department of Geography and Regional such as ecological sciences (e.g., ecology, University of Florida, Department of Geography, Studies at the University of Miami invites hydrology, chemistry, geoscience), geography, Assistant Professor. The department seeks an applications for a tenure-track position in political science, urban planning, or allied fields. Economic Geographer with specialty in regional Human Geography at the assistant professor Applicants should send a c.v., a statement of economies and interests in human dimensions of level, beginning in August 2006. Appointment at research and teaching interests, two reprints or environmental change, for appointment as a higher academic rank is possible for candidates other professional publications, and a list of three a full-time (9-month, tenure track), Assistant with exceptional credentials and experience. The references to the address below. NOV 05-324-1. Professor. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in department occupies a niche in urban and Apply: Eleanor Migliore, Urban Environment Geography, Economics, Regional Science, or environmental geography, and more generally in Search Committee, School of Forestry and Environmental Science. Research expertise in regional development studies. We seek a human Environmental Studies, Yale University, 205 spatial econometric analyses of human-environment geographer who brings creative intellectual Prospect St., New Haven, CT 06511, USA. interactions, spatial statistics, resource management energy, whose specialty is a good fit and who The deadline for receipt of applications is and land-use planning, environmental assessment complements our existing strengths. Regional November 18, 2005. and modeling, economic analysis of environmental expertise in Latin America is a plus. Yale University is an affirmative action/equal resources or issues, international or regional Candidates are expected to make significant opportunity employer. Men and women of development, and ability to teach courses in contributions to scholarship, pursue external diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds and cultures these topics is desirable. research funding, share in the teaching of

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introductory courses and design specialty courses must be received by December 15, 2005 and least three referees; and evidence of scholarly at the upper division and graduate level. There are must be made through the following url: work completed or in progress. possibilities for interdisciplinary collaboration with https://www.fiujobs.org/. Paper duplicates of Apply: Dr. Jayajit Chakraborty, Search programs such as the Miami Consortium for Urban online application materials should be sent to the Committee Chair, 4202 East Fowler Ave, NES Studies, the Center for Ecosystem Science and address below. NOV 05-318. 107, Tampa, FL 33620. Ph: 813-974-8188; Policy, and the Center for Latin American Studies. Apply: Rod Neumann, Search Committee Email: [email protected]. Candidates must hold a PhD in Geography at Chair, Department of International Relations and Position 2: Twelve-month position at the the time of appointment; advanced ABDs must Geography, Florida International University, Instructor level beginning August 2006. We are furnish evidence of near completion of their studies. Miami, FL 33199. seeking an individual with teaching interests in Appointment above the rank of Assistant Professor general, technical, and applied GIS. Responsibilities would require a substantial history of highly *FLORIDA, TALLAHASSEE 32306. Florida include teaching GIS courses at the senior successful scholarship, teaching and service State University. Tenure-track Assistant Professor undergraduate and graduate levels, and assisting within an academic setting. Letters of application position specializing in medical geography and in the development and management of the GIS should detail research and teaching interests, and G.I.S. beginning August, 2006. Ph.D. required. Certificate Program. Salary is negotiable. Minimum be accompanied by a CV. Applicants must The applicant must demonstrate strong potential requirements are a Ph.D. in geography or a arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be for an active research program, effective teaching, related discipline by time of appointment and a sent directly to the address below. NOV 05-335. interdisciplinary work, and external funding. demonstrated teaching record in GIS. Preferred Apply: Jan Nijman, Chair of the Search More information on the department is available requirements include primary instructor Committee, Department of Geography and at http://www.fsu.edu/~geog. Applicants should responsibility for college-level, or equivalent Regional Studies, University of Miami, P.O. Box submit curriculum vitae, letter of interest, sample professional-level, GIS courses, and a 248067, Coral Gables, FL 33124-2221. For more publications, and names of references (but not commitment to departmental service. Applicants information, visit www.as.miami.edu/geography/ letters) by December 31, 2005. Florida State should submit by January 13, 2006: a letter or contact the Search Chair at [email protected]. University is an affirmative action, equal describing their teaching interests and possible Review of applications begins December 15, 2005 opportunity institution and strongly encourages contributions to our program; a curriculum vitae; and will continue until the position is filled. The applications from women and minorities. the names, addresses, email, and telephone University of Miami is an equal opportunity/ Submission of c.v.’s by email is strongly encouraged. numbers of three referees; and evidence of affirmative action employer. Ability to fill this position is contingent upon teaching excellence. NOV 05-329. available funding. NOV 05-283. Apply: Dr. Steven Reader, Search Committee *FLORIDA, MIAMI 33199. Florida International Apply to Victor Mesev, Chair, Search Com- Chair, 4202 East Fowler Ave, NES 107, Tampa, University, Department of International Relations mittee, Dept. of Geography. Voice: 850-645- FL 33620. Ph: 813-974-4943; Email: and Geography, invites applications for a tenure- 2498; fax 850-644-5913; email [email protected]. [email protected]. track position in human geography at the assistant The Department of Geography has a broad professor level starting in August 2006. Ph.D. in *FLORIDA, TAMPA 33620-5250. University environmental focus, with an emphasis on water geography required at the time of appointment. of South Florida. The Department of Geography resources, hazards, karst, and urban development, Expertise required in one of the following invites applications for two full-time positions: and is participating in the university’s Latin regions: Middle East, North Africa, Southwest Position 1: Tenure-track position at the America and Globalization initiatives. The Asia, Central Asia, or South Asia. Specialization Assistant Professor level beginning August 2006. department recently moved into a new building is open, but strong knowledge of the relevant We are seeking an individual with research and that houses state-of-the-art computer laboratories language(s) and extensive fieldwork in the region teaching interests in applications of Remote for teaching GIS, remote sensing, and meteorology. of expertise are essential. FIU is a Carnegie Sensing. Responsibilities include teaching at all For additional information regarding the “Doctoral/Research University-Extensive” institution levels of the undergraduate program and full department, see: http://www.cas.usf.edu/ with 35,000 students and over 100 graduate participation in the Masters’ program in Geography, geography/. According to Florida Law, applications programs. This position is part of an initiative in the GIS Certificate Program, and the new and meetings regarding them are open to the the College of Arts and Sciences to build new interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Geography public. For ADA accommodations, please contact strengths in Islamic and Middle Eastern studies. and Environmental Science and Policy. Salary is the search committee chair at least five working days The Department is multidisciplinary and offers negotiable. Minimum requirements are a Ph.D. in prior to need. USF is an AA/EA/EO institution. BA degrees in geography and international geography or a related discipline by time of relations, an MA in international studies and a appointment and a demonstrated research *GEORGIA, ATHENS 30602. Department Ph.D. in international relations. Applicants record. Preferred requirements include college of Geography, the University of Georgia. should send a letter of application detailing level teaching experience; an active research Tenure-track Associate or Assistant Professor, to research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, agenda leading to refereed publications and start August 2006. Ph.D. required at time of and writing samples and arrange to have sent at external grant funding; and a commitment to appointment. We seek applications from least three letters of recommendation under university and community service. Applicants energetic scholars with dynamic research separate cover. Florida International University is should submit by December 31, 2005: a letter programs in Human Geography. Research can an Equal Opportunity /Equal Access/Affirmative describing interests and possible contributions to be in any substantive area that will meaningfully Action Employer. Women and minorities are our program; a curriculum vitae; the names, complement and extend our current strengths. especially encouraged to apply. Applications addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of at Our program (http://www.ggy.uga.edu) engages

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in theoretically rigorous research from a broad ([email protected]). Review of applications teacher and active in program events and in range of methodological standpoints. The will begin on 1 December 2005 and continue community activities in the U.S., internationally, successful candidate should have an established until the position is filled. and eventually in Chicago. The candidate must program of research marked by a solid record of The Department of Geosciences have been awarded a Ph.D. at time of appointment. publications and a record of, or potential for, (http://www.westga.edu/~geosci) offers under- The University of Illinois is an Affirmative securing funding from extra-university sources. graduate degrees in physical geography, human Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and The successful candidate will play a central role geography, geology, and earth science education. encourages applications from minorities in the department’s growing graduate and Its thirteen tenure-track faculty members are and females. For fullest consideration submit undergraduate programs. Excellence in teaching strongly committed to high quality undergraduate credentials by December 1, 2005. and graduate mentoring is expected. Applicants education and vigorous faculty-student research. Please send cover letter, a CV, a writing should submit a letter of interest in the position The department contains a well equipped GIS sample, and three letters of recommendation to that describes research and teaching interests lab with lab technician support. Located fifty the address below. NOV 05-349. and expected points of interaction with our miles west of Atlanta, the University of Apply: Frances R. Aparicio, Chair, Search program. Applications should include a curriculum West Georgia is a growing regional university of Committee, Latin American and Latino Studies vitae, up to three reprints/samples of written work, the University System of Georgia with an Program, 1523 University Hall, MC 219, and three letters of reference. Applications must enrollment of approximately 10,000. The University of Illinois at Chicago, 601 South arrive no later than January 6, 2006. The University University of West Georgia is an equal opportunity Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60607-7115. of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative /affirmative action employer. Action Institution. The Department of Geography ILLINOIS, NORMAL 61790-4400. Illinois and the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences are GEORGIA, STATESBORO 30460. The State University, Assistant Professor in Human committed to increasing faculty diversity and Department of Geology and Geography invites Geography. strongly encourage applications from individuals applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor The Department of Geography-Geology at in under-represented groups. NOV 05-320. in cultural geography. A PhD in geography must Illinois State University invites applications for a Apply: Dr. Steven Holloway, Chair, Human be completed by the position starting date tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor Geography Search Committee, Department of of August 1, 2006. Preference will be given to level. We seek a human geographer with a Geography, University of Georgia, Athens, GA candidates who apply GIS to their research, research emphasis in economic development or 30602. Voice: 706/542-2856. Fax: 706/542-2388. and who have prior undergraduate teaching community and regional planning. Also We encourage electronic submission of experience. Full text of the advertisement, desirable are methodological foci on GIS and application materials and reference letters, which including information about the department, spatial analysis. The preferred starting date can be sent to: [email protected]. For inquiries, faculty, and the complete position is August 16, 2006. A PhD at the time of contact Steve Holloway at [email protected] or announcement with all qualifications and appointment is required. Andrew Herod at [email protected]. application instructions, is available at Our Department offers a BA/BS in Geography, http://cost.georgiasouthern.edu/geo/. a BS in Geology, and an MS in Hydrogeology. GEORGIA, CARROLLTON 30118-3100. The Screening of applications begins December 1, The successful candidate will teach general Department of Geosciences at the University of 2005, and will continue until the position is filled. education, intermediate and advanced courses in West Georgia invites applications for a tenure- Applications and nominations should be sent to his/her areas of interest. Illinois State and the track Assistant Professor position starting August the address below. OCT 05-250. Department of Geography-Geology place a 2006. We seek a Physical Geographer with Apply: Dr. Dallas D. Rhodes, Department of strong emphasis on undergraduate education. The expertise in a sub-discipline such as biogeography, Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern successful candidate must develop and maintain a environmental geography, or climatology, and an University, P.O. Box 8149, Statesboro, GA coherent, externally supported research program emphasis on GIS. Applicants from other specialties 30460. Email: [email protected]. leading to refereed publication. Collaboration with with particularly strong records may be considered. Georgia is an open records state. Georgia the Stevenson Center for Applied Community Applicants should have Ph.D. in Geography, and Southern University is an AA/EO institution. and Economic Development is possible. an interest in teaching upper division courses in GIS Individuals who need reasonable accommodations Illinois State is a research intensive university and in their sub-specialty, as well as lower under the ADA in order to participate in the enrolling approximately 20,000 students located division physical geography courses. The selected search process should contact the search chair. in the Bloomington-Normal metropolitan area, candidate will be expected to develop an which has a population of approximately independent research program and to involve *ILLINOIS, CHICAGO 60607. The Latin 150,000. undergraduates in their research. American and Latino Studies Program at UIC A cover letter, a curriculum vita, research and Applications should contain a cover letter and seeks a junior candidate in the field of Latin teaching statements, the names of three referees, CV, statement of teaching philosophy and American cultural studies. We are most and all college and university transcripts must be research interests, transcripts, and names and interested in an outstanding and original scholar received by December 1, 2005, to ensure full contact information for three or more references. whose interdisciplinary research focuses on consideration. OCT 05-262. OCT 05-254. cultural and artistic expressions (literature, visual Apply: Dr. David Malone, Department Apply to: Andrew Ivester, Search Committee arts, film and video, music, performance arts) or of Geography-Geology, Campus Box 4 Chair, Department of Geosciences, University of in media as these relate to urban social issues. 400, Normal, IL 61790-4400. Telephone: (309) West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118-3100 The ideal candidate should also be an excellent 438-2692, Fax. (309) 438-5310, Email:

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[email protected]. http://www.geo.ilstu.edu/. curriculum vitae, sample publications, and equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Illinois State University is an Affirmative syllabi. Three letters of reference should be mailed Members of under-represented groups, women, Action University encouraging diversity. under separate cover. Applicants should send and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply. materials to the address below. NOV 05-276. *INDIANA, BLOOMINGTON 47405-7100. Apply: William R. Black, Chair, Department of INDIANA, TERRE HAUTE 47809. Ph.D. The Department of Geography invites Geography, Indiana University, Student Building Research Assistantship: The Department of applications for a tenure track position of 120, Bloomington, IN 47405-7100, USA. Indiana Geography, Geology, and Anthropology at Assistant Professor in the area of Economic University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Indiana State University invites highly motivated Geography/Sustainable Development. The Affirmative Action Employer and we strongly individuals to join a research team focusing position is part of IU’s multi-year commitment to encourage applications from women and minorities. on the study of urban environment and hire 25 scholars with an interest in the ecosystems. Dr. Qihao Weng, Associate Professor Two-Thirds World (Global South). The successful *INDIANA, SOUTH BEND 46634. The of Geography and Director of Center for Urban applicant will also become part of a new research Department of Political Science at Indiana and Environmental Change, has been awarded a and teaching direction of the department focusing University South Bend invites applications for a three-year grant from National Science Foundation on Sustainable Systems, which includes areas of full-time tenure-track appointment in Human for a project entitled "Role of Urban Canopy development, urban systems, transportation and Geography at the Assistant Professor level, Composition and Structure in Determining Heat energy resources. Teaching duties will include beginning August 2006. The successful candidate Islands". This project will synthesize optical both undergraduate and graduate courses in the will have a primary area of specialization in remote sensing of urban construction materials department and in the International Studies Human Geography, including, but not limited to, and structure, thermal remote sensing of land program. Applicants should have or expect to Political Geography. The ability to teach GIS surface temperatures, and landscape ecology to receive the doctoral degree by August 2006. would also be preferable. This position is situated establish a protocol for studying the interactions Applications received by November 1, 2005, are in the Department of Political Science and also among urban surface biophysical characteristics, guaranteed full consideration; the position will serves the curricular needs of other majors, such the thermal behavior of urban landscapes and remain open until filled. as education. The teaching load is three courses urban heat islands through use of physical Applicants should send a letter of application per semester; summer teaching may also be the modeling, statistical, and fractal analysis. describing research and teaching interests, a possible. The successful candidate will demonstrate The individuals are expected to have a strong curriculum vitae, sample publications, and syl- a strong commitment to excellent undergraduate quantitative background with a master's degree in labi. Three letters of reference should be mailed teaching. IUSB also supports research and the Geography, Landscape Ecology, Environmental under separate cover. Applicants should send successful candidate will exhibit evidence of a Sciences or related fields. Experiences with materials to the address below. NOV 05-275. continuing research program leading to publica- remote sensing, GIS, and spatial statistics are Apply: William R. Black, Chair, Department tion. Candidates must have Ph.D. completed, or essential. Two doctoral students will be supported of Geography, Indiana University, Student completion anticipated by December 2006, with by the funding, with a good package of 12-month Building 120, Bloomington, IN 47405-7100, initial appointment as Acting Assistant Professor stipend, tuition waive, benefits, and travel support USA. Indiana University is an Equal until completion of degree. Salary competitive, to professional conferences, and can start their Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action benefits excellent. Part of the multi-campus program of study either fall 2005 or January 2006. Employer and we strongly encourage Indiana University system, IUSB is the third Interested individuals please contact the address applications from women and minorities. largest of eight campuses and it offers undergraduate below. OCT 05-238. and master’s level programs to some 7,500 students. Apply: Dr. Weng, Department of Geography, *INDIANA, BLOOMINGTON 47405-7100. Campus programs and facilities are growing. Geology, and Anthropology, Indiana State The Department of Geography invites Located just 90 miles from Chicago and 30 University, Terre Haute, IN 47809, USA. Phone: applications for a tenure track position of miles south of Lake Michigan, South Bend’s 812-237-2255. Fax: 812-237-8029. E-mail: Assistant Professor in the area of Sustainability/ metropolitan area includes an increasingly [email protected]. Urban and Environmental Geography. Expertise diverse population in excess of 250,000 and in GIS and quantitative methods would be excellent cultural facilities, including six colleges IOWA, CEDAR FALLS 50614-0403. The advantageous. The successful applicant will also and universities. Applicants should send a letter University of Northern Iowa invites applications become part of a new research direction of the of interest, curriculum vitae, three letters of for the position of Head of the Department of department focusing on Sustainable Systems, which reference, graduate transcripts, samples of course Geography. The Department seeks applicants includes areas of development, transportation and syllabi and a summary of student evaluations (if with a record of teaching and research qualifying energy resources. Teaching duties will include available), as well as a brief sample of scholarly them for appointment as Associate or Full both undergraduate and graduate courses. work to the address below. NOV 05-327. Professor with tenure. The successful candidate Applicants should have or expect to receive the Apply: Steven Gerencser, Chair, Political will have the Ph.D. in Geography or in a related doctoral degree by August 2006. Applications Geography Search Committee, Department of field; academic administrative experience, e.g. as received by November 1, 2005, are guaranteed Political Science, Indiana University South Bend, department head, program director, or in other full consideration; the position will remain open 1700 Mishawaka Ave., P.O. Box 7111, South leadership roles in academic programs; and expe- until filled. Bend, IN 46634-7111. Review of applications will rience of geographic research and teaching. Applicants should send a letter of application begin on December 9, 2005 and will continue The field of specialization is open. Salary describing research and teaching interests, a until the position is filled. Indiana University is an is commensurate with qualifications and

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experience. Normally department heads teach *IOWA, PELLA 50219. Assist. Prof. of Environ. extramural research grants and collaborative one course in both the fall and spring semesters Studies. Ph.D. in earth sci., geology, phys. sci., research. Excellence in teaching and advising is and one course during the summer session. geography or rel. field + 3 yrs exp.; demon. expected. Candidates should have a commitment With this appointment the Department of knowledge of ArcGIS sftwr, topographic & GPS to work with a wide range of constituents and Geography will consist of ten tenured and surveying; demon. ability to teach college courses diverse student populations. tenure-track faculty. The Department will move & conduct academic research. NOV 05-311-1. Submit an application letter that describes to new facilities in December 2005. The Apply to Dr. Paul Naour, Central College, your qualifications and the contributions you Department offers four versions of the Pella, IA 50219 w/ letter of application, CV, 1 could offer to the department. Please also provide undergraduate geography major: a general liber- page stmt. of teaching philosophy, copies of a curriculum vita, evidence of scholarship and al arts program, an environmental emphasis, a transcripts & 3 references. AA/EEO. teaching effectiveness, a plan for extramural geographic information sciences emphasis, and a funding, plus names and contact information for secondary-level teacher education program. A KANSAS, EMPORIA 66801-5087. The three referees. Review of applications begins 15 certificate in cartography and geographic Department of Social Sciences at Emporia State November 2005 and will continue until the information systems (GIS) is also available. The University invites applications for a tenure-track, position is filled. Kansas State University is an Master of Arts degree is offered with emphases in assistant professor position beginning Fall, equal opportunity employer and actively seeks sub-fields of geography including GIS, remote 2006. We seek a human/cultural geographer, diversity among its employees. Paid for by sensing, physical (fluvial and glacial regional specialty open. Teaching responsibilities Kansas State University. OCT 05-258. geomorphology, soils), political, urban, include sections of World Regional Geography Apply to: Dr. Max Lu ([email protected]), transportation, economic, and geographic and upper-division undergraduate courses Search Committee Chair, Department of education. The Department anticipates continuing reflecting candidate's areas of expertise. Ability Geography, 118 Seaton Hall, Kansas State active participation in externally funded research to teach introductory cartography and GIS University, Manhattan, KS 66506-2904. projects. General information about the applications required. Evidence of teaching Department may be found at http://fp.uni.edu/ excellence and strong scholarly potential also *KENTUCKY, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS geography or http://fp.uni.edu/csbs. required. PhD required by time of appointment. 41099. Northern Kentucky University. The The University of Northern Iowa is one of Send letter of application, vita, unofficial Department of History and Geography invites three state-supported universities in Iowa with transcripts, names and contact information for applications for a tenure-track Assistant or enrollment of about 12,800 students and three references, and supporting documents to Associate Professorship having expertise in approximately 640 full-time faculty. Throughout the address below. OCT 05-247. Geographical Information Science, with teaching the past decade UNI has regularly been ranked in Apply: Dr. Ellen Hansen, Search Committee and research interests in Urban or Environmental the top ten per cent of comparable institutions, Chair, Department of Social Sciences, Campus Studies. Teaching duties will include courses in public and private, in the Midwest. Cedar Box 4032, Emporia State University, Emporia KS the Geography and the Master of Public Admin- Falls has a population of 37,000, and 66801; e-mail: [email protected]; phone: istration programs. The position will begin on 15 620-341-5462. Screening of applications will the Waterloo/Cedar Falls MSA a population of August 2006. PhD required by July 1, 2006. begin November 14, 2005, and continue until The University is committed to creating a approximately 160,000. The area has a full position is filled. An AA/EOE institution, Emporia strong GIS presence on campus and in the range of educational, cultural, medical and State University encourages minorities and metropolitan area. Accordingly, the successful recreational programs. women to apply. www.emporia.edu/socsci/ candidate will be expected to expand our GIS This appointment will begin July 1, 2006. divis/htm Paid for by ESU. program through effective teaching, creating Applications received by Wednesday, December links to other departments and faculty who can 21, 2005 will be given full consideration. KANSAS, MANHATTAN 66506-2904. The use GIS, and supporting NKU’s commitment to Nominations for the position are also welcome. Kansas State University Department of Geography civic engagement by doing applied research with Submit a letter of application, a statement invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant regional partners from the private and public outlining your view of academic leadership, and Professor position beginning August 2006. For sectors and creating opportunities for student a curriculum vitae, as well as the names of three this new faculty line, we seek a geographer with research and service learning. references. SEP 05-202-3. expertise that might add new themes but also In addition to GIS expertise, the successful Apply: Professor Thomas Fogarty, complements our existing areas of strength. candidate should have research and teaching Chair, Geography Search Committee, College Successful candidates will value diversity in all of interests in either urban or environmental studies. of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University its dimensions, employ cutting-edge geographical The applicant should expect to teach some com- of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa approaches in their research and teaching, bination of map studies classes, introductory 50614-0403 ([email protected], 319-273- and consider different technical and cultural courses in Geography, GIS for the Master of 6158). Questions may be directed to the Search perspectives in solving problems appropriate to a Public Administration program, and upper division Committee Chair or to Professor David W. May, land grant institution. Visit http://www.k-state.edu/ courses in his/her specialization. The normal Interim Department Head ([email protected], geography/ for information about the department. course load is 12 hours per semester, though that 319-273-6059). Candidates should have completed a Ph.D. load may be reduced to accommodate research The University of Northern Iowa is an equal by the time of the appointment, and be able to and civic engagement work. We seek a colleague opportunity employer with a comprehensive demonstrate the potential to develop a strong with enthusiasm and a proven interest in plan for affirmative action. research program, including the pursuit of teaching to expand our programs. Salary will be

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commensurate with experience, and rank will candidate is selected. Appointment starting in M.A.) degrees. There are 230 undergraduate be determined by the qualifications of the either January or August 2006. An offer of majors, 68 master’s students, and 49 doctoral successful applicant. employment is contingent upon satisfactory students. The Baton Rouge campus has a total Northern Kentucky University, located seven pre-employment background check. Please send enrollment of approximately 31,500 students on miles from downtown Cincinnati in an area offering letter of application, a statement of research the Baton Rouge campus. The LSU website an outstanding quality of life, is a nationally interests, vita (including e-mail address), and www.lsu.edu provides additional information on recognized metropolitan university committed three letters of recommendation to the address the University. to active engagement with the Northern below. NOV 05-346-1. Applications will be reviewed beginning Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of nearly Apply: Search Committee Chair, Department November 1, 2005; applications will be accepted two million people. Our institution is built on of Geography and Anthropology, Louisiana thereafter until candidate is selected. An offer of core values that emphasize multidimensional State University, Ref: Log #0490, Baton Rouge, employment is contingent upon a satisfactory excellence, learner-centered education, access LA 70803-5001. pre-employment background check. Please mail across the lifespan, civic engagement, diversity LSU is an equal opportunity/equal a letter of application and curriculum vita and multiculturalism, innovation, collegiality, access employer. (including e-mail address) to the address below. and collaboration across disciplines and OCT 05-263. professional fields. NKU is committed to LOUISIANA, BATON ROUGE. Apply: Dr. John C. Pine, Interim Chair, recruiting and retaining faculty members who Professor/Chair, Department of Geography and Department of Geography and Anthropology, have both the interest and ability to work across Anthropology. Louisiana State University, Ref: Log #0413, the full breadth of the University’s teaching, The Department of Geography and Baton Rouge, LA 70803. E-mail: [email protected]. research, and public engagement mission. For Anthropology, Louisiana State University and LSU is an equal opportunity/equal additional information on Northern Kentucky A & M College seeks a Chair to lead the access employer. University visit www.nku.edu. Women and department. Applications and nominations are minority candidates are strongly encouraged to invited for the appointment of a senior person at MAINE, FARMINGTON, 04938. University of the rank of Professor with tenure to serve as apply. Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Maine at Farmington, Maine's public liberal arts Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. departmental chair. Salary will be competitive college, invites applications for a tenure track Review of the applications will begin 1 and based on the candidate’s qualifications. position at the Assistant Professor level. The December 2005 and continue until the position is Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Geography, Geography program values its tradition of filled. Candidates should submit (1) a curriculum Anthropology, or a related discipline; field-based, experiential education, working vitae, (2) a statement of teaching, research, and proven record in research and teaching. Specific relationships with community organizations and GIS applications interests, (3) evidence of area of research interest and teaching is open. state agencies, and civic engagement. Areas of relevant teaching, research, and GIS project Additional Qualification Desired: effective interest may include, but not be limited to, management experience, and (4) two letters of administrative experience. political ecology, international or community recommendation as well as contact information Faculty and students carry out fieldwork around development, geovisualization, or social on two additional referees. NOV 05-334. the world from a broad range of theoretical movements. Our main priority is to find a Apply: Dr. John Metz, Chair, GIS perspectives. Geography and Anthropology colleague who can complement the program's Search Committee, Department of History and faculty cover the sub-areas of each discipline: Geography, Northern Kentucky University, human geography, physical geography, and existing strengths in economic and community Highland Heights, KY. 41099. Voice mail: mapping sciences, and cultural anthropology, development, health and environment, local and 859/572-5462. FAX 859/572-6088. Email: archaeology, biological anthropology, and regional planning, GIScience, and cultural and [email protected]. linguistics. Faculty and graduate students are historical geography. An earned Ph.D. in active in collaborative and interdisciplinary Geography is preferred, and required for tenure; *LOUISIANA, BATON ROUGE 70803. research with support from diverse funding bodies. ABD candidates near completion may be Associate/Full Professor (Economic Geographer) The department has a long history of considered at the instructor level. UMF’s small The Department of Geography and excellence in undergraduate and graduate campus and collegial academic atmosphere afford Anthropology at Louisiana State University education, and houses many research, teaching, numerous opportunities for multidisciplinary invites applications for an Economic Geographer and service laboratories and faculty are active in research and teaching. The normal teaching load at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, with many interdisciplinary studies efforts. See is three, 4-credit courses per semester. A strong a specialty in Chinese culture. This search is to the departmental website at www.ga.lsu.edu for commitment to teaching in general education, fill one of the eight new positions funded for a more details. scholarship/research activity and community university-wide initiative to develop a Chinese The department is located in the College of service is expected. Commerce and Culture program. Required Arts and Sciences and is currently seeking Review of applications begins December 1, Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in to enhance the research component of all of 2005, with the position starting September 1, Geography; evidence of innovations and its degree programs as part of the University’s 2006. Please submit a letter that describes excellence in research and teaching. Additional Flagship Agenda. The department faculty teaching and research interests, curriculum vita, Qualification Desired: a proven record of external includes twenty-seven tenure-track faculty and three letters of recommendation, and funding. Competitive salary. Screening will begin nine staff and offers Geography (B.A., B.S., M.A., teaching evaluations or other supporting November 15, 2005 and will continue until M.S., and Ph.D.) and Anthropology (B.A. and materials to the address below. OCT 05-260.

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Apply: Brad Dearden, Search Committee *MARYLAND, FROSTBURG 21532. Frostburg education course in physical geography and Chair, UMF, 270 Main Street, Farmington, State University seeks applications for a full-time, upper-level courses in their specialty. ME 04938. Phone: 207-778-7439. E-mail: tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geography It is essential that the candidates have a [email protected]. www.umf.maine.edu who specializes in Remote Sensing and Geospa- commitment to excellence in teaching at the AA/EEO. tial Imagery Interpretation, available Fall 2006. undergraduate level and the ability to communicate Responsibilities: Teach a course in remote fluently in English, both orally and in writing. *MARYLAND, BALTIMORE 21250. University sensing and air photo interpretation, an Competence in GIS and quantitative methods of Maryland, Baltimore County. The Department advanced course in imagery processing and are highly desirable. One of the successful candi- of Geography & Environmental Systems at UMBC applications, and other courses to complement dates will be required to teach an introductory invites applications for a tenure-track appointment existing departmental strengths and offerings. quantitative methods course. Salisbury University in Physical Geography with emphasis in Normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester faculty members are expected to demonstrate biogeography and/or soils, beginning in August with all faculty contributing to the general appropriate levels of scholarly activity and service. 2006. Although we anticipate hiring at the education program. FSU is a student-oriented To be considered an applicant you must Assistant Professor rank, we may consider undergraduate institution that encourages submit all of the following: a letter of applications from tenured Associate Professors undergraduate research. Numerous opportunities application, curriculum vitae, and the names, who have established research programs. Ph.D. also exist to support regional economic address (including e-mail) and phone numbers of in Geography or a closely related field is development and/or seeking external funding. at least three references. Applications must be required; candidates are expected to have an Qualifications: ABD required; Ph.D. in geog- received by December 16, 2005. Salary will active program of research and publication, raphy or closely related field preferred. Potential be commensurate with qualifications and ability to attract external funding, and evidence for excellence in teaching preferred. To apply, experience. Appointment will be contingent of commitment to excellence in teaching. send a letter of interest, complete vitae, names, upon verification of eligibility to work in the Teaching responsibilities include introductory addresses, and telephone numbers of three U.S. NOV 05-288. physical geography, biogeography or soils, and professional references, and a brief statement of Apply Position 1: Dr. Michael Scott, Chair other upper-level courses in area of expertise. your teaching philosophy on how applications in of Search Committee, Department of Experience with GIS and remote sensing is remote sensing may bolster an undergraduate Geography and Geosciences. E-mail: highly desirable. degree in geography, to the address below. [email protected]. Environmental research opportunities at NOV 05-281. Apply Position 2: Dr. Michael Folkoff, UMBC include collaboration with the Baltimore Apply: Frostburg State University, Office of Chair of Search Committee, Department Ecosystem Study (BES), an NSF-funded Urban Human Resources, ATTN: Assistant Professor of of Geography and Geosciences. E-mail: Long-Term Ecological Research site; the Joint Geography (Position #06-010017) , Frostburg, [email protected]. Center for Earth Systems Technology (JCET), a MD 21532 or email humanresources@frost- Salisbury University has a strong institutional research consortium formed by UMBC and burg.edu. Direct inquiries to Dr. George White, commitment to diversity and is an Equal NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center; and the (301) 687-4264 or email [email protected]. Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Center for Urban Environmental Research and Application deadline is December 16, 2005. providing equal employment and educational Education (CUERE), a research center focusing FSU Is An AA/EOE. Appropriate Auxiliary opportunities to all those qualified, without on the impacts of landscape transformation Aids & Services For Qualified Individuals with regard to race, color, religion, national associated with urban and suburban development. Disability Provided Upon Request. Please Notify origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, or The campus is located in close proximity to in Advance. www.frostburg.edu. sexual orientation. Washington, D.C. and a broad array of federal, For more information visit our website: state, and local agencies as well as to other *MARYLAND, SALISBURY. Salisbury University, www.salisbury.edu/Schools/Henson/ research institutions along the Washington- Department of Geography and Geosciences is Geography/default.htm. Baltimore-Philadelphia corridor. Interested seeking applicants for two tenure track positions at candidates may visit the web site the Assistant Professor level beginning August *MASSACHUSETTS, SALEM 01970. http://www.umbc.edu/ges for additional information. 16, 2006. Ph.D. in Geography or a related field Geography Tenure Track Faculty (Climatology/ Please send curriculum vitae, cover letter required at time of appointment. Meteorology w/GIS). describing research agenda and teaching Position 1: Human Geographer with The successful candidate will lead the interests, and have three letters of reference sent expertise in one or more of the following: planning department's development of a new atmospheric to the address below. NOV 05-315. theory, environmental/land-use planning, urban sciences program and will promote the Apply: Dr. Andrew Miller, Chair, Search policy and planning, growth management, expansion of the College's existing weather Committee, Dept. of Geography & Environmental and quantitative methods. The successful station. Responsibilities include teaching Systems, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, candidate will teach a general education undergraduate students, participating in MD 21250. Review of applications will begin on Dec. course in human geography and upper-level departmental and college wide committees, 1, 2005, and will continue until the position is filled. planning courses. advising students, developing curriculum, and UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Position 2: Physical Geographer with continuing professional development through Opportunity Employer and actively seeks the expertise in atmospheric sciences (meteorology creative or scholarly activity in the discipline. applications of minorities, women, and individuals and/or climatology) and quantitative methods. Typical teaching load is 12 hours. The position is with disabilities. The successful candidate will teach a general advertised pending available funding. Required

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qualifications include ABD status in Geography position will play a critical role in developing the leadership, oversee development of faculty and or a related field, college teaching experience, new department theme, Global Transformations, and research programs, participate in graduate and and the ability to contribute to the department's the focus area of urban, race and migration. undergraduate teaching/learning, and maintain a undergraduate Cartography/GIS program and The faculty candidate will teach undergraduate productive research program. Masters program in Geosciences. and graduate courses in race and ethnicity and The Department of Geography has 13 Preferred is a Ph.D. in Geography or a related migration. Preference will be given to candidates full-time faculty, 5 part-time faculty, and 15 field and the ability to teach physical and regional who can teach classical or contemporary social graduate assistantships. It offers Bachelors and geography courses as is experience in and theory, comparative research methodology or Masters degree programs concentrating in commitment to teaching in a multiracial, sociology of globalization. Relevant language Geography, Environmental & Resource multiethnic environment with students of diverse skills are desirable. Candidates with regional Management, Geographic Information Science, backgrounds and learning styles, as well as in areas of interest in Africa, Asia, and/or Latin Tourism, Community Development & Planning, distance learning and instructional technologies, America and the Caribbean are preferred. The and Teaching of Geography, with approximately and candidates who enjoy serving as role models candidate will share leadership and provide 35 master’s students and 140 majors. Departmen- and mentors for a diverse student body. The direction for the MSU African Diaspora Research tal information is available at www.wmich.edu/ salary is competitive and commensurate with Program. This is an academic year appointment. geography. The Department is housed in recently education and experience. Application review Successful candidates will have experience with, renovated facilities with seven extensively will begin immediately and continue until an or demonstrate potential for, securing outside computerized laboratories equipped with 100 adequate pool is developed. funding. Michigan State University is an Affirmative workstations for instruction and research. Application Instructions: Send us a letter of Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Candidates Western Michigan University is a diverse application, resume, appropriate transcripts should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum student-centered research institution with 26,000 and three letters of reference to the address vitae and names of four references to the address students, is listed among the nation’s top 100 below. Reference Code: 06-AA-F-GEO-CMG. below. NOV 05-290-1. universities (U.S. News & World Report), has excellent NOV 05-282. Apply: Dr. Steven Gold, Search Committee library holdings, and is recognized for its Apply: Office of Human Resources & Chair, 316 Berkey Hall, Department of Sociology, excellent computing environment. Kalamazoo Equal Opportunity, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, East Lansing, MI, 48824-1111. Further information forms the center of a medium-sized cosmopolitan MA 01970. Fax: 978-542-6163. Email: on the department and the position announcement metropolitan region of about 250,000 located [email protected]. (Word Attachments Only). are also available on the department website: midway between Detroit and Chicago, 40 miles Salem State College is an equal opportunity / http://www.soc.msu.edu/. Initial review of from Lake Michigan. affirmative action employer. Persons of color, applications will begin October 1, 2005 and will Western Michigan University, a Carnegie women and persons with disabilities are strongly continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Classification Research Extensive Institution is an urged to apply. Position available August 15, 2006. Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer Date position is available: August 15, 2006 and encourages applications from women, *MASSACHUSETTS, WORCESTER. Clark Organization: Michigan State University. minorities, and other underrepresented groups. University’s Department of International Department: Sociology. Address: 316 Berkey Please submit a letter of application, a statement Development, Community, and Environment Hall, Department of Sociology, East Lansing, MI of research and teaching philosophy, a statement seeks an Assistant Professor in Geographic 48824-1111. regarding vision for the department and leadership Information Science (GIS) to begin August Representatives: Dr. Steve Gold, style, vita, graduate transcripts, and names and 2006. For application information, visit: Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jan Bokemeier, letters of recommendation from at least three http://www.clarku.edu/offices/hr/jobs.shtml. Department Chairperson. references to the address below. NOV 05-326. NOV 05-284. Contact information: (517) 353-6352 or Apply: Dr. David Lemberg, Search Committee [email protected]. Application deadline: October 1, Chair, Department of Geography, 1903 *MICHIGAN, EAST LANSING 48824-1111. 2005 or until a suitable candidate is identified. W. Michigan Avenue, Western Michigan Faculty Search Posting University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5424. Email: Title of Position: Associate or Full Professor *MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO 49008. Western [email protected]. Phone: (269) 387-3408. in African Diaspora & Migration Michigan University seeks a Chair of its Review of applications will begin December 5, Field of Work and Duties: The Department of Department of Geography, beginning July 1, 2005, and continue until the position is filled. Sociology at Michigan State University is seeking 2006 pending budgetary approval. Candidates applications for a senior-level tenure-stream should qualify for appointment at senior academic *MINNESOTA, ST. JOSEPH 56374. faculty position in the comparative international rank. A Ph.D. is required, preferably in Geography. Environmental Geography - Assistant Profes- or global systems study of African diaspora and Candidates are expected to manifest teaching sor, Tenure Track. migration. This will involve examination of and research excellence, including a record of The Environmental Studies Program of The diasporic groups (African origin), their identities, publication recognized nationally-internationally College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University cultural forms, economic and political ties, as well as a record of managing significant invites applications for a full-time tenure-track social organization as well as post-national and externally-funded research. Candidates should position in Environmental Geography at the rank transnational processes/ movements. We seek a have a research program that complements of Assistant Professor to begin August 2006. sociologist with secondary areas of expertise in departmental strengths. The successful candidate Preference will be given to candidates with race, ethnicity, gender and/or urban studies. This is expected to provide visionary, entrepreneurial expertise in the environmental aspects of human

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& cultural geography, historical geography, or program of research and publication, ability to sciences, planning, and earth science education sustainable development; a regional specialization attract external funding, and evidence of and an M.S. in Geospatial Science in Geography in Asia or Latin America is also desirable. Teaching commitment to teaching excellence.The and Geology. Teaching responsibilities will responsibilities include interdisciplinary courses appointees will teach courses in their area of include Introduction to GIS and Advanced GIS, supporting the environmental studies major, an expertise, and should have a research agenda that as well as additional undergraduate and graduate introductory course in GIS, and upper-division complements departmental strengths in courses in the applicant’s area of expertise. The courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. human-environment interaction. Apply: Dr. successful candidate must be able to support our Applicants should be willing to teach in the core Mark Cowell, Chair, Physical Geography Search master’s program in geospatial science by directing curriculum, participate in field-based courses, Committee, Department of Geography, thesis projects involving the application of GIS to direct undergraduate research, and integrate University of Missouri, Columbia MO the solution of problems in one or more of the GIS/GPS applications into their teaching where 65211.Email: [email protected] following areas: physical geography, natural applicable. Ph.D. in geography and teaching Position #2: Geographic Information Science resources management, environmental geology, experience required. with supplemental strengths in Spatial Analysis. urban and/or transportation planning. St. John's University, a liberal arts college for This is a jointly funded position between Applicants should submit a letter of interest men, and the College of St. Benedict, a liberal arts Department of Geography and the College of and current curriculum vitae and arrange for college for women, are located four miles apart in Engineering with a tenure home in geography. three reference letters and copies of all academic Central Minnesota just outside metropolitan St. Candidates should be comfortable working across transcripts to be submitted to the address below. Cloud, and 70 miles from Minneapolis. Both are disciplines and teaching courses to students from NOV 05-304. Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition, both areas. Candidates are expected to have an Apply: Chair, Geography Search Committee, which emphasize quality teaching and a active program of research and publication, ability Department of Geography, Geology and Planning, commitment to intercultural learning. to attract external funding, and evidence of Missouri State University, 901 South National, Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, commitment to teaching excellence. The Springfield, MO 65897. The evaluation of three recent letters of recommendation, a appointees will primarily teach courses in GIS applications will begin December 1, 2005 and statement of teaching philosophy, sample course and should have an interdisciplinary research will continue until a successful candidate is syllabi, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and agenda that complements both the Department found. Further information can be obtained at copies of graduate transcripts (official transcripts of Geography and College of Engineering. (417) 836-5800 or fax to (417) 836-6006, or visit required for interview) to the address below. NOV 05-322. our web site at geosciences.missouristate.edu. NOV 05-328-1. Apply: Dr. Gail S. Ludwig, Chair, GIS Women and minority candidates are Apply: Human Resources, College of Search Committee, Department of Geography, encouraged to apply. EO/AA employer. (Email: Saint Benedict, 37 South College Ave, St. Joseph, University of Missouri, Columbia MO 65211. [email protected]). MN 56374. Email: [email protected]. Applications received by November 15, 2005 The University of Missouri is an EO/AEE *MISSOURI, WARRENSBURG 64093. Tenure will receive full consideration. For program employer and Women and minorities are strongly -track appointment at the rank of Assistant information visit http://www.csbsju.edu/ encouraged to apply. For ADA accommodations, Professor effective August 2006. Ph.D. is environmentalstudies or contact Dr. Derek please contact our ADA Coordinator at (573) required and must be completed by effective Larson, Chair, Environmental Studies Program, 884-7278 (V/TTY). More information on facilities date. We are seeking someone who excels in at [email protected]. and programs is available on our website at undergraduate teaching and can teach general Women and people of diverse racial ethnic http://www.geog.missouri.edu/. education sections of world and/or cultural and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to geography, plus our required course in apply. The College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s *MISSOURI, SPRINGFIELD 65897. Missouri introductory physical. The person should University are EOE/AA employers. State University. The Department of Geography, complement our GIS program with skills in GIS, Geology and Planning invites applications for a remote sensing and/or planning. Other desired *MISSOURI, COLUMBIA. 65211. University tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geography areas include world political, environmental, of Missouri - Columbia. The Department of with an emphasis in Geographic Information climatology, Southwest Asia, Africa, and Former Geography invites applications for two tenure Science (GIS) to begin in August 2006. Ph.D. (or Soviet Union. track Assistant Professor positions. PhD in ABD) in Geography or closely related field Geography is required at the time of appoint- required at time of appointment. Expertise in The teaching load is 12 hours per semester. ment, which will be August 2006. Applicants Geographic Information Science and a commitment The candidate must have a commitment to should send a letter of interest describing their to teaching, research, and service are required. research in one or more of the areas specified research agenda and teaching philosophy, Additional expertise in Global Positioning above. In addition, the successful candidate curriculum vitae, and contact information for Systems and/or Land Surveying are strongly will be expected to assist in departmental responsi- three references. Review of applications will desired. Evidence of teaching effectiveness bilities, e.g. advising and mentoring, committee begin November 15, 2005, and continue until together with a research agenda that could mesh work, computer lab, internships, student the positions are filled. well with one or more of the department’s organizations, community outreach, newsletter Position #1: Physical Geography with existing programs would be advantageous. and web page, map and data collections, etc. supplemental strengths in Spatial Analysis. The Department grants undergraduate Send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence Candidates are expected to have an active degrees in geology, geography, geospatial of teaching excellence, and the names of 3 refer-

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ences with contact information to the address and interdisciplinary courses within the social Geography to complement and augment below. NOV 05-370-1. sciences; the teaching load is 2-2. One of the departmental existing strengths in Development, Apply: Dr. Ann Legreid, Chair, Department most academically selective colleges in the Gender, Immigration, Critical Urban Studies, of Political Science and Geography, Wood 8, country (SATs average 1500), Deep Springs Political Ecology, and Human Dimensions of Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, educates 26 students, all of whom receive full Global Change. Candidates should hold a MO 64093. Deadline for applications: December scholarships. Located in an isolated California Ph.D. or be in the final stages of a Ph.D. 1, 2005. Tel: 660-543-4048 Fax: 660-543- 8148 desert valley, the college emphasizes preparation program. Application review will begin E-mail: [email protected]. for a life of service to humanity through a December 1 and will continue until the position is Central Missouri State University is an rigorous liberal arts curriculum, student body filled. Please send letter of application, e-mail EEO/AA institution and welcomes applications self-governance, and ranch labor. For more address, C.V., reprints, and names/e-mail addresses that support its commitment to diversity. information please visit www.deepsprings.edu. of three referees. NOV 05-295-1. Dartmouth is an outstanding research *NEBRASKA, KEARNEY 68849-5130. The To apply, please send a cover letter including institution where significant start-up awards are Geography Program, Department of Sociology, brief descriptions of courses you might teach, provided to every junior faculty member, and Geography and Earth Sciences at the University CV, statement of teaching philosophy and three faculty colleagues are expected to be scholar- of Nebraska at Kearney invites applications for a letters of recommendation by November 10, teachers of the highest caliber. Dartmouth has an tenure-track, assistant professor beginning Fall 2005 to: Faculty Search, Deep Springs College, even distribution of male and female students, 2006 We seek a Geographer with primary expertise HC 72 Box 45001, via Dyer, NV 89010. EOE. and almost a third of its undergraduate students in Cartography/Computer Mapping and ability are members of minority groups. Dartmouth is to develop an undergraduate course in NEW HAMPSHIRE, HANOVER 03755- committed to diversity and encourages applica- research/quantitative methods. The successful 3571. The Department of Geography tions from women and minorities. Dartmouth applicant will be expected to teach introductory (www.dartmouth.edu/~geog) at Dartmouth College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative world regional geography and/or US/Canada. College seeks a scholar to fill a tenure-track Action employer. OCT 05-270-3. Opportunities will be available to develop Assistant Professor position to begin in Fall Apply: Mona Domosh, Search Committee courses in candidate’s areas of specialization. 2006. We aim to appoint an individual committed Chair, Department of Geography, 6017 Fairchild Candidates must demonstrate commitment to to innovative scholarship and teaching in Human Hall (e-mail: [email protected]). teaching excellence and contribute to the on-going development of the department. The position includes a 9 hour/semester teaching load and expectation of research leading to publication. Earned doctorate in Geography or closely related discipline is required by August starting date. Review of applications begins January 2, 2006 and continues until position is filled. Applicants MUST complete the on-line faculty profile at http://employment.unk.edu and may attach within the website OR submit a cover letter, vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts and names/contact information of at least three references to the address below. NOV 05-332. Apply: Stan Dart, Geography Program, 203 Copeland Hall, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney NE 68849. For more information about University of Nebraska at Kearney visit http://www.unk.edu. AA/EO/ADA.

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*NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE 87131. Apply: Chair, Search Committee, Department Review of applications will begin November The Department of Geography invites applications of City and Regional Planning, Cornell University, 1, 2005 and continue until the position is filled. for a full-time, non-tenure track, Lecturer position 106 West Sibley Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853. Email: Send: 1) letter of application stating primary in GIS beginning January 2006. The successful [email protected]. teaching and research interests, 2) a full curriculum candidate will teach primarily lower and upper For more information, please go to our vita, and 3) three references to the address given division GI Science courses. Preference will website at www.crp.cornell.edu. below. Finalists may be asked to send additional be given to individuals who also can teach materials at a later date. AA/EOE. introductory physical geography courses. ABD in *NORTH CAROLINA, CHARLOTTE 28223- Interested parties are encouraged to call or geography or closely related field, with an 0001. Knight Distinguished Professor of Public email Dr. Jerry Ingalls to discuss the position. emphasis on Geographical Information Systems, Policy. The University of North Carolina at Applications should be sent directly to the is required at the time of appointment. The Charlotte, Department of Geography and Earth address below. NOV 05-279-1. department offers B.A., B.S., and M.S. degrees in Sciences is recruiting an outstanding candidate Apply: Dr. Jerry Ingalls, Chair, Department of geography. Please submit a signed letter of for the Knight Professor of Public Policy to begin Geography and Earth Sciences, The University of application; evidence of teaching effectiveness; in the fall of 2006. The successful candidate will North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City names, telephone numbers, e-mail and mailing have a distinguished research record including Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223-0001. 704-687-4260. addresses of three references; and curriculum publications and funded research, graduate vitae to the address below. NOV 05-338. teaching and mentorship credentials, and the *NORTH CAROLINA, GREENSBORO Apply: Bradley Cullen, Search Committee ability to work with colleagues from several 27402-6170. The Department of Geography of Chair, Department of Geography, University of academic departments and the community. The the University of North Carolina at Greensboro New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131. Review appointee must have experience and credentials invites applications for an Open Rank position of applications will begin November 30, 2005 commensurate with the rank of Professor in the from scholars specializing in Economic Geography and continue until the position is filled. The Uni- Department of Geography and Earth Sciences. with specific research interests in Transport versity of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity, The specialty of the appointee is open, however, Distribution Networks and Logistics. A higher Affirmative Action employer/and educator. applicants with specialties in such areas as urban, priority will be placed on programmatic fit than economic, planning or regional policy will be the faculty rank of the candidate. The successful *NEW YORK, ITHACA 14853. Cornell given priority. applicant will have a record that combines University. Department of City and Regional The appointee will be expected to teach two excellence in publishing and teaching with a Planning. Two Open-Ranked Faculty Positions courses per year, conduct funded research and demonstrated ability to obtain external funding. The Department of City and Regional direct doctoral students. The Department is An interest in applied research and developing Planning at Cornell University seeks to fill two building upon its successful masters program in connections with the regional economic tenure-track faculty positions, with rank to be Geography to develop Ph.D. programs and development community is desirable. The determined based on qualifications. would expect the successful candidate to be an individual selected should be able to teach We seek candidates competent in at least one active participant in this effort and in normal undergraduate and/or graduate courses in at least of the following three areas. (1) Environmental professional service activities. one of the following: Urban Geography, analysis and planning: ecological systems; physical The successful candidate will be a core faculty Economic Geography, or Transport Geography. plan-making; environmental policy for urban, member in the interdisciplinary PhD in Public Geography at UNCG is a doctoral-granting suburban, or rural areas (2) Regional economic Policy, which currently has more than 30 program located in a metropolitan area with a analysis and planning: economic systems; regional students. The Department of Geography and population exceeding one million. Transport and metropolitan development planning; regional logistics has been targeted as one of four major Earth Sciences, where the successful applicant will science and (3) Urbanism and design: theory and research initiatives at the new Joint UNCG – be housed, is currently applying for permission to practice of place-making; interaction of the North Carolina A&T State University Millennium implement a Ph.D. in Geography and Urban built environment with other spheres of social, Campus. Major development projects in the Regional Analysis. The Knight Distinguished political, and economic life. region include the opening of the world’s largest Professorship and the endowment derivatives are Successful candidates should have a Ph.D. in Dell assembly plant in late 2005 and a FedEx for an initial term of five years, renewable for planning, landscape architecture, architecture, Mid-Atlantic hub by 2009. Applicants additional terms. regional science, geography, economics, sociology, should send a statement outlining their The Department, the College of Arts and or another field relevant to the applicant’s current research and teaching experience, a substantive interest. Sciences and the University of North Carolina curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees Cornell University is an equal opportunity, Charlotte are strongly committed to creating and with full contact information. The interview affirmative action educator and employer. maintaining a community in which all students, process will begin November 15th, 2005 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling staff, and faculty can work, learn, and live in an and continue until the position is filled. basis beginning December 31, 2005 until a pool environment of respect and support. Therefore, NOV 05-313-1. of candidates is identified. we value diversity that includes, but is not limited Apply: Keith G. Debbage, Search Committee Please submit a CV, writing sample, letter to ability/disability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, Chair, Department of Geography, P.O. Box 26170, of intent and names and contact information language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC for three references to the address below. socio-economic status. We welcome applications 27402-6170. Email [email protected] Additional NOV 05-331. that help us achieve these goals. information at www.uncg.edu/geo. EEO/AA.

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*NORTH CAROLINA, GREENVILLE 27858- geography courses satisfying our general education vitae, copies of transcripts and three letters of 4353. East Carolina University, Department of requirements, economic geography, and other reference. NOV 05-286. Geography, Brewster A-227. Applications are courses reflective of their research expertise Apply to: Dr. Ronald Isaac, Chair, Geography invited for a tenure-track position in atmospheric in the department’s Community and Urban Department, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, science or climatology at the assistant professor Development track. A teaching and research 45701. Voice 740-593-1138; FAX 740-593- level available August 21, 2006. Competitive interest that would help internationalize our 1139; email [email protected]. salary and teaching load in a progressive departments focus is preferred. An applicant also department with a developing program in able to offer technical courses in either advanced *OHIO, ATHENS 47501 Ohio University. The atmospheric science. In a continuing effort to GIS or Cartography is desired. A Ph.D. at time of Department of Geography invites applications enrich its academic environment and provide appointment is preferred, but ABD candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position equal educational and employment opportunities, will be considered. beginning Fall 2006. The successful candidate the department actively encourages applications The University of North Dakota is an Equal must demonstrate a teaching ability and research from members of all groups underrepresented in Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. expertise in African Geography, and will be higher education. PhD in geography, meteorology, Women and minority applicants are encouraged. expected to teach both undergraduate and or related field is required at the time of Please send a letter discussing your teaching and graduate courses. Other topical specialties such appointment. The successful candidate will research interests and experiences, curriculum as medical geography, environment, and/or demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching vitae, graduate transcripts, and the names, development will be considered an and research. Preference will be given to telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three asset. We seek a scholar who will contribute candidates who can contribute to the continued references by 7 December 2005 (or until position to our existing strengths in Geography and make development of the Center for Geographic is filled) to the address below. OCT 05-229. an interdisciplinary contribution to Ohio Information Science and exhibit a strong potential Apply: Search Committee, Department of University’s African Studies Program, which is a for external funding in support of instructional Geography, Box 9020, University of North National Resource Center (Title VI). Ph.D. in and research programs. Teaching responsibilities Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9020. Geography is required at time of appointment. may include undergraduate and graduate courses Telephone: (701) 777-4246; Fax: (701) 777- The Department of Geography belongs to in synoptic meteorology, climatology, and applied 6195; email: [email protected]. the College of Arts and Science GIS. Other related research and instructional Web site: http://www.und.edu/dept/ (http://www.cas.ohiou.edu). Visit us online at interests could be considered. Appropriate service Geog/mainpage.htm. www.ohio.edu/geography. to the university, community, and profession is The completed application must include a also expected. Screening of applicants will begin *OHIO, ATHENS, 45701, Ohio University, letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of November 7, 2005 and will continue until the Tenure Track, Assistant Professor, PhD. required; transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. position has been filled. Send letter of application beginning Fall 2006. Urban Geographer with Ohio University is an affirmative action/equal that details teaching and research interests, focus on the Environment. We seek a colleague opportunity employer that strives to enhance its curriculum vitae, and arrange for at least three who will enhance our existing undergraduate and ability to develop a diverse faculty. Review of current letters of recommendation to be sent. graduate programs and complement existing applications will begin on December 20, 2005 ECU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action research activities. Topical specialties in this and continue until the position is filled. University that accommodates individuals with Urban Environmental area might include NOV 05-297. disabilities. Individuals requesting a disability environmental justice, urban ecology, or urban Apply: Dr. Ronald Isaac, Chair, Department accommodation should call the ECU Office of sustainability, and the successful applicant must of Geography, Ohio University, Athens, OH Disability Support Services at 252-737-1016 be able to develop an applied GIS course. 45701. Voice 740-593-1138. Fax 740-593-1139. (Voice/TTY/Relay). Proper documentation of Members of the department have a continuing E-mail [email protected]. identity and employability are required at the relationship with the Baltimore Ecosystem Study, time of employment. Official transcript required a NSF-funded Urban Long Term Ecological *OHIO, BOWLING GREEN 43403. Bowling upon employment. NOV 05-274. Research site. The position also supports several Green State University. The Departments of Apply: Dr. Scott Curtis, Chair, Search multidisciplinary initiatives, the Master’s of Geology and Geography, and the Center for Committee. Voice: 252-328-2088. Fax: 252-328- Environmental Studies and International Studies Environmental Programs invite applications for a 6054. E-mail: [email protected], or apply degrees. The Department of Geography tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in online at https://onestop.ecu.edu. Find our belongs to the College of Arts and Science Geospatial Science beginning August 2006. web-site at http://www.ecu.edu/geog. (http://www.cas.ohiou.edu). Visit us online at We are seeking a person with interdisciplinary www.ohio.edu/geography. interests in GIS/Remote Sensing as applied NORTH DAKOTA, GRAND FORKS 58202- Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity/ to areas such as economic development, 9020. University of North Dakota. The Affirmative Action Employer that strives to emergency response & management, environ- Department of Geography seeks an economic enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty. mental monitoring/management, and/or natural geographer with teaching and research interests To be assured of consideration, a completed resource exploration/management/protection. in economic development, regional economies, set of application materials must be received The appointment will be made in one or more of or globalization processes at the rank of Assistant by 15 December 2005 when screening of the the three units, depending on the candidate’s Professor beginning 16 August 2006. The successful applications will begin. A completed application area(s) of expertise. The candidate will candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate includes a letter of application, the curriculum be expected to develop and maintain an

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active, externally-funded research program available at http://www.geography.uc.edu, or by OHIO, KENT 44242. The Department of that emphasizes interdisciplinary work in contacting [email protected]. Geography at Kent State University invites GIS/Remote Sensing. The candidate will also be applications for an Assistant or Associate expected to teach undergraduate and graduate *OHIO, COLUMBUS 43210-1361. The Professor in Geographic Information Technology. courses in one or more of the three units. Salary Ohio State University. Assistant Professor joint Pending final budgetary approval, this position for the position is competitive and commensurate position between Geography and Statistics is expected to begin in August 2006. We are with peer institution levels for rank and position [full-time, tenure-track faculty member]. The interested in candidates who will establish a and in keeping with candidate experience and Departments of Geography and Statistics strong research and teaching program that credentials. The three units have extensive announce the availability of a new tenure-track applies geographic information technology to facilities to support research and teaching in Assistant Professor position in the area of spatial their specialty areas. The successful candidate GIS/Remote Sensing. analysis methods. We wish to hear from individuals must have Ph.D. in Geography or closely related Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. at the with excellent research records and potential for field at time of appointment. A record of external time of employment. Candidates should send a integration to other thematic areas. Applications research funding is an asset. Successful letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements from exceptional individuals will also be candidates will typically teach two courses per of research and teaching interests and goals, and considered at the Associate Professor level. semester, advise and serve on advisory three current letters of recommendation to the In particular, we seek an individual with committees of M.A. and Ph.D. students, pursue address below. NOV 05-308. expertise in spatial statistics, exploratory spatial external research funding, and publish on their Apply: Chair, Faculty Search Committee, data analysis, and GIScience. Substantive research findings. Department of Geography, Bowling Green State interests in the areas of spatial data uncertainty, The Department of Geography at Kent State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403. Finalists urban issues, environmental science, hierarchical/ University represents a wide array of fields in will be required to provide a transcript for the Bayesian spatial statistical modeling, human geography, physical geography, and highest degree. Applications must be postmarked spatial econometrics, geostatistics, and/or spatial Geographic Information Technology. We are by January 2, 2006. Bowling Green State Uni- pattern analysis are desirable. Participation dedicated to excellence in research and teaching. versity is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ in the Department of Statistics' Program in Spa- Facilities include three teaching labs that contain Affirmative Action employer and encourages tial Statistics and Environmental Sciences is over seventy highend PCs and UNIX servers applications from women, minorities, veterans, expected. The successful applicant will hold a equipped with the most up-to-date GIS, remote and persons with disabilities. joint appointment in the Department of sensing and mapping software. Other facilities Geography [75%] and in the Department of include a physical geography lab, and several OHIO, CINCINNATI 45221-0131. University Statistics [25%]. research labs such as the Atmospheric Science of Cincinnati. The Department of Geography A Ph.D. in Geography or a closely related Lab, the Earth Science Research Lab, and invites applicants for a one year visiting Assistant field and a Master's degree (or equivalent) in the Applied Geography Lab. We also promote Professor position beginning September, 2006. The Statistics are required at the time of appointment. collaborations across disciplines within and Department seeks applicants with teaching Demonstrated excellence in teaching and outside the university. Further information /research interests in Economic Geography/ research is also required. Letter of application, on the department can be found at: Location Theory and a regional interest in complete CV, graduate transcripts, statement of http://www.kent.edu/geography. Europe. Strong background in quantitative professional interests and accomplishments, Interested candidates should submit a letter of methods required. PhD required. three letters of reference, and selected papers application including a detailed statement of The Department of Geography offers (published, forthcoming, submitted) should be research interest, an up-to-date curriculum undergraduate and graduate degrees (M.A., sent to the address below. NOV 05-291. vita, evidence of teaching experience, sample Ph.D.), and is an active participant in the Apply: Morton E. O'Kelly, Chair, Department publications and names of three references to the University’s General Education and Globalization of Geography, 154 North Oval Mall, The Ohio address below. OCT 05-253. programs. The successful candidate is expected to State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1361, Apply: Dr. Mandy Munro-Stasiuk, Chair of teach economic and related geography courses, USA, Tel: 614-292-2514; FAX 614-292-6213, the GIT Search Committee, Department of Introductory World Regional (Europe) Geography, e-mail: [email protected]. Geography, Kent State University, Kent, OH and graduate seminars (Location Theory). We seek Department home page http://www.geogra- 44242. Review of applications will begin a candidate committed to research, external phy.ohio-state.edu. December 1, 2005 but applications will be grant activity, and interested in building an For more information on the SSES Program, see accepted until the position is filled. undergraduate and graduate program. OCT 05-232. http://www.stat.ohio-state.edu/~sses/index.html Kent State University is an equal opportunity Apply: Chair, Geography Search Committee, or contact its Director, Noel Cressie employer. Women and minority applicants are Department of Geography, University of ([email protected]). Information on encouraged to apply. Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0131. the Department of Statistics may be found at Include letter outlining research interests and http://www.stat.ohio-state.edu. Review of the *OHIO, TOLEDO 43606. The Department of teaching experience, reprints, and three letters of materials will begin January 9, 2006. To build a Geography and Planning invites applications for a recommendation. Deadline, December 12, 2005. diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages tenure-track appointment starting August, 2006. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal applications from minorities, veterans, women, Assistant Professor. Ph.D. in Geography, Planning, Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. and individuals with disabilities. Flexible work or related discipline required at time of application. Further information about the department is options available. EEO/AA Employer. The successful candidate will play a critical role as

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one of several new faculty appointments involved Apply: Dr. Peter S. Lindquist, Chair, reviewed beginning 15 November, 2004 and in the planning, implementation, research and Department of Geography and Planning, 2801 West will continue until the position is filled. The teaching within a new Ph.D. program in the spatial Bancroft Street. Voice 419-530-4287: Fax 419- Department encourages applications from social sciences; expertise in analysis and modeling 530-7919. Internet: [email protected]. minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. of spatial social science issues is required. The University of Toledo is an Affirmative Geographic Information Science Specialist *OHIO, TOLEDO 43606. The Department of Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. with teaching and research expertise to Geography and Planning invites applications for NOV 05-273-1. complement existing department strengths in a tenure-track appointment starting August, Apply: Dr. Daniel J. Hammel, Search one or more of the following areas: GIS 2006. Open Rank. Ph.D. in Geography, Committee Chair, Department of Geography applications in operations research and Planning, or related discipline required at time of and Planning, 2801 West Bancroft Street. Voice transportation , urban and regional planning, application. The successful candidate will have 419-530-4709: Fax 419-530-7919. Internet: urban/economic geography, environmental plan- the opportunity to participate in the planning, [email protected]. ning, location theory, and regional development. implementation, research and teaching in Candidates with a background in Urban and support of a proposed Ph.D. program in the OKLAHOMA, NORMAN 73019. The Regional Planning are encouraged to apply. The spatial social sciences at The University of Toledo. Department of Geography at the University of successful candidate is expected to have an Geographer or Planner with a strong record Oklahoma invites applications for a tenure-track established record of research and scholarship in of teaching and research expertise in quantitative faculty position at the Assistant or Associate the areas described above, and will be expected methods and spatial statistics to complement Professor level beginning in August, 2006. The to participate in the department’s Geographic existing department strengths in one or more of Department seeks a geographer with expertise in Information Science and Applied Geographics the following areas: GIS, remote sensing, remote sensing as applied to natural hazards, (GISAG) Center in both a research capacity urban/economic geography, urban and regional water resources, environmental modeling, land and in outreach efforts directed at regional devel- planning, environmental planning and regional use/land cover change, climate change, or related opment in Northwest Ohio. development. The successful candidate is expected areas. Ph.D. degree in geography or related field The Department of Geography and Planning to have an established record of research and required at the time of appointment. The has an applied orientation with approximately 40 scholarship in one or more of the areas described successful candidate will have a strong record of MA level graduate students, 40 undergraduate above, and will be expected to participate in the or demonstrate strong potential for effective majors, and a very successful community based department’s Geographic Information Science and teaching, research publication, and ability to internship program. The Department is a member Applied Geographics (GISAG) Center in both a obtain external research funding. of the Association of Collegiate Schools of research capacity and in outreach efforts directed The Department houses the Center for Planning. The Department has an active research at regional development in Northwest Ohio. Spatial Analysis, and the University is an active agenda with external funding exceeding $2.5 The Department of Geography and Planning member of University Consortium of Geographic million in the last two years. The department’s has an applied orientation with approximately 40 Information Science (UCGIS) and offers a wide GISAG Center provides the focus for MA level graduate students, 40 undergraduate range of opportunities for collaborative research interdisciplinary research with other academic majors, and a very successful community based with the National Weather Center Programs, the units that include Sociology and Anthropology, internship program. The Department is a member Oklahoma Climate Survey, the Oklahoma Political Science, Economics, Earth, Ecological of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Biological Survey, and the Oklahoma and Environmental Sciences, Civil and Environ- Planning. The Department has an active research Archaeological Survey. The successful candidate mental Engineering, and Business Administration. agenda with external funding exceeding $2.5 will play a key role in developing research and The University of Toledo is a Carnegie million in the last two years. The department’s teaching programs in collaboration with Research Extensive comprehensive state GISAG Center provides the focus for colleagues in the Department, the Center for institution enrolling approximately 20,000 interdisciplinary research with other academic Spatial Analysis, the National Weather Center, students with an attractive main campus located units that include Earth, Ecological and and other units on campus. Please check the in a suburban setting. The city of Toledo has a Environmental Sciences, Civil and Environmental World Wide Web for additional information rich cultural life including the renowned Toledo Engineering, Economics, Business Administration about the Department (http://geography.ou.edu), Museum of Art, as well as an excellent zoo, and Political Science. the Center for Spatial Analysis symphony orchestra, metropolitan park system, The University of Toledo is a Carnegie (http://www.csa.ou.edu), the National Weather public library system, and science museum. Research Extensive comprehensive state institution Center (http://nwc.ou.edu), and other units. Please send letter of application, curriculum enrolling approximately 20,000 students with an In their letters of application, applicants vitae, and arrange to have at least three letters of attractive main campus located in a suburban should include concise reviews of their teaching reference sent. Application materials will be setting. The city of Toledo has a rich cultural life experience and research accomplishments along reviewed beginning 15 November, 2005 and will including the renowned Toledo Museum of Art, as with statements of how their research plans fit continue until the position is filled. The well as an excellent zoo, symphony orchestra, within the missions and goals of the Department Department encourages applications from metropolitan park system, public library system, and the University. The application package minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. and science museum. should include the applicant’s c.v. and two The University of Toledo is an Affirmative Please send letter of application, curriculum samples of the applicant’s research. Names Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. vitae, and arrange to have at least three letters of and contact information for three referees must NOV 05-272-1. reference sent. Application materials will be be included in the application package. The

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University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity/ selective liberal arts and sciences college in the beginning associate rank in Urban Environmental Affirmative Action Employer. Women and scenic Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania with 18 Problems and Policy. A Ph.D. in sociology or a minorities are encouraged to apply. Review of academic departments and 117 full-time faculty. related social science discipline is required. applications will begin October 21, 2005 and It typically enrolls 1500 students in its regular Candidates should have scholarly interests in one continue until the position is filled. OCT 05-257. session. Founded in 1742, Moravian is the 6th or more of the following areas: geography, Apply: Dr. Fred M. Shelley, Chair, oldest college in the country. Moravian’s proximity environmental racism/classism, regulatory Department of Geography, University of to New York and Philadelphia presents innovation and implementation, sustainability, Oklahoma. Norman, OK 73019. [email protected]. unusual opportunities for professional and globalization, and specific topics like water, energy, cultural enrichment. and food supplies. Strong fieldwork or research *PENNSYLVANIA, BETHLEHEM 18018. experience in the U.S. is necessary; additional Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship in Cultural *PENNSYLVANIA, BLOOMSBURG 17815- expertise outside the U.S. would be welcome. Anthropology or Human Geography. The 1301. The Department of Geography and Work with community organizations would also committee responsible for general education at Geosciences at Bloomsburg University of be valuable. The successful candidate will teach Moravian College—the Learning in Common Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, annually an introductory environmental studies Committee—invites applications for a two-year tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor course from a broad social sciences perspective postdoctoral teaching fellowship in cultural level starting August 2006 (AA# 41-4-128). and undergraduate-level courses on topics drawn anthropology or human geography beginning in The applicant will be required to teach from environmental issues, urban sociological fall 2006 (for more information about the meteorology and GIS. In addition, the candidate theory, comparative urban/suburban studies, curriculum administered by the committee, visit: will be expected to teach sections of urban policy and research methods. The www.moravian.edu/welcome/academic02.htm.) introductory-level geography courses to com- successful candidate will also advise students on The ideal candidate will have a clear commitment plete a 12 contact-hour per semester teaching curricular choices and senior research in the to the liberal arts and a research focus on load. interdisciplinary undergraduate Environmental globalization, development, human migration, Ph.D in geography or related discipline is Studies concentration. One course also should and/or cultural/political ecology within the required. Exceptional candidates near completion serve the curricular needs of the Graduate School context of non-Western cultures. The fellowship of their PhD will be considered provided the of Social Work and Social Research; hence an is aimed at attracting teacher-scholars who intend degree is completed before August 2006. M.S.W is a plus, although not required. to pursue careers at primarily undergraduate The applicant must have a demonstrated ability Please send a letter of application outlining liberal arts institutions. Responsibilities include to work with diverse populations and have a research and teaching interests, a curriculum teaching three courses per semester (based on the strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. vitae, a writing sample, and three current letters candidate’s area of expertise) in the College’s Pre-finalists for this position must communicate of recommendation by December 5, 2005 to the interdisciplinary, general education curriculum-- well and successfully complete an interview and address below. NOV 05-316. which might include first-year writing, or courses teaching demonstration. Recommendation for Apply: Pam Cohen, Interdepartmental that fulfill the “Cultural Values and Global Issues” hiring is needed by the majority of the regular, Secretary, Thomas Library, Bryn Mawr College, and the “Social Impact of Science” course full-time department faculty. 101 North Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA requirements--pursuing scholarship, and working Submit a letter of application, resume, copies 19010. E-mail: [email protected]. actively with students in and outside the classroom. of all official graduate and undergraduate Located in suburban Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr Besides salary and benefits, the fellowship transcripts, and three letters of recommendation College is a highly selective liberal arts college includes funds for travel to professional to the address below. NOV 05-280-1. for women who share an intense intellectual conferences. An earned doctorate by the Apply: Shahalam M.N. Amin, Search commitment, a self-directed and purposeful September 1, 2006 start date is required. Send Committee Chair, Department of Geography vision of their lives, and a desire to make curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and and Geosciences, Bloomsburg University of meaningful contributions to the world. Bryn research interests, preprints and reprints, and Pennsylvania, 400 East Second Street, Mawr comprises an undergraduate college with three letters of recommendation to the address Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1301. Complete 1,200 students, as well as coeducational graduate below. NOV 05-299-1. applications must be received by November 21, schools in some humanities, sciences, and social Apply: Dana S. Dunn, Chair, Learning in 2005 for full consideration. work. The College supports faculty excellence in Common Committee, Moravian College, 1200 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania both teaching and research, and participates in Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018-6650. Review encourages applications from historically consortial programs with the University of of applications will begin on December 1, 2005 under-represented individuals, women, veterans, Pennsylvania, and Haverford and Swarthmore and continue until a successful candidate is and persons with disabilities. AA/EEO employer. Colleges. Bryn Mawr College is an equal- identified. The college is committed to increasing opportunity, affirmative action employer. the diversity of the college community and the *PENNSYLVANIA, BRYN MAWR 19010. Minority candidates and women are especially curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to Environmental Problems and Policy encouraged to apply. that goal are encouraged to identify their The Department of Sociology and the strengths or experiences in this area. Women and Program in Growth and Structure of Cities of *PENNSYLVANIA, SHIPPENSBURG 17257. minorities are encouraged to apply. Moravian Bryn Mawr College invite applications for a new Geography/Earth Science Department seeks a College is an equal opportunity employer. tenure track position at the advanced assistant broadly trained geoscientist/environmental Moravian College (www.moravian.edu) is a (i.e. within 1-2 years of a tenure decision) or geographer whose expertise complements existing

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departmental strengths for a tenure track Assistant specializing in geographic information Geographic Information Science and Physical Professor position beginning August, 2006. science (GIScience). We are interested in Geography. The successful applicant will join a Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and candidates who will further strengthen the dynamic, growing department characterized by graduate courses including introduction to Department of Geography's teaching and strong mutual support, broadly shared interests geology, historical geology, and oceanography, research program. GIScience in the department among faculty, a tradition of internal and external plus additional courses in area of expertise. Please is coordinated through the GeoVISTA Center collaboration, and excellent computational and see www.ship.edu/~geog for a full job description (www.geovista.psu.edu), a departmental GIScience/ laboratory facilities for GIScience and physical and more information. Review of applications Geovisualizaton unit involving five associated geography research. For information about the begins November 15, 2005 and will continue department, see http://web.utk.edu/~utkgeog/. departmental faculty and nine faculty affiliates until position is filled. Qualified candidates The university welcomes and honors people of from departments across the University Park should send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, all races, creeds, cultures, and sexual orientations, campus. Candidates with research expertise in official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and values intellectual curiosity, pursuit of any area of GIScience–theoretical to applied– and three letters of reference to the address knowledge, and academic freedom and integrity. will be considered. A willingness to participate as below. NOV 05-292-1. Send letter of application to the address below. Apply: Dr. William L. Blewett, Chair, an instructor and/or advisor in the online Masters NOV 05-325. Department of Geography and Earth Science, of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) Apply: Dr. Shih-Lung Shaw, Search Committee Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, 1871 Old graduate degree program is desirable Chair, Department of Geography, 304 Burchfiel Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299. Phone: (www.e-education.psu.edu/gis). Excellence in Geography Building, University of Tennessee, (717) 477-1685. Fax: (717) 477-4029. Shippensburg teaching, research, and service is expected, as is Knoxville, TN 37996-0925. Applications should University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. the development of an extramurally funded include a curriculum vitae and a cover letter research program. Applicants should submit: highlighting the applicant’s teaching and *PENNSYLVANIA, UNIVERSITY PARK 1) a letter describing how they would contribute research strengths and experience. Applicants 16802. The Human-Environment Regional to the Department's teaching and research should arrange for at least three letters of Observatory project (HERO) seeks a Research program; 2) a complete curriculum vitae; reference to be sent to the search committee Associate with expertise in human-environment 3) a maximum of five reprints; and 4) the names chair. Review of applications will begin on 1 interactions and climate. The position’s primary and addresses (including e-mail and fax) of three December 2005 and will continue until the responsibilities will be to help HERO team to five referees. Review of applications will begin position is filled. The University of Tennessee members edit a book summarizing the project, October 1, 2005, but applications will be is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section teach a writing-intensive course on climatic 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its accepted until the position is filled. Applications variation and change during Spring 2006, and education and employment programs and services. from women and under represented groups assist with HERO research and administrative are encouraged. OCT 05-248. tasks. Applicants must demonstrate skill in writing. *TEXAS, CANYON 79016. The Department Apply: Dr. Alan H. Taylor, Chair, Search HERO is a collaborative effort aimed at of History, Political Science and Criminal Justice developing infrastructure to facilitate place-based Committee, Department of Geography, of West Texas A&M University invites research on human-environment interactions. The Pennsylvania State University, Job applications for a tenure-track position as The NSF/NOAA-funded project is a collaborative #A-19886, 302 Walker Building, University Park, assistant professor of geography beginning effort of the Geography departments at Penn State, PA 16802; Phone: (814) 865-3433; Fax: (814) August 2006. Ph.D. required by September 1, Clark University, Kansas State University, and the 863-7943; E-mail: [email protected]. Penn State is 2006. The successful applicant must be able to University of Arizona. See http://hero.geog.psu.edu committed to affirmative action, equal teach a variety of courses including: cultural for more information on HERO. opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. geography, world regional geography, and U.S. Ph.D. in Geography or an allied field geography. Send letter of application, current preferred, but ABD or master’s degree considered *TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE 37996-0925. curriculum vitae, copies of official transcripts, depending on experience. Salary for Ph.D. is The University of Tennessee Department of and three recent letters of reference to the $40,000 with full benefits. The position includes Geography invites applications for a new, tenure- address below. NOV 05-323. time and support for personal research track position for an Associate or Assistant Apply: Dr. Elizabeth Morrow Clark, Chair, and writing. The 12-month position starts 1 Professor with expertise in Geographic Geography Search, Department of History, January 2006. Information Science and Physical Geography, Political Science and Criminal Justice, WTAMU Box Please send letter of interest, CV, names of beginning in August 2006. We seek applicants 60807, Canyon, TX 79016. Candidates are invited three referees, and writing samples by email to with active research in GIScience-oriented to visit our web site at http://www.wtamu.edu/ the address below. NOV 05-312. theory and modeling of natural processes and academic/ess/hps/. WTAMU, a Member of the Apply: Brent Yarnal; email: [email protected]. systems. Ph.D. in geography or closely related Texas A&M University System, is an AA/EOE. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, field is required at the time of appointment. Texas law requires that males, age 18 to 25, be equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. Applicants must exhibit a strong commitment to registered with Selective Service. undergraduate and graduate teaching, and PENNSYLVANIA, UNIVERSITY PARK develop and sustain externally-funded research. *TEXAS, COLLEGE STATION 77843-3147. 16802. Tenure track faculty position for an This position will provide an intellectual bridge Texas A&M University. The Department of Assistant or Associate Professor in GIScience between the department’s programs in Geography (http://geog.tamu.edu) invites

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applications for a tenure-track Assistant information sciences (masters and Ph.D.) major, as well as a graduate background with a Professor position in Surficial Processes to programs, but with the possibility of also minimum of eighteen hours in either Geology or begin in September 2006. Appointment at a contributing in other programs including Public Physical Geography. Candidates should forward senior level is possible for an outstanding candidate. Affairs (masters and Ph.D.), Public Policy and a cover letter, vita, proposed research program, We seek a scholar with the ability to enhance the Political Economy (Ph.D.) and Applied Sociology statement of teaching philosophy, and contact department’s existing strengths in geomorphology, (masters). This is an exceptional opportunity for information for three references to the address watershed science, biogeography, climatology an individual energized by a multi-disciplinary below. OCT 05-267. and Quaternary and cryospheric studies. environment to further the development of several Apply: Dr. Thomas McGehee, GIS Search This position is one of six faculty hires in the newly established programs. Committee Chair, Department of Physics/ environmental program initiative within the The School of Social Sciences functions in a Geosciences, MSC 164, Texas A&M University- College of Geosciences. Outstanding opportunities unique interdisciplinary environment without Kingsville, Kingsville, TX 78363. Review of exist for collaboration within geography and departmental units, with a variety of degree applications will begin on Oct. 1, 2005, although with other departments, research units, and programs at the doctoral, masters and applications will be accepted until the position is interdisciplinary initiatives within the College undergraduate levels. A Ph.D. program in filled. Materials needed for a complete application of Geosciences and university (e.g., the departments Geospatial Information Sciences, offered jointly can be found at http://www.tamuk.edu/jobs/ of Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, and by the School of Social Sciences, the Department faculty_positions.htm. EEO/AA/ADA. Geology and Geophysics, the Center for of Geosciences, and the Department of Computer Atmospheric Chemistry and the Environment, Science in the Eric Jonsson School of Engineering *TEXAS, SAN MARCOS 78666-4616. Texas the Watershed Program and the Integrated Ocean and Computer Science, commenced in Fall 2005. State University-San Marcos. Tenure-track, Drilling Program; http://geosciences.tamu.edu). The university is located in the suburbs of north Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2006, with The successful applicant must have a strong Dallas amid one of the largest and most vibrant expertise in Urban Geography. PhD required in commitment to quality teaching at the under- high-technology concentrations in the nation. Geography or closely related field. Demonstrated graduate and graduate levels and supervision of For more information, go to the School’s web site record of excellence in teaching and research undergraduate, M.S. and Ph.D. level research; at: http://www.utdallas.edu/dept/socsci, and the essential. Teaching and research focus must involve and demonstrate the potential to initiate and Program’s web site at: http://www.gis.utdallas.edu. domestic (i.e. U.S.) issues and local/community maintain a vigorous externally-funded research Inquiries regarding the search may be directed applications. The successful candidate will play a program. The Ph.D. is required at time to Dr. Ronald Briggs, Program Director for major role within the Department’s undergraduate of appointment. Geography and Geospatial Science. Nominations and Master’s degree programs. Teaching duties will Candidates should submit a letter of and applications should be sent to the address include courses in urban geography and planning, application, curriculum vitae, and names and below. NOV 05-302. with additional courses selected from political addresses (including e-mail addresses) of three Apply: Academic Search #393, The University geography, economic geography, or location referees to the address below. NOV 05-300-1. of Texas at Dallas, P. O. Box 830688—AD 23, analysis. The department has 29 tenure/tenure- Apply: Dr. Andrew Klein, Search Committee Richardson, TX 75083-0688, and should include track faculty members serving BA, BS, MS, Master Chair. Review of applications will begin on a curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and of Applied Geography, and PhD programs. December 1, 2005 and will continue until the telephone numbers of five references. Indication of Review of applications will begin on December position is filled. Texas A&M University is an sex and ethnicity for affirmative action statistical 12, 2005. Submit a letter of application, curriculum Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. purposes is requested as part of the application but vitae, and the names and contact information The University is dedicated to the goal of building not required. Applications will be accepted until the for three references. Texas State is an equal a culturally diverse and pluralistic community position is filled, with file reviews commencing opportunity educational institution and as such committed to teaching and working in a December 1, 2005. UTD is an AA/EO employer does not discriminate because of race, color, creed multicultural environment. We strongly encourage and strongly encourages applications from or religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or applications from women, underrepresented candidates who would enhance the diversity of mental handicaps, or status as a disabled or ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities. the university’s faculty and administration. Vietnam era veteran. Texas State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. Texas State *TEXAS, DALLAS 75083. Faculty Position for TEXAS, KINGSVILLE 78363. GIS/Remote University-San Marcos is a member of the Texas Human Geographer/Demographer With Sensing, Texas A&M University-Kingsville. State University System. NOV 05-345. Geospatial Analytic Skills. The Department of Physics/Geosciences has Apply: Dr. Philip W. Suckling, Professor and The University of Texas at Dallas invites a tenure-track opening at the assistant or Chair, Department of Geography. Voice: 512-245- applications for a tenure track position from associate professor level for a GIS/Remote 2170. Fax: 512-245-8353. E-mail: [email protected]. persons specializing in human geography/ Sensing expert. Candidates must be ABD from a demography, with the ability to apply geospatial regionally accredited institution in Geology, *WASHINGTON, ELLENSBURG 98926. analytic techniques. Rank is open, salary is Physical Geography, or a related field, with a Central Washington University. competitive. Candidates need a Ph.D. degree and Ph.D. preferred. A demonstrated ability to obtain Assistant Professor. The Geography and a strong record of teaching, research and public external funding via grants and contracts is Land Studies Department, a medium-sized service, or the potential to develop such a record. also required. 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Environmental Geographer beginning mid- starting Fall, 2006. Salary: Commensurate with Apply: Professor William Miller, Chair, September 2006. The successful candidate will qualifications and experience. Ph.D. required at Division of the Social Sciences, Carthage have teaching and research interests in human time of appointment. The Department seeks a College, 2001 Alford Park Drive, Kenosha, use of the environment, especially related to physical geographer, broadly trained with interest WI 53140 E-mail: [email protected]. Hispanic American issues and/or Latin America. in environment and regional (e.g., Asia, Latin Voice: 262-551-5844 Fax: 262-551-6208. Expertise is also expected in the geotechniques America). A record of quality teaching and necessary to study such issues. Teaching respon- strong research agenda required; willingness to *WISCONSIN, MADISON 53706. University sibilities will include introductory environmental collaborate and include students in their research of Wisconsin-Madison. Assistant Professor of geography and world regional geography, efforts is desirable. To apply submit a letter of Geography, tenure-track position in GIScience. advanced courses in candidate's specialty area, interest, curriculum vita, transcripts, and three Duties include developing a strong program of Hispanic American issues and/or Latin America, letters of recommendation to the address below. research and publication, teaching undergraduate geotechniques, and a team-taught Resource OCT 05-233. and graduate courses, and actively contributing Management graduate course. The successful Apply: Professor Larry G. Jarrett, Chair, to our graduate programs in Cartography and candidate is also expected to actively mentor Department of Geography, Marshall University, GIS (including the GIS certificate). Preference Geography undergraduates and Resource Huntington, West Virginia 25755. Initial review will be given to broadly trained applicants. Nine- Management graduate students. of applications December 1 until position is month, academic year position starting August Qualifications:1) PhD in Geography or closely filled. Position available: August 2006. 28, 2006. For more information on Geography at allied discipline; 2) environmental geography Marshall University is an AA/EEO institution; UW-Madison, see http://www.geography.wisc.edu/. background; 3) Hispanic American and/or Latin minorities and women are especially encouraged To apply for this position, send a letter America expertise; and 4) appropriate geotech- to apply. describing research and teaching interests, a niques. The department values dynamic appli- CV, and no more than three examples of cants who: 1) have teaching and research inter- WISCONSIN, KENOSHA 53140. Carthage publications to the address below. Ph.D. is ests aimed at environmental/social justice or College invites applications for a tenure-track required at the time of appointment. Please political ecologies associated with Hispanics in Assistant or Associate Professor of Geography arrange to have three letters of reference Western North America; 2) are committed to specializing in GIScience Applications. submitted by the application deadline. high quality teaching; 3) exhibit ability and The successful candidate will enhance the Applications arriving after the deadline cannot be desire to enhance student speaking, critical current GIS program and will join in teaching a guaranteed consideration. NOV 05-303-1. thinking, and writing skills; 4) involve full range of GIS courses. The ideal candidate Apply: Prof. A-Xing Zhu, Recruitment undergraduates and graduates in their research; will also be able to teach introductory and Committee Chair, Department of Geography, and 5) demonstrate potential for securing advanced courses in Geography or another University of Wisconsin-Madison, 160 Science grant/contract funding. specialty, and participate in the College's Hall, 550 N. Park St., Madison, WI 53706-1491. To apply, send letter of application, vita, and core curriculum Heritage program. A strong Tel: 1-608-262-2138, Email: [email protected]. the names, telephone numbers and addresses commitment to the liberal arts tradition and Application deadline: November 25, 2005. (email and postal) of three referees to the address undergraduate research activities is essential. A The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an below. NOV 05-342. broad range of subspecialties in GIScience and Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply: Search Committee, Geography and Geography is welcome. The position will begin Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Land Studies Department, Central Washington in August 2006 and applicants should have a Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, University, 400 East University Way, Ellensburg, completed Ph.D. at the time of appointment. information regarding the applicants must WA 98926-7420. Screening begins 10 January Founded in 1847, Carthage is located on the be released upon request. Finalists cannot be 2006 and continues until suitable candidate shore of Lake Michigan, midway between guaranteed confidentiality. is selected. Milwaukee and Chicago and offers quick urban The Geography and Land Studies access from the relaxed environment of a small *WISCONSIN, MARSHFIELD 54449-3310. Department supports the general education city. The Carthage curriculum is designed to pro- University of Wisconsin College - Marshfield/ program, Geography majors and minors, mote critical thinking while challenging Wood County, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies program, Asian Studies students to express themselves effectively Geology. Tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach program, Latin American Studies program, and through a variety of media. More information on a UW campus with a strong freshman- the Resource Management graduate program. is available on the College website sophomore general education liberal arts curriculum, For more information see the Geography (http://www.carthage.edu). starting January 2006. Ph.D. in geography and Land Studies Department's webpage: Review of applications will begin immediately required. Position may entail some on-line http://www.cwu.edu/~geograph/. and will continue in until the position is filled. education. Responsibilities: Teach a mix of lab and CWU is an AA/EOE/Title IX Institution. Applicants should send a cover letter outlining non-lab courses in introductory physical and human For further information about CWU see their teaching philosophy and research interests, geography, conservation, and environmental www.cwu.edu. the names, addresses and phone numbers of three hazards. Application: E-mail only (no zip files): letter references, curriculum vitae and other supporting of interest, vita, unofficial copy of transcripts, WEST VIRGINIA, HUNTINGTON, 25755. documents (e.g. teaching evaluations, course statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of Marshall University. syllabi, example assignments, etc.) to the address teaching effectiveness, and the names of three Tenure-track Assistant Professor position below. OCT 05-240. referees to the address below. NOV 05-306-1.

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Apply: [email protected], Keith Mont- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) invites All qualified candidates are encouraged to gomery, Chair, Department of Geography and applications for the Mendenhall Postdoctoral apply; however Canadians and permanent Geology, UW Colleges, (715-261-6287). Research Fellowship Program for Fiscal Year residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser Deadline: 1 December 2005. The UW Colleges 2007. The Mendenhall Program provides oppor- University is committed to the principle of equi- is an affirmative action/equal opportunity tunities to conduct research in association with ty in employment and offers equal opportunities employer and encourages women, members of selected members of the USGS professional staff. to qualified women and men, including visible minority groups, and veterans to apply. Through this Program the USGS will acquire minorities, aboriginal people and persons with current expertise in science to assist in disabilities. The position is subject to final WISCONSIN, PLATTEVILLE 53818. The implementation of the science strategy of its budgetary approval. University of Wisconsin-Platteville Geography programs. Fiscal Year 2007 begins in October 2006. Program is seeking to fill a tenure track faculty Opportunities for research are available in a CANADA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BURNABY position to begin in August, 2006. We wish to wide range of topics. The postdoctoral fellowships V5A 1S6. Simon Fraser University, Department hire a broadly trained Human Geographer to are 2-year appointments. The closing date for of Geography, Hydrologist. join our program at the Assistant Professor level. applications is December 1, 2005. Appointments The Department of Geography at Simon The person occupying this position must teach will start October 2006 or later, depending on Fraser University invites applications for a tenure an introductory course in World Regional Geog- availability of funds. A description of the program, track faculty appointment in field-based raphy every semester, as well as advanced cours- research opportunities, and the application process surface-water hydrology. The appointment will es in Human Geography with a specialization in are available at http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc. be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will Economic, Environmental or Political Geography. The U.S. Geological Survey is an equal begin September 1, 2006. A person with a Regional Specialization is opportunity employer. Applicants must have completed a PhD by desirable. We have a strong tradition of providing SEP 05-177-3. the time of appointment and should demonstrate field experiences for our students, and the program a clear promise of excellence in research as well environment also fosters undergraduate research; INTERNATIONAL as effectiveness in teaching at the undergraduate the ideal candidate will plan to continue in those and graduate levels. In addition to their area traditions. A Ph.D. in Geography is required by CANADA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BURNABY of specialty, the successful candidate also the time of employment. We seek outstanding V5A 1S6. Simon Fraser University, Department will be expected to instruct in other courses teachers, so we also require some college-level of Geography, Health Geographer. in the Physical Geography Program. The teaching experience and a demonstrated The Department of Geography at Simon appointee will be responsible for establishing commitment to teaching excellence and Fraser University invites applications for a tenure- an externally funded research program in innovation. In addition we assume that the person track faculty appointment in the field of Human surface-water hydrology. in this position will maintain an active Geography. Our priority is for a candidate with Applicants should forward a curriculum vitae, research program. interests in the socio-spatial inequalities of health statement of research interests and career goals, Candidates should forward a letter of at local, national and/or international scales. and reprint or sample of research writing to the application, statement of teaching philosophy, The appointment will be at the rank of address below. OCT 05-228. current vita, letters of support from three Assistant Professor and will begin September 1, Apply: Dr. Ted Hickin, Chair, Department of references, and academic transcripts to the 2006. Applicants must have completed a PhD by Geography, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, address below. OCT 05-234. the time of appointment and should demonstrate British Columbia, Canada V5A 1S6. They should Apply: Dr. Richard Waugh, Chair, Search a clear promise of excellence in research as well also arrange for three confidential letters of and Screen Committee, Department of Social as effectiveness in teaching at undergraduate and reference to be sent to the Chair under separate Sciences/Geography, 1 University Plaza, graduate levels. In addition to their area of cover. Review of applications will commence on Platteville, WI 53818. Review of applications specialty, the successful candidate also will be November 21, 2005. For additional information will begin on December 1. We strongly discour- expected to instruct in other courses in the please see www.sfu.ca/geography. age email applications. Geography Program. The appointee will be All qualified candidates are encouraged to The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, an responsible for establishing an externally funded apply; however Canadians and permanent residents equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, research program. will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is seeks to build a diverse faculty and staff and Applicants should forward a curriculum vitae, committed to the principle of equity in employment encourages applications from women and statement of research interests and career goals, and offers equal opportunities to qualified persons of color. The candidate should have and reprint or sample of research writing to the women and men, including visible minorities, demonstrated commitment to or experience with address below. OCT 05-227. aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. diverse populations. The names of nominees and Apply: Dr. Ted Hickin, Chair, Department of The position is subject to final budgetary approval. applicants who have not requested in writing that Geography, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, their identities be kept confidential, and of all British Columbia, Canada V5A 1S6. They should *CANADA, ONTARIO, LONDON. CRC Tier finalists, will be released upon request. also arrange for three confidential letters of II Health Geographer. reference to be sent to the Chair under separate The University of Western Ontario is seeking NATIONWIDE. U.S. Geological Survey cover. Review of applications will commence on to fill a Canada Research Chair (CRC) position Mendenhall Postdoctoral Research Fellowship October 17, 2005. For additional information (SSHRC, Tier II), and invites nominations and Program please see www.sfu.ca/geography. applications in the area of Health Geography.

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Information on the CRC program can be CANADA, ONTARIO, LONDON N6A 5C2. *CANADA, ONTARIO, ST. CATHARINES. obtained at: http://www.chairs.gc.ca/ . Our ideal Development Geographer. Brock University, Department of Geography. CRC nomination will be social scientist of The Department of Geography at The The Department of Geography at Brock outstanding potential in the study of the broad University of Western Ontario is seeking a faculty University invites applications for a probationary determinants of health. Ideally, the candidate will member at the rank of Assistant Professor (proba- tenure-track appointment in human geography, have a PhD in geography, and will complement tionary) or Associate Professor (probationary or with specialization in urban/rural planning or existing departmental interests in one or more tenured) in the area of Development Geography. urban social geography preferably with an inter- of the following areas: water, hazards and envi- We seek an outstanding individual with national perspective. The appointment will be at ronment, urban studies, international demonstrated commitment to excellence in the rank of Assistant Professor, effective July 1, development or geographic information science. research and teaching. The candidate must have 2006 and subject to final budgetary approval. A We seek an outstanding individual with a PhD and a strong record of scholarly activity. recently completed Ph.D. in Geography or a demonstrated commitment to excellence in The candidate should be capable of supervising related discipline is preferred, although applicants research and teaching. graduate student research, teaching graduate and without a completed Ph.D. will be considered The candidate must have a PhD and a very undergraduate students, and conducting research for an appointment at the rank of Lecturer. The strong record of scholarly activity including a on international development. successful candidate will be expected to be proven record of successful research on health Candidates who can complement engaged in independent research and scholarly geography. The candidate should also have a Departmental and Faculty strengths in urban activity, to demonstrate teaching competency, to very strong record of obtaining external funding studies, water, health, population and migration, supervise individual students, to participate in the for their research. The candidate should be capa- economic development, and natural hazards and affairs of the department and to contribute to the ble of supervising graduate student research, and environment are particularly encouraged to department’s human geography program. teaching graduate and undergraduate students. apply. Regional specialization is open to any area Applicants should submit by November 15, 2005 The appointment will be made at the rank of of Asia, Africa, or Latin America and the a letter of application outlining teaching and Assistant (probationary) or Associate (probationary Caribbean. Working relationships with research interests, curriculum vitae, three or tenured). The appointment will begin no later than July organizations in relevant fields is also desirable. confidential letters of reference, and two 1, 2007 although it may be possible to The appointment will be effective July 1, reprints/preprints of published work to the accommodate an earlier start date. The 2006. The appointment is subject to final address below. NOV 05-296-1. appointment is conditional upon the candidate budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate Apply: Dr. Tony Shaw, Chair, Department of receiving a Canada Research Chair. Salary will be with experience. Further information about Geography, Brock University, St. Catharines, commensurate with experience. Further the Department may be found at: Ontario, Canada, L2S 3A1 (Fax: 905-688-6369; information about the Department may be found http://geography.ssc.uwo.ca e-mail [email protected]). All qualified at: http://geography.ssc.uwo.ca. Applications, including a statement of research candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Applications, including a statement of and teaching interests, current curriculum vitae Canadians and permanent residents will be given research and teaching interests, current and the names and addresses of three referees, priority. Brock University is committed to a curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of together with their e-mail, fax and telephone positive action policy aimed at reducing gender three referees, together with their e-mail, fax and numbers, should be sent to the address below. imbalance in faculty; qualified women and men telephone numbers, should be sent to the address OCT 05-235. are equally encouraged to apply. More below. NOV 05-347. Apply: Prof. Dan Shrubsole, Chair, information on Brock University and the Apply: Prof. Dan Shrubsole, Chair, Department Department of Geography, Social Science Geography Department can be found on the of Geography, Social Science Centre, The Centre, The University of Western Ontario, University’s website: www.Brocku.ca/. University of Western Ontario, London, London, Ontario, N6A 5C2, Canada. Tel: (519) Ontario, N6A 5C2, Canada. Tel: (519) 661- 661-3126; Fax: (519) 661-3750. E-mail: *CANADA, ONTARIO, TORONTO M5S 3126; Fax: (519) 661-3750. E-mail: [email protected]. 3G3. Department of Geography & [email protected]. Closing date: November 30, 2005 or until Program in Planning, Faculty of Arts and Closing date: December 31, 2005 or until Science, University of Toronto, 100 St. George position is filled. E-mailed applications will position is filled. E-mailed applications will not Street, Rm. 5047, Sidney Smith Hall, Toronto, not be accepted. This position is subject to be accepted. Ontario M5S 3G3. budgetary approval. Positions are subject to budget approval. The Department of Geography and Program in Applicants should have fluent written and oral Applicants should have fluent written and oral Planning, University of Toronto, invites communication skills in English. All qualified communication skills in English. All qualified applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the candidates are encouraged to apply; however, candidates are encouraged to apply; however, field of Historical Geography. The ideal Canadians and permanent residents will be given Canadians and permanent residents will be given candidate would complement the department’s priority. The University of Western Ontario is priority. The University of Western Ontario is considerable strength in areas of environmental, committed to employment equity and welcomes committed to employment equity and welcomes urban-economic, and socio-cultural geography. applications from all qualified women and men, applications from all qualified women and men, The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant including visible minorities, aboriginal people including visible minorities, aboriginal people Professor and will begin on July 1, 2006. Salary to be and persons with disabilities. and persons with disabilities. commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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The appointee would be expected to and undergraduate teaching. The successful and/or sea ice change; vegetation dynamics; contribute to graduate teaching and supervision candidate will be expected to have developed water, river systems, floods, and drought; soil and and undergraduate teaching. The successful an internationally recognized and externally mineral resource assessment; and land cover candidate will be expected to develop an exter- funded research program. The successful change. However, outstanding applicants with an nally funded research program. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in geography or a interest in any aspect of biophysical processes candidate must have a Ph.D. in geography or a closely related discipline, as well as an will be considered. A PhD is required at the time closely related discipline, an established record established record of excellence in scholarly of appointment. Strong preference will be given of high quality scholarly research and publica- research and publication, and a demonstrated to applicants who are able to supervise doctoral tion, and a demonstrated commitment to commitment to excellence in teaching. students in our graduate field of biophysical excellence in teaching. Additional information on Additional information on the Department can processes immediately. The undergraduate the Department can be obtained through the World be obtained through the World Wide Web teaching load for this position will include Wide Web at http://www.geog.utoronto.ca/. at http://www.geog.utoronto.ca/. courses in remote sensing, geoinformatics and Please send applications to the address below. Please send applications to the address below. physical geography. We seek an individual who NOV 05-310-1. NOV 05-307. will develop a vigorous research program in an Apply: Professor Joseph R. Desloges, Chair, Apply: Professor Joseph R. Desloges, Chair, interdisciplinary environment and can Department of Geography and Program in Department of Geography and Program in demonstrate a commitment to high-quality Planning, University of Toronto, 100 St. George Planning, University of Toronto, 100 St. George undergraduate and graduate teaching. Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3G3. Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3G3. The position, to commence July 1, 2006, is Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a subject to budgetary approval. statement outlining current and future research statement outlining current and future research York University is an Affirmative Action interests, examples of publications, and materials interests, examples of publications, and materials Employer. The Affirmative Action Program relevant to teaching experience. Applicants relevant to teaching experience. Applicants can be found on York’s website at should also ask three referees to write letters should also ask three referees to write letters http://www.yorku.ca/acadjobs/index.htm , or a directly to Professor Desloges. Materials must be directly to Professor Desloges. Materials must be copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative received by November 15, 2005 (no e-mail received by January 10, 2006 (no e-mail action office at 416-736-5713. applications will be accepted) applications will be accepted). The University of Toronto is strongly The University of Toronto is strongly All qualified candidates are encouraged to committed to diversity within its community and committed to diversity within its community and apply; however, Canadian citizens and Perma- especially welcomes applications from visible especially welcomes applications from visible nent Residents will be given priority. minority group members, women, Aboriginal minority group members, women, Aboriginal Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, persons, persons with disabilities, members of persons, persons with disabilities, members of statement of research interests and selected sexual minority groups, and others who may sexual minority groups, and others who may publications, and arrange to have three letters of contribute to the further diversification of ideas. contribute to the further diversification of ideas. reference sent to the address below. We offer opportunities to work in many We offer opportunities to work in many NOV 05-269. collaborative programs, including Aboriginal, collaborative programs, including Aboriginal, Apply: Professor Patricia K. Wood, Chair, Canadian, environmental, ethno-cultural, sexual Canadian, environmental, ethno-cultural, sexual Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts, N418 diversity, gender and women's studies. The diversity, gender and women's studies. The Ross Building, York University 4700 Keele University of Toronto offers the opportunity to University of Toronto offers the opportunity to Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3; teach, conduct research and live in one of the teach, conduct research and live in one of the phone 416-736-5107, fax 416-736-5988. most diverse cities in the world. most diverse cities in the world. Deadline: January 2, 2006. All qualified candidates are encouraged to All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent resi- apply; however, Canadians and permanent CANADA, ONTARIO, TORONTO M3J 1P3. dents will be given priority. residents will be given priority. The Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts, York University invites applications for a *CANADA, ONTARIO, TORONTO. The *CANADA, ONTARIO, TORONTO. York full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Department of Geography and Program in University – Faculty of Arts - The Department of Professor level in Urban Social Geography. The Planning, University of Toronto, invites Geography invites applications for a full-time Department seeks a scholar engaged in critical applications for a tenure-stream appointment in tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor work on the city, with expertise in diversity the field of Human Geography. The department level. The Department seeks a specialist in issues. Preference will be given to those with is seeking candidates with expertise in the Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics, with a research interests in post-1945 Canada. Research geographies of migration and transnationalism. background in Physical Geography. Preference interests in any of housing, planning, health, The appointment will be at the rank of Associate/ will be given to those who take a critical environment, immigration, Aboriginal peoples, Full Professor and will begin on July 1, 2006. approach to the use of remote sensing and LGBT communities and/or citizenship are Salary to be commensurate with qualifications geoinformatics. Remote sensing applications of desirable. However, the Department welcomes and experience. particular interest to the department relate to applications from outstanding candidates The appointee would be expected to surface process modeling, resource analysis, and working in any area of Urban Social Geography. contribute to graduate teaching and supervision environmental change, including snow cover A PhD is required at the time of appointment and

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preference will be given to applicants who are Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, community. The University especially welcomes able to supervise graduate students immediately. statement of research interests and selected applications from visible minority group We seek an individual who will develop a publications, and arrange to have three letters of members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons vigorous research program in an interdisciplinary reference sent to the address below. OCT 05-225. with disabilities, members of sexual minority environment and can demonstrate a commitment Apply: Professor Patricia K. Wood, Chair, groups, and others who may contribute to the to high-quality undergraduate and Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts, N418 further diversification of ideas. graduate teaching. Ross Building, York University 4700 Keele The deadline for submission of applications is The position, to commence July 1, 2006, is Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3; November 15, 2005. Candidates should send a subject to budgetary approval. phone 416-736-5107, fax 416-736-5988. current Curriculum Vitae, brief statements of York University is an Affirmative Action Deadline: November 4, 2005. teaching specializations and research interests, Employer. The Affirmative Action Program copies of selected reprints to the address below. can be found on York’s website at CANADA, ONTARIO, TORONTO. The Applicants should also ask three referees to send http://www.yorku.ca/acadjobs/index.htm, or a Department of Geography, University of Toronto letters of recommendation under separate cover. copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative at Mississauga, invites applications for a tenure- All correspondence should be sent to the address action office at 416-736-5713. stream Assistant Professor position in physical below. OCT 05-246. All qualified candidates are encouraged geography with a specialization in soil processes. Apply: Brian Branfireun, Chair, Department to apply; however, Canadian citizens and The Department is seeking a candidate who takes of Geography, University of Toronto at Permanent Residents will be given priority. an interdisciplinary approach to studying the role Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, of soils in landscape biogeochemistry and/or ONT L5L 1C6, Canada. statement of research interests and selected landscape ecology. The successful candidate will Please note that no e-mail applications will publications, and arrange to have three letters of join a Geography Department with existing be accepted. reference sent to the address below. OCT 05-224. strengths in hydrology, biogeography, modeling, Apply: Professor Patricia K. Wood, Chair, and remote sensing/GIS. The candidate is *CANADA, QUEBEC, MONTREAL H3C Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts, N418 expected to take up the position on July 1, 2006. 3J7. As part of its research and training axis in Ross Building, York University 4700 Keele The appointment is at the University of geographic information sciences, the Département Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3; Toronto at Mississauga (UTM), which has a de géographie of the Université de Montréal phone 416-736-5107, fax 416-736-5988. strong interdisciplinary commitment, a solicits candidates for a tenure track position at Deadline: November 4, 2005. multicultural student body, and a modern, the assistant professor or early associate spacious campus, where the appointee will be professor level, effective June 1st 2006 or after CANADA, ONTARIO, TORONTO M3J 1P3. expected to develop an externally funded (subject to budgetary approval. The Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts, research program. The Department is particularly interested in York University invites applications for a The successful candidate will have a graduate candidates with a solid expertise in one of the full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant appointment in the Department of Geography following areas: spatio-temporal analysis, Professor level. The Department seeks a and Program in Planning, University of geovisualization or modelling. The candidate Biogeographer/Ecologist with demonstrated Toronto. Strong participation in the UTM must demonstrate a high potential for integration expertise and research interests in contemporary Geography and Environment undergraduate within the research and training activities of ecological processes. Interests in the areas of soil programs, as well as in the graduate program of the Department in environmental studies. An and vegetation dynamics and nutrient cycling the Department of Geography and Planning, expertise in cartography, statistics or in remote is expected. sensing is an asset. The candidate must be able processes are preferred. A PhD is required at the The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in to teach at all three levels of the curriculum, time of appointment and preference will be given Geography or a related discipline, demonstrated supervise graduate students, develop an original to applicants who are able to supervise doctoral potential for high quality scholarly research world class research program and attract funding students immediately. We seek an individual who and publication, and a commitment to from external sources. will develop a vigorous research program in excellence in teaching. Additional information Applicants must possess a PhD in Geography an interdisciplinary environment and can on the Department can be obtained or in a related discipline and demonstrate demonstrate a commitment to high-quality online at http://geog.utm.utoronto.ca/ and excellent abilities for teaching and research. At undergraduate and graduate teaching. http://www.geog.utoronto.ca. Any inquiries the Université de Montréal, lectures are given in The position, to commence July 1, 2006, is about the application should be sent to the French and a good grasp of the language is subject to budgetary approval. Department Chair, Prof. Brian Branfireun, at required. The Université provides courses for York University is an Affirmative Action [email protected]. newly appointed professors who wish to improve Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be The University of Toronto is fully committed their abilities to speak French. For more information found on York’s website at http://www.yorku.ca/ to academic excellence and welcomes concerning the activities of the Département acadjobs/index.htm, or a copy can be obtained by applications from all qualified individuals. All de géographie, please see our web site at: calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; www.geog.umontreal.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to however, Canadian and permanent residents will The Université de Montréal offers a apply; however, Canadian citizens and be given priority. The University of Toronto is competitive salary and a complete range of Permanent Residents will be given priority. strongly committed to diversity within its fringe benefits.

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Interested persons must send, no later than Further information about the Department can be Designated Groups (women, Aboriginal people, January 16th 2006, an application package found at http://www.usask.ca/geography. people with disabilities and visible minorities) are including a curriculum vitae, a detailed The Department of Geography is engaged encouraged to self-identify in the applications. description of their research program (2-3 with several specialized research units including Candidates should send a cover letter, full pages), reprints of their most important research SPHERU (Saskatchewan Population curriculum vitae, a statement of research and contributions and arrange for three referees to Health Evaluation Research Unit) and CUISR teaching interests, and ensure letters are received send a letter of recommendation. Submissions by (Community University Institute for Social from at least three referees by December 30, email will not be accepted. The complete Research) in innovative, community-based 2005. All materials should be directed to the package must be sent to the following address. research. The Department is developing an address below. OCT 05-251. NOV 05-337. excellent research reputation and all of its human Apply: Dr. O. W. Archibold, Head, Department Apply: François Courchesne, Directeur, geography faculty members maintain Tri-Council of Geography, University of Saskatchewan, Département de géographie, Université de funding support. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7N 5A5. Montréal, C.P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville, The University of Saskatchewan has recently Phone: 306-966-5656. Fax: 306-966-5680 Montréal (QC), Canada H3C 3J7. Telephone : completed an integrated planning exercise which Electronic applications will not be accepted. (514) 343-8012. Fax: (514) 343-8008. E-mail: identified a number of priority areas for future franç[email protected]. development. The Department of Geography is *KOREA, SEOUL. The Department of Geography In accordance with Canadian immigration well situated to support a number of these at Seoul National University, Korea invites requirements, priority will be given to Canadian including health and social issues, environment, applications for one tenure-track position in citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The Aboriginal research, and public policy. New Urban Geography. The appointee would be Université de Montréal is involved in a program appointments are expected to contribute expected to teach undergraduate and graduate that promotes equal work opportunities for substantially to one or more of the priority areas courses in either English or Korean. The position women as well as for ethnic and visible of the University and to complement the existing will start from September 2006. Candidates must minorities, aboriginals and the handicapped. strengths of the Department. hold a Ph.D. Rank and salary are commensurate The selection process of the Université de Applicants for the Urban position are asked to with qualifications and experience. The complete Montréal gives access to submitted files to all indicate how they could support the Department's vacancy announcement with specific application regular professors of the Department unless the undergraduate Planning specialty which is offered procedures and form is available on the candidate explicitly states that access to the file through the RUD (Regional and Urban Develop- Department website at www.geog.snu.ac.kr, or should be limited to the selection committee in ment) programme. RUD has strong ties with the by contacting the department chair, Professor her or his covering letter. In all cases this City of Saskatoon Planning Department and Wookung Huh. Email: [email protected]. Phone: restriction on accessibility will be lifted if the membership (or eligibility for membership) in +82-2-880-6450. All application materials should candidate is invited for an interview. the Canadian Institute of Planners would be an be submitted to the address below, during asset, as would the ability to support ongoing February 13th through February 27th, 2006. CANADA, SASKATCHEWAN, SASKATOON, scholarship concerning aboriginal people in NOV 05-348. S7N 5A5. Two tenure-track positions in urban places. The Department wishes to sustain Apply to: Administration office, College of Human Geography and expand its activity in Health Geography. Social Sciences, Seoul National University, The Department of Geography at the Presently, members of the Department are Shillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, Korea (zip University of Saskatchewan seeks two promising investigating spatial patterns in selected health code: 151-746; phone: +82-2-880-6306). young scholars for tenure-track positions at the parameters in collaboration with colleagues in rank of Assistant Professor. The appointments the College of Medicine. A proposed School of *MEXICO, MEXICO CITY. The National will be made in Human Geography to support Environmental Studies may provide additional Autonomus University of México (UNAM). research and teaching in the general areas of opportunities for Health research related to The Institute of Geography at UNAM invites Urban and Health studies. Both appointments environmental determinates and change. A variety applications for the following position: Social/ will begin July 1, 2006. of institutional opportunities currently exist for Economic Geographer with demonstrated The Department of Geography is a vibrant research on health in urban and rural settings, expertise in the area of environment at the academic department committed to excellence in as well as in aboriginal communities. Associate Researcher level. Ph. D. required at the teaching and research. The department is home Applicants should have a PhD in Geography time of appointment. A postdoctoral stay or pre- to two Canada Research Chairs; one in Human (or a cognate field), teaching experience and a vious publications is a necessity. The successful Geography entitled "Identity and Diversity: the clear potential for outstanding scholarship candidate is expected to be effective in teaching at Aboriginal Experience" and one in Physical demonstrated through published work. The suc- graduate or undergraduate level, to demonstrate Geography entitled “Water Resources and cessful candidate will have both junior and senior professional achievement and growth through Climate Change.” The Department of Geography level teaching responsibilities and is expected to continued research and publication, and to engage offers B.A. and B.Sc. undergraduate programs, develop an externally funded research program in obtaining external funding for individual participates in a co-op internship program, and is that embraces graduate student supervision. and/or collaborative research. All applications will a strong contributor to several interdisciplinary All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; be considered until position is filled. Send letter of programs delivered in collaboration with other however, Canadians and permanent residents will be application describing research and teaching Departments. It also maintains a vigorous graduate given priority. The University of Saskatchewan is interests, vitae, and names and addresses of three ref- program offering M.A., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. committed to Employment Equity. Members of erences. UNAM is an equal opportunity employer.

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The Institute of Geography-UNAM specializing in human geography (urban geography Apply: Department Chair, Department of (www.igeograf.unam.mx) is the biggest and most preferred) OR environmental geography beginning Geography Education, Seoul National University, important center for geographical research in August 1, 2006. Candidates should have a Ph.D. #56-1 Sillim-Dong, Gwanak-Gu, Seoul 151-748, Mexico. Additional information and applications in Geography; have some proficiency in GIS; South Korea. For a preliminary consideration, should be sent to the address below. NOV 05-298. have strong written and verbal communication applicants should submit curriculum vitae Apply: Dr. Adrián G. Aguilar, Director, skills in English. Teaching responsibilities are two (including a full list of publications), personal Institute of Geography, UNAM Tel. +52-55-5622- courses per semester. Annual salary ranges US$ statement (introducing major achievements and 4341; fax +52-55-5616-2145; e-mail: a 35,000~45,000, commensurate with qualifications awards), and proposal of research and education [email protected]. and experience. The University would provide (including academic goals and research plans), accommodation with reasonable payment. Before no later than February 14, 2006. Other materials *SOUTH KOREA, SEOUL. Seoul National submitting a formal application, prospective such as copies of publications, transcripts, career University. Department of Geography Education candidates are strongly encouraged to contact certificates, and recommendation letters will invites applications for a two-year full-time Professor Sang-Il Lee for further information be subsequently asked to be submitted when instructor or a three-year assistant professor ([email protected]). NOV 05-305. candidates are qualified in the preliminary stage. New Members

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Nancy Freeman Dow and to maintain the collection as a teach- months he was Chair of the Geography Nancy Dow, the ing resource and researcharchive. Department (1973-79). face behind the Born and raised in Portland, Maine, He served in this capacity again from camera in the Dow earned a bachelor’s degree in 1991-94, and as chair of the Geology Geographers on Art from Smith College. She was a Department from 1995-98. From 1984-85 Film series, died resident of Bristol, New Hampshire for he was Assistant Dean - Division II of the September 16, thirty-three years. newly created Faculty of Arts and Science. 2005, at age seven- He also sat on the Board of Governors ty-five. Since 1982, David Frost (1989-92), and was President of Concordia she worked with her David Frost, a Concordia University University Faculty Association at the time husband Maynard geography professor, died May 25, 2005. of his death. Dow. Weston Dow as Born in England in 1943, he graduated He had a keen sense of the discipline’s chief videographer, technician, and clerk from McGill with BSc and MSc degrees in relevance to current issues, and his early for the series, helping to produce a unique geography. In the 1960s McGill had interest in computer techniques was archival resource that contributes major research interests in the Caribbean, crucial in spearheading the Geography understanding to the intellectual history and he worked in Department’s develop- of geography. Filming interviews of climatology projects ment of Geographical distinguished geographers from around the on the islands and Information Systems world, usually in hotel rooms at AAG Guyana. He went to (GIS). Annual Meetings, she graced the occasions Birmingham Univer- Frost became an with hospitality, humor, and professional sity for his PhD to AAG member in dignity. For her meritorious service, she pursue his interests 1973 and was also a earned a special citation from the Task in microclimatology. long-time member of Force on Women in Geographic Education After working at the New England-

in 1996. In 2002, the Michigan State Queen Mary Col- PHOTO: CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY COURTESY . St Lawrence Valley University Library established the "Maynard lege-London, and Frost in 1994. Regional Division, Weston Dow and Nancy Freeman Dow the University of Regina, he joined having served over the years as its Geographers on Film Collection” to Sir George Williams University in 1972 as President and Canadian representative. ■ preserve the original films and videotapes, an assistant professor, and within six

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NOVEMBER 17-19. Florida Geographical Society. AUGUST 2-5. 28th Annual Applied Geography St. Petersburg, FL. www.cas.usf.edu/ 7-16. Asian Conference on Permafrost. geography/fsg. Conference. Washington, DC. Lanzhou, China. www.casnw.net/ www.appliedgeog.org/html/main.htm. permafrost/index.html. MARCH 3-5. AAG West Lakes Division Meeting. 7-11. AAG Annual Meeting. Chicago, 20-25. International Conference of Iowa City, IA. Contact Rex Honey at IL. www.aag.org. Historical Geographers. Hamburg, Germany. [email protected]. Contact [email protected]. 27-30. Lineae Terrarum International 4-5. Culture Lines: Emerging Research on Borders Conference. El Paso, TX, Ethno-Racial Boundaries: An Interdisciplinary SEPTEMBER Graduate Student Conference. Cambridge, Ciudad Juarez, and Las Cruces, NM. http://research.utep.edu/lineaeterrarum. 6-10. AAG Pacific Coast Division MA. www.wjh.harvard.edu/boundaries. Meeting. Eugene, OR. www.csus.edu/apcg/ 9-12. AAG Southwest Division Meeting. 29 March - 2 April. American Society index.html. Fayetteville, AR. www.swaag.net/. for Environmental History Meeting. St. Paul, MN. www.h-net.org/~environ/ 20-23. GIScience 2006. Münster, 13-19. Geography Awareness Week. ASEH/welcome-IET.htm. Germany. www.giscience.org/. 15-18. Meeting of Consultations of APRIL OCTOBER the Pan American Institute of Geography and History. Caracas, Venezuela. Contact 6-7. 37th South Dakota State 5-7. AAG Joint Meeting of the Great C.W. Minkel at [email protected]. Geography Convention, Brookings, SD. Plains-Rocky Mountain Division and the www3.sdstate.edu/Academics/College West Lakes Division. Lincoln, NE. 20-22. AAG Southeast Division ofArtsAndScience/Geography/Index.cfm. http://calmit.unl.edu/aag/. Meeting. West Palm Beach, FL. Contact Russ Ivy at [email protected]. 19-22. Western Social Science 20-21. AAG East Lakes Division Meeting. Toledo, OH. Contact Patrick 21-24. General Assembly of the Pan Association 48th Annual Meeting. American Institute of Geography and Phoenix, AZ. http://wssa.asu.edu. Lawrence at [email protected]. History. Caracas, Venezuela. Contact 20-23. Midwest Political Science C.W. Minkel at [email protected]. NOVEMBER Association Meeting. Chicago, IL. www.indiana.edu/~mpsa/. 1-4. Race, Ethnicity, and Place III DECEMBER Conference. San Marcos, TX. 4-6. Second Annual International MAY 19-21. AAG Southeast Division Meeting. Conference on Social Science Research. 14-16. Beijing Ten Years Later. University Morgantown, WV. www.geography.vt.edu/ Orlando/Altamonte, FL. www.centrepp.org/ Park, PA. www.womensstudies.psu.edu. socialscience.html. sedaag/. 30 May - June 3. Canadian Association 2006 of Geographers Annual Meeting. Thunder 2007 Bay, Ontario. http://www.cag-acg.ca 17-21. April. AAG Annual Meeting. JANUARY /en/cag_annual_meeting.html. San Francisco, CA. www.aag.org. 26-27. Sixth National Conference on JUNE Science, Policy and the Environment. 2008 Washington, DC. www.NCSEonline.org. 2-3. Gypsy Lore Society Annual Meeting. Tucson, AZ. Contact Matt T. Salo at 15-20. April. AAG Annual Meeting. FEBRUARY [email protected]. Boston, MA. www.aag.org. 16-20. American Association for 2009 the Advancement of Science Annual JULY Meeting. St. Louis, MO. www.aaas.org/ 3-7. IGU Regional Congress. Brisbane, 22-26. March. AAG Annual Meeting. meetings/Annual_Meeting/03_GI/Info.shtml. Australia. www.igu2006.org/. Las Vegas, NV. www.aag.org.

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Art in Chicago ne of the great art museums of the world, the Art Institute of Chicago, is located only a few blocks O from the headquarters hotel of the 2006 AAG Annual Meeting. The museum’s collection spans 5,000 years of artistic expression. Paintings, prints and drawings, sculptures, photographs, video, textiles, and architectural drawings and fragments are complemented by a year-round schedule of exhibitions. On special exhibit during the dates of the meeting is “The Art of Girodet,” a retrospective devoted to French painter Anne-Louis Girodet (1767–1824), a favored but rebellious pupil of David. The museum’s extraordinary permanent collection includes paintings by Peter Blume, Marc Chagall, Judy Chicago, René Magritte, Edward Hopper, Albrecht Dürer, Claude Monet, and many others. During the week, the institute opens at 10:30 am and closes at 4:30 pm, except for Thursday when the institute Peter Blume’s “The Rock,” one of the many powerful works of art on exhibit at the Chicago Art Institute. closes at 8:00 pm. On the weekend, the institute is open from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. No admission is charged on Tuesdays ■

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