[URBANTH-L]Urban Sustainability and GIS Positions

[Lisa Hoffman]

Dear colleagues,

We are seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in Urban
Sustainability in the Urban Studies Program at University of Washington
Tacoma.  The position is open in terms of geographic area and 
discipline. We encourage applications from those who approach urban 
sustainability from social, political and/or environmental justice 
perspectives.

We also have an open position in Geographic Information Systems.  The 
full ads for both positions are pasted below, or go to the following 
link: http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/urban_studies/=20
Please feel free to distribute widely.
Many thanks,
Lisa Hoffman


The Urban Studies Program at the University of Washington, Tacoma 
invites applications for a position in Urban Sustainability.  The 
successful applicant will assist in the creation of a proposed 
undergraduate program in Sustainable Urban Development and contribute to 
the existing Urban Studies degree. We seek a broadly trained urbanist 
with a PhD (advanced ABD considered) in one of the social sciences or a 
planning-related field whose teaching and research reflect an ability to 
approach urban sustainability from social, political, and/or 
environmental justice perspectives.

This is a full-time, tenure-track position to begin September 16, 2008.  
The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level.  Teaching 
responsibilities will include introductory and advanced courses in urban 
sustainability.  In addition the successful candidate will have the 
opportunity to develop courses which complement existing programmatic 
strengths.  

One of three University of Washington campuses, UW Tacoma is an urban 
campus offering undergraduate and graduate programs to a diverse student 
population.  University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, 
research and service.  Faculty and students at the University of 
Washington, Tacoma benefit from the many resources of the University of 
Washington, Seattle located just 30 miles to the north. 

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity 
employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and 
staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, 
individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.

Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2007 and continue until 
the position is filled.  To apply please send a letter of application, 
curriculum vitae, the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email 
addresses of three references, and evidence of excellence in teaching 
to:

Urban Studies Program
University of Washington, Tacoma
1900 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402-3100

Questions, requests for additional information, and electronic 
applications may be submitted to: uwturban at u.washington.edu



The Urban Studies Program at the University of Washington, Tacoma 
invites applications from individuals with expertise in Geographic 
Information Systems (GIS).  The successful applicant will have a PhD 
(advanced ABD considered) in an urban or planning-related field and have 
an urban-oriented research agenda.  Primary duties will include teaching 
introductory and advanced courses in geographic information systems with 
an opportunity to teach some courses in his/her area of expertise. This 
is a full-time, tenure-track position to begin September 16, 2008.  The 
appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level.

One of three University of Washington campuses, UW Tacoma is an urban 
campus offering undergraduate and graduate programs to a diverse student 
population.  University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, 
research and service.  Faculty and students at the University of 
Washington, Tacoma benefit from the many resources of the University of 
Washington, Seattle located just 30 miles to the north. 

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity 
employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and 
staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, 
individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2007 and continue until 
the position is filled.  To apply please send a letter of application, 
curriculum vitae, evidence of excellence in teaching and the names, 
addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references 
to:

Urban Studies Program
University of Washington, Tacoma
1900 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402-3100

Questions, requests for additional information, and electronic 
applications may be submitted to: uwturban at u.washington.edu

Lisa Hoffman
Assistant Professor
Urban Studies Program
Cultural Anthropology 
University of Washington, Tacoma
1900 Commerce Street
Tacoma, Washington 98402
hoffmanl at u.washington.edu
253-692-5895